Dr. Troy D. White, Executive Director

Dr. Troy D. White is the sixth executive director of the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA), the housing agency in Nashville and Davidson County, which employs approximately 350 staff members, has a budget of $167 million and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA). The Agency also owns and manages several mixed-income residential developments and oversees a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program, which has helped create and preserve approximately 9,000 affordable housing units in the city since its inception in 2016.

In addition, MDHA administers federally-funded community development and homeless assistance programs on behalf of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. To foster urban growth, the Agency oversees 11 redevelopment districts and guides neighborhood and commercial development in the urban core.

Prior to assuming the role of MDHA’s executive director, Dr. White served as the director of housing authorities and market segment leader at Aprio, a national CPA and advisory services firm. During his time at Aprio, he was instrumental in the national expansion of the company’s public and affordable housing group.

Dr. White also has more than 20 years of experience working at several housing authorities in cities such as Atlanta and Charlotte, where he held executive leadership positions and managed budgets in excess of $315 million. He brings expertise in affordable housing development, finance, human services, economic development, compliance, community engagement, risk management, community development and facilities management.

Dr. White earned his Doctor of Public Administration with distinction from Capella University, his Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Connecticut and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern Connecticut State University. His professional affiliations include: