Kenneth Barbeau
MILWAUKEE - The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) Board of Commissioners has appointed Kenneth Barbeau as Interim Secretary-Executive Director.
The move goes into effect on Jan. 2, 2025. It follows the retirement announcement of HACM’s current Secretary-Executive Director, Willie Hines Jr., effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Barbeau was unanimously voted to take on the role for the city.
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Currently, he is the Chief Operating Officer of Program Services for HACM. He has been with the government agency since 1999. He was responsible for planning, designing and management of all public housing resident service programs in the city.
"As commissioners, we are steadfast in our commitment to providing safe, affordable housing and enhancing the quality of life for our residents across the City of Milwaukee," said Charlotte Hayslett, Chair of the HACM Board of Commissioners. "That includes ensuring a smooth transition of leadership as we search for a new Secretary-Executive Director."
The Secretary-Executive Director is responsible for HACM’s operations and reports to the Board of Commissioners.