Dana Boole, President & CEO, celebrated his 20-year employment anniversary at CAHEC in early July. Over the course of his twenty years at CAHEC, Dana has seen the organization evolve from being solely a tax credit syndicator to now functioning as a community investment company through the addition of new programs and services. Dana shares that his favorite aspect of working at CAHEC is "CAHEC’s entrepreneurial spirit, quality customer service, and steadfast character" and that the most rewarding part of his job is "when creative ideas result in new initiatives, business lines, and opportunities for our partners - all resulting in the furtherance of our vision."
As President & CEO of the company, Dana oversees numerous functions including overall strategy and operations, ensuring the growth of the company, and furthering CAHEC's mission and vision among others. He recounts always having a drive, passion, and competitive nature, which were strengthened through his previous experience as a commercial real estate broker in Boston. Dana has watched CAHEC expand over the years from a local non-profit to a multi-state organization made up of nearly 50 individuals. Dana expressed that the "growth, independence, and leadership of staff" has been one of the best changes he's witnessed and that "CAHEC is fortunate to have a well-seasoned and high-performing group of individuals and teams."
As this professional milestone was celebrated, Dana reflected back on his time with CAHEC and all the memories he has made. When asked what his favorite moments while working at CAHEC have been, he shared, "Some of my favorite moments while working at CAHEC are the individuals and accomplishments we recognize at our annual Partners Conference award dinner. This event is a time to scan the crowd, embrace the vibe, and think ‘we’ve made a difference.'"
