Jim Haney Joins HOPE Board to Support the Important Work of Expanding Housing Options for People with Developmental Disabilities

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by Ian Nevarez

HOPE is honored to have such an accomplished community member joining our Board of Directors. Jim Haney has been a long-time supporter of HOPE and our mission to create stable, affordable homes for people with developmental disabilities. “I have known Jim for many years and he has always demonstrated a real empathy and generosity when it comes to supporting those in need,” says Executive Director Kristin Martin. “I’m absolutely thrilled to have him joining the team.”

Mr. Haney is a 33 year veteran of the banking industry. He began his banking career in 1985 at Bank of America and is now the Executive Vice President of Commercial and Specialty Banking at Opus Bank. He is an alumnus of the University of Utah and lives today in Manhattan Beach. Currently Mr. Haney also sits on the Board of the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges.

“I’m excited to support the work of HOPE because I know how important having a stable home is to everyone’s life,” says Mr. Haney. “I’m ready to help in any way I can.”

HOPE looks forward to his leadership and growing our impact in the community together.

If you are interested in supporting the creation of future HOPE homes, please consider purchasing an engraved brick through our Pave it Forward campaign here. Your donation will create a lasting memory of support for our cause.