Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity Announces New 2023-2024 Board Members
Two leaders from across the region bring expertise and impact to Habitat’s mission
CHICAGO (September 10, 2024) – Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the election of two new board members in the last year: Meena Beyers and Aaron Erter.
As the support organization to seven regional Habitat affiliates, Chicagoland Habitat strategically recruits and harnesses the skills and strengths of board members who have subject matter expertise to further our core mission helping Habitat for Humanity affiliates to serve more families through home ownership and home repair.
“These leaders bring a wealth of expertise to our Board of Directors,” said Sarah Brachle Wagner, CEO of Chicagoland Habitat. “From energy to building materials, we are excited to grow the breadth and diversity of our board to advance Habitat’s impact.”
Meena Beyers is Vice President, Business and Community Development for Nicor Gas. In this role, she leads strategies to strengthen our customer and community engagement and drive customer sustainability and economic growth. She also oversees several business units including customer solutions, energy efficiency, community affairs, community and economic development, and corporate philanthropy.
Aaron Erter is the Chief Executive Officer of James Hardie. A highly experienced executive, he possesses deep expertise in global, multi-billion-dollar organizations in the consumer and industrial sectors. Specifically, he has built and managed high-performing teams, is proficient in P&L management, strategy development, product development, marketing, sales leadership and M&A. Aaron previously served on the Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity board of directors from 2016 to 2019.
About Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity was created in 1998 as a support organization for Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the Chicagoland area, with a goal of significantly increasing the number of families served in the Chicagoland region. Habitat is committed to creating opportunities for individuals and families to thrive; to revitalizing neighborhoods and building communities; and to helping transform generations through home ownership. We do this by making housing affordable to hardworking people without access to conventional financing and offer individuals a hand up, fueled by our belief in dignity, self-sufficiency, collaboration, and hope. To learn more, visit chicagolandhabitat.org.