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KRISTINA REESE EARNS HOUSING CREDIT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL DESIGNATION

 Kristina Reese, of Luminest Community Development in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, has earned the designation of Housing Credit Certified Professional TM (HCCP) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and NAHB Multifamily. Kristina is one of a select group of industry professionals nationwide who have attained the HCCP certification.

The HCCP is a professional certification program that sets competency standards for housing credit professionals involved in developing, investing in, allocating and managing housing credit properties. The designation provides a benchmark for industry professionalism, experience, and a commitment to quality.

HCCPs must have at least two years’ experience in the low-income housing tax credit industry, successfully complete 10 hours of low-income housing tax credit training, pass an examination and adhere to the HCCP’s code of ethics to qualify for certification.

Luminest is a local non-profit company based in Chambersburg. They manage and develop attractive, safe, high-quality affordable housing for seniors, working families, and people with disabilities. They are dedicated to building stronger neighborhoods, better homes, and brighter futures.

For additional information about the Housing Credit Certified Professional program, visit www.nahb.org.

For more about Luminest Community Development, visit www.luminest.org.

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On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

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