Tribal Housing Leader Joins Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas’ Affordable Housing Advisory Council to Advise on Housing Equity

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce the appointment of tribal housing veteran Isaac Perez to the FHLB Dallas Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council).

Mr. Perez has been appointed to the Advisory Council’s newly created tribal housing position.

“It is with great honor that I accept being appointed to FHLB Dallas’ Affordable Housing Advisory Council. I look forward to bringing more than 25 years of experience working with Native American communities and providing insight into much-needed assistance on tribal lands,” he said.

Mr. Perez has served as the executive director of San Felipe Pueblo Housing Authority (SFPHA) in San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico, for more than 22 years and has more than 30 years of experience working with Native American and public housing entities. He has overseen the development of more than 300 new units and the rehabilitation of more than 200 tribal homes built with federal, state and tribal funds.

“We are thrilled to expand the Advisory Council to include a dedicated voice for tribal housing, ensuring a deeper focus on the unique challenges faced by tribal communities,” said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment for FHLB Dallas. “With decades of experience in tribal housing, Mr. Perez is the perfect fit for this role.”

Mr. Perez’s three-year term began January 1.

The Advisory Council is comprised of 14 representatives from state, community and nonprofit organizations in FHLB Dallas’ five-state District. They are appointed by the FHLB Dallas Board of Directors (Board) and advise the Board on affordable housing and economic development issues.

About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $124.9 billion as of September 30, 2024, is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and other credit products to approximately 800 members and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit fhlb.com.