Rand of Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty joins the HVEDC board of directors

According to the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) Matt Rand, managing partner of Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, has joined the HVEDC board of directors. Born and raised in the Hudson Valley, Rand is also a partner in the Rand affiliate companies: Rand Commercial Services, Rand Mortgage, Hudson Abstract Services and The Hudson Group Insurance Agency. He is responsible for Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty's residential brokerage operations, comprised of 24 offices and more than 800 sales associates in the Greater Hudson Valley. An active member of the community, Rand received the Rockland Economic Development Corp.'s Forty Under Forty award in 2005. He is a former trustee of the American Red Cross in Greater N.Y. and served as the chair of the Rockland advisory board. He was the 2004 president of the Rockland County Board of Realtors (RCBOR), founded the community services committee of the RCBOR and is a director of the Greater Hudson Valley MLS. He currently sits on the board of directors of People to People and Leadership Rockland, and supports a variety of other charities and organizations. "Matt is an influential leader in the real estate industry and is widely respected for his expertise," said Mike Oates, HVEDC's president. "His management has played a pivotal role in Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty's expansion throughout the Hudson Valley, and his knowledge of the marketplace will be instrumental as we strive to attract new businesses to the region. Matt has long been an advocate for regional economic development and we are thrilled to have him on our board." "As someone who lives and works in the Hudson Valley, I am excited to be part of an organization that serves as an advocate for the region," said Rand. "I think the Hudson Valley is one of the greatest places in the world. In the interest of maintaining and improving the quality of life here, it's imperative to educate business leaders and corporate decision makers about the many benefits of living and working in the Hudson Valley."