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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 25 O C T O B E R 6 , 2 0 2 5 AWA R D 4 0 U N D E R 4 0 Helping middle-income families find homes Nate Howes, 34 Senior development officer, Avesta Housing Greatest achievement: My greatest achievement has been combining mul- tiple partners and funders into a 166-unit mixed -income campus in Westbrook. The project combines middle-income rental, affordable 55-plus rental and middle- income homeownership opportunities in three different buildings on a 3.27- acre parcel. I had to contend with three different ownership structures, capital stacks and operational structures, which was a massive challenge but seeing it come together has been gratifying. I'm most interested in continuing this work and providing homeownership opportuni- ties to middle-income households, since there is simply no supply of reasonably priced houses or condos for young indi- viduals or couples starting out. Passion project: My passion is that I love knowledge and learning in general. I'm always trying to learn something new, and I need to be exposed to new information or challenges to be content. Lightbulb moment: When I was first hired by MaineHousing and realized I liked both the mission and challenge of develop- ing affordable housing. I had never intended to be involved in real estate or housing production, but every- thing works out for a reason, and I really l i k e t h e path I've chosen. Favorite TV show: "The Office" Personal h e r o : M y d a d i s my personal hero. H e 's a l way s been my big- gest supporter and best friend. He's whom I go to for advice on everything from work to life. C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » get to know joe > Portland, ME | 207.773.7100 | dunhamgroup.com Entrepreneurial Roots. Real-World Insight. With a background in the retail and restaurant industry, Joe understands first-hand what it takes to run a business — making him a natural partner for entrepreneurs and small business owners navigating commercial real estate. Whether you're leasing your first storefront or expanding into your next space, Joe brings energy, insight, and a results-driven approach that gets deals done. At Kennebec Savings Bank, we take great pride in a workplace culture rooted in community, leadership, and service. These core values not only define who we are, but also make us a great place to work—and be a customer. Congratulations Nate Henry on being named one of the 40 Under 40 nominees! www.kennebecsavings.bank empowering people to thrive