Joaquin Altoro Appointed As Executive Director Of WHEDA By Wisconsin Governor Evers

Altoro has been officially appointed to WHEDA as executive director by Governor Evers.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 14, 2019

Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) confirmed that Joaquin Altoro was officially appointed as executive director of the Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D). HNNUSA was the first Hispanic media source to report on the lack of Latinos/as on Governor Evers' Cabinet nominations and continued to raise concerns in the Latino community about the lack of Hispanics on his administration staff as well. Latinos were instrumental in electing Governor Evers and ousting former Governor Scott Walker (R) from Office due to his anti-immigrant stance in the state.

"Access to affordable housing is another important part of how we think about economic development in a more holistic way and connect the dots to attract new businesses and encourage existing businesses to grow," said Gov. Evers. "I'm proud and excited to have Joaquin Altoro serve in this critical role ensuring that the state's commitment to housing remains strong and solid. With his background in commercial lending and community development, coupled with his track record of fostering effective, successful public-private partnerships, Mr. Altoro is a great fit to ensure the ongoing success of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority." Altoro's position as executive director begins on June 3, 2019, according to Gov. Evers.

Altoro is the Vice-president of the Commercial Banking at Town Bank, a Wintrust Community Bank and Vice-president of Walker's Point Association Board of Directors.

In April, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele appointed Altoro to the MATC Board.