New Head for Housing Finance Agency

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(KNOX) – The North Dakota Industrial Commission has appointed Brandon Dettlaff as the executive director of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA).  Dettlaff will assume the role upon the June 13 retirement of current executive director, Dave Flohr.

Dettlaff began his career with the Housing Finance Agency in 2007, and has held several positions, moving into the role of home ownership director in May of 2020.

The home ownership division helps North Dakotans, primarily first-time buyers, become successful homeowners by offering home buyer education, down payment and closing cost assistance, and affordable mortgage loans.

“I am grateful to the members of the Industrial Commission for putting their trust in me to lead the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency,” said Dettlaff. “And, I would like to thank all my colleagues at the agency for their commitment to our mission of addressing affordable housing needs, working towards ensuring every North Dakotan has a safe and affordable place to call home.”

The Commission also expressed their gratitude to Dave Flohr for his 41 years of exceptional service to the Housing Finance Agency and the State of North Dakota.s.

The Industrial Commission of North Dakota, consisting of Governor Kelly Armstrong as chairman, Attorney General Drew Wrigley, and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring oversees the agency.