Trisha Malone, CPA, a 25-year veteran of the affordable housing real estate industry, has joined WNC’s board of advisors.

“Trisha’s experience and knowledge in multifamily development and affordable housing will be invaluable as a member of WNC’s board of advisors while we continue to champion the imperative need to expand and preserve the stock of affordable housing in the United States,” said Will Cooper Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of WNC.

Malone is president and chief investment officer at Anton Development Company, a developer, builder, owner and operator of market rate and affordable housing. She provides strategy and vision to the company, and leads operations, including investments in ground-up apartment developments, capital formation, affordable housing, asset management and dispositions. Malone, who has been with Anton Development Company since 2000, co-chairs its executive committee. She began her career in public accounting, where she acquired experience in the tax and audit industries, focusing on real estate and non-profit clients.

Malone earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from California State University, Sacramento. She earned her California certified public accountant license and is  a member the Urban Land Institute Multifamily Silver Council.