Christopher Community, Inc. has announced the appointment of Joe Harris as its director of facilities and construction.

“Our organization is pleased to welcome Joe as director of facilities and construction. His 20-plus years of experience in facilities, property management, and commercial/resident construction will be a tremendous asset to Christopher Community and our portfolio of properties and new projects,” said Justin Rudgick, Christopher Community president and CEO.

The non-profit organization serves communities across New York including: Utica, Watertown, Cortland, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Oswego, Elmira, and Canandaigua, among others.

Harris, according to the organization’s announcement, has extensive knowledge and experience with day-to-day organizational leadership and management, as well as strategic direction and oversight on several capital projects throughout his career.

“I am super excited to be part of the Christopher Community team,” said Harris, “and I believe my versatility as a project leader and strong attention to detail will provide great value to Christopher Community.”

A resident of Brewerton, Harris is a graduate of Alfred State College, with an associate degree in applied science in mechanical engineering.

Established in 1971, Christopher Community currently manages over 3,200 units and more than 100 buildings in central New York as well as administers Onondaga County’s Rental Assistance Program which serves over 1,200 households.