Remembering William Fitzhugh Fox

Remembering William Fitzhugh Fox

We sadly report the passing of William “Bill” Fitzhugh Fox, the longest serving Board member in the National Center for Housing Management’s history. Bill was 87 years old at his passing. He is survived by six children and ten grandchildren. Bill joined the NCHM Board...
Remembering Carrie Tietjen

Remembering Carrie Tietjen

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of long-time NCHM instructor and colleague, Carrie Tietjen. Carrie was 51 years old at the time of her passing. She is survived by her daughter, Nicole, son, Alex, her grandson Theo (Nicole’s son), and her sister and...
NCHM’s 50th Anniversary

NCHM’s 50th Anniversary

Today, April 21, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Executive Order of the President that called for the creation of the National Center for Housing Management. It is an appropriate day to look back and look forward. Over these fifty years, NCHM...
Meet The “Founders” of COS

Meet The “Founders” of COS

If you hold a Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) designation you might wonder where it all began. Even if you have never wondered, it is still an interesting story. Back in the early days of federally assisted rental housing the rules were not nearly as complicated...
NCHM Launches Verified Employer Registry

NCHM Launches Verified Employer Registry

After nearly 50 years of existence, most housing professionals, particularly those in the affordable housing world, know the National Center for Housing Management as the leading organization for training and certification. While the Presidential Executive Order that...