Mr. Knitzer Brings Financial and Management Expertise to Premier Affordable Housing Group
NEW YORK, NY, March 1, 2011 — Habitat for Humanity - New York City today announced the appointment of Peter Knitzer, the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank North America, as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Habitat-NYC, a leading affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, builds affordable homes for ownership in New York City’s five boroughs.

Josh Lockwood, Executive director of Habitat-NYC, said, “Habitat for Humanity – New York City is thrilled to welcome Peter Knitzer as Chairman of our Board of Directors. In his time with Habitat-NYC, Peter has personified values of volunteerism and social justice. We are fortunate to have him leading our organization at this critical time as we build more affordable, green co-ops and condos than ever before and seek to stabilize NYC’s hardest-hit neighborhoods.”

“I am deeply humbled and very grateful to have been asked to serve as Habitat-NYC's Board Chairman,” Mr. Knitzer said. ”At this particular moment for our city, Habitat-NYC's work is desperately needed, and as I hear the stories from the families we serve, the communities we support and low-income families for whom we advocate, I, like all of you feel moved and inspired to do more.”

Mr. Knitzer has been active with Habitat-NYC for more than a dozen...