Sean Beirne has been appointed the new deputy director of capital development for the Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp. (MHIC).
MHIC is a private, nonprofit financier in affordable housing and community development in New England.
Beirne brings a decade of experience in banking and finance, with a focus on investment and fund analysis and management to the role in which he will support the development of MHIC’s vision, strategies and tactics for raising capital, according to a company release.
“Sean’s collaborative approach and background in community development and investment analysis are perfectly aligned with the experience and skills needed to be successful in this role,” said MHIC President and CEO Moddie Turay. “Our leadership team looks forward to leveraging his expertise as MHIC seeks to expand our product offerings and deepen our investment impact across New England.”
In his role, Beirne will support investor relations for MHIC’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, New Market Tax Credit and Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund equity platforms and lending programs. He’ll also work closely with investment and asset management staff. He will report to MHIC’s chief capital development officer.
Previously assistant vice president of community development investments at Citizens Bank, Beirne also held senior analyst positions at Boston Financial Investment Management, working in the company’s fund management and equity production groups before joining MHIC.
“I am honored to join MHIC and work closely with the investment team to explore new and strategic ways to maximize MHIC’s impact across New England during this critical time for housing affordability,” said Beirne.
Beirne has a bachelor’s degree in business management with concentrations in finance and marketing from Gettysburg College.