Jennifer Erixon, President of Mercy Housing Colorado, was named one of Affordable Housing Finance Magazine’s 2009 Young Leaders. The magazine will profile Jennifer and the 11 other Young Leaders in their September 2009 issue.

Jennifer is responsible for leading Mercy Housing Colorado’s operations, including the oversight of affordable housing development, fundraising and resident services. This includes overseeing Mercy Housing Colorado’s $66.5 million portfolio, including 14 properties with about 785 homes. These affordable properties are home to more than 1,640 people, including families, seniors and people with special needs, from Durango to Fort Collins. Since Jennifer joined Mercy Housing Colorado in 2007, she has led the development of 250 additional homes, including more than 100 affordable for-sale homes.

Click here to see a complete list of Affordable Housing Finance’s 2009 Young Leaders.