FHLBank Atlanta Announces ED Dewayne Alford Board Reappointment
ATLANTA, Jan. 05, 2026 -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) is pleased to reappoint Rock Hill Housing Authority Executive Director Dewayne Alford to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Council). The Council consists of 15 representatives who serve three-year terms to advise FHLBank Atlanta on community lending and housing finance needs across its district.
RHHA Executive Director, Dewayne Alford's leadership includes the creation of a nonprofit organization focused on expanding affordable housing opportunities and advancing comprehensive economic development, which has resulted in substantial rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing within the community.
Dewayne brings more than 32 years of experience in the affordable housing and community development industry to FHL Bank Atlanta.
He currently serves as a board member of the Carolinas Council of Housing and Redevelopment and Codes Officials and is a former board member of the United Way of York County (SC).
Previously, Dewayne held several leadership roles with the Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials, including President and board member. His experience includes use of a broad range of funding sources, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME funds, Multifamily Tax-Exempt Bonds, Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing Operating funds, Capital Fund Program funds, and the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program.
Mr. Alford graduated cum laude from North Carolina A&T University with a bachelor's degree in accounting. He is a combat veteran of the United States Army.
Reggie O'Shields, president and CEO of FHLBank Atlanta, said, "We appreciate the insights and breadth of experience among the dedicated set of leaders as we fulfill an important part of our mission in advancing affordable housing and community development across the Southeast."
About FHLBank Atlanta
FHLBank Atlanta offers competitively priced financing, community development grants, and other banking services to help member financial institutions make affordable home mortgages and provide economic development credit to neighborhoods and communities. The Bank's members - its shareholders and customers - are commercial banks, credit unions, savings institutions, community development financial institutions, and insurance companies located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. FHLBank Atlanta is one of 11 district Banks in the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Since 1990, the FHLBanks have awarded
approximately $9.1 billion in Affordable Housing Program funds, assisting more than 1.2 million households.