Community Builders names Batus vice president

Manhattatn, NY According to the Community Builders, Jesse Batus will serve as regional vice president. A 16-year veteran of the housing organization, Batus will direct all real estate development activities in a diverse region that spans the boroughs, the surrounding counties in New York and New Jersey, and the cities and towns of the New York State Capitol Region. Batus will serve as relationship executive for the region and lead a project management team in identifying and executing residential and mixed-use developments from conception to completion. The TCB New York/New Jersey portfolio includes more than 1,300 homes and total investments of over $656 million.

Since joining TCB in 2007, Batus has led neighborhood-scale revitalization initiatives and complementary real estate transactions in New York State’s Westchester County, Capital District, and New York City metro area. His notable projects include The Ridgeway development in Yonkers and Beach 21^st St. in Far Rockaway.

Batus holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University at Albany. A thought leader and real-world innovator, he has been a featured speaker at the Opportunity Finance Network 2022 Conference (OFN).

He oversaw nearly half a billion dollars of investment, creating new affordable housing, early childhood education centers, community amenities, infrastructure improvements, and commercial opportunities across the state. Under Batus’ leadership, TCB secured the single largest award in the inaugural New York State Regional Economic Development Council financing round. He has also developed projects in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

“For 16 years TCB has been my home, and being selected to lead our team after the organization has given me so much is a true honor,” said Batus. “I look forward to many more years of continuing to effectuate our mission by expanding the good work TCB does across New York and New Jersey.”

“Jesse has best-in-class residential and mixed-use, financing and development experience. I am thrilled that he will lead TCB’s future in New York and New Jersey,” said Patricia Belden, TCB executive vice president of development. “Jesse’s passion for neighborhoods and collaboration will ensure TCB remains a partner of choice for communities across the region.”