National Church Residences’ Promotes Two, Hires One to its Leadership Team
February 13, 2025
COLUMBUS, OH — National Church Residences, a nonprofit organization providing affordable housing for older adults, has announced three additions to its leadership team within the Affordable Housing Management and Housing Development departments. The organization has appointed Donna Walker as vice president of property management, and it has promoted Joe Largey to vice president of housing operations and Sarah Branch to vice president of housing development.
Walker has more than 25 years of multifamily management experience across a range of housing sectors. Her expertise spans class-A market-rate properties, mixed-use developments, HUD-subsidized housing, senior housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) communities.
In her new position, Walker is leading the implementation of affordable housing strategic initiatives, managing day-to-day operations and overseeing the property management leadership team, which includes regional vice presidents and their respective regional leaders.
Largey joined NCR nearly three years ago. His promotion comes after a successful tenure as interim vice president of property management. With nearly 30 years of experience in affordable housing, property management, and asset management, Largey’s new role includes overseeing key functions such as housing processes, housing compliance, maintenance, and housing data analytics.
“The addition of Donna Walker as vice president of property management and Joe Largey’s well-deserved promotion to vice president of housing operations means a great deal to our affordable housing management team at the corporate office,” said SVP of Affordable Housing Management Sonya Brown in a press release. “Donna’s experience in property management and her approach to asset performance along with Joe’s knowledge of housing operations and his proven leadership will further advance our mission and drive excellence in affordable housing.”
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Meanwhile, Branch’s experience in affordable housing development spans more than a decade and includes managing communities across six states.
“Sarah Branch’s promotion to vice president of housing development is a well-deserved recognition of her leadership and contributions to our organization, said SVP of Housing Development and Asset Management Matt Rule. “Her expertise and commitment will continue to propel our growth and success in creating quality, affordable housing for senior communities across the country. We are excited to see Sarah’s continued leadership in driving our development initiatives forward.”
Before joining National Church Residences, Branch worked in asset management and development, including redeveloping brownfield sites into vibrant, affordable communities in the metro Atlanta area.
Originating from a Christian commitment of service, National Church Residences provides an array of health care services and a variety of housing options to 65,000 older adults at more than 350 communities. The nonprofit organization is driven by a vision to scale for mission impact by advancing better living for 100,000 seniors by 2030, wherever they call home. The organization also offers a variety of additional senior living options, home- and community-based services, as well as permanent supportive housing for the formerly homeless and disabled.