Elmer Moore, Jr.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director

Elmer Moore, Jr. was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) in April 2022. Since stepping into the role, he has brought high energy, strategic vision, and a transformative approach to addressing Wisconsin’s housing crisis and supporting a future where Wisconsinites have an affordable place to call home.

With a deep commitment to equity and access, Mr. Moore champions the belief that housing is a fundamental human need—one that is deeply connected to mental, physical, and financial well-being. His passion for this vision is driving WHEDA’s work to transform lives, neighborhoods, and communities across Wisconsin, advancing housing as a foundation for individual and collective prosperity.

Mr. Moore’s leadership has already produced historic results. WHEDA has invested in over 15,000 housing units under his tenure and is administering a record $525 million in state funding to expand affordable housing options. In 2024, the Authority achieved a 52-year record high for WHEDA first-time homebuyer mortgages to help over 2,600 individuals and families realize the dream of homeownership.

With more than 15 years of executive experience in entrepreneurship, workforce development, and job creation, Mr. Moore is widely recognized for his holistic approach to community and economic development. He is a sought-after speaker at state and national housing forums and serves in several leadership and advisory roles, including:

• President of the Board, WHEDA Foundation, Inc.
• Member, Community Investment Advisory Council, FHLBank Chicago
• Board Member, National Council of State Housing Agencies
• Board Member, Milwaukee Harbor District

Mr. Moore holds a bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He also shares his expertise as an adjunct instructor in entrepreneurship at Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

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