Mr. Leroy Moore

Leroy Moore is a seasoned real estate and development professional who has spearheaded some of the more complex and celebrated mixed income/mixed-use sustainable residential master planned developments across the U.S. resulting in the development of over 7,300 units of housing. His most recent projects include the redevelopment of severely distressed public housing communities in Tampa, Florida in his role as COO. Along with his real estate development responsibilities he oversees the Authority's long range capital planning, assisted housing programs, asset management, facilities maintenance, contracting, public safety, client programs and services, public relations and communications, as well as strategic business planning and corporate vision management. Prior to joining the Housing Authority of the City of Tampa Leroy operated his own business providing development, training and professional organizational management and analysis to owners and governments throughout the United States. Leroy has held Director level positions in a number of housing authorities including Memphis, Peoria, Oakland, and Atlanta; and from 1994-1996 was contracted through the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development to serve the Court appointed Receiver for the District of Columbia Housing Authority in Washington DC which at the time was the country’s most troubled public housing authority. Leroy currently serves as a Global Governing Trustee for Urban Land Institute and member of the Americas Executive Committee. He is a Daniel Rose Fellow, immediate past Chair of ULI Tampa-Bay and serve on many local and national boards including Florida Housing Coalition, Tampa Downtown Partnership, Habitat for Humanity, Southeast Affordable Housing Management Association SAHMA, and HuddleTouch Ministries, among others. He is recognized as an expert in real estate, redevelopment of distressed assets, and for creating healthy sustainable inclusive communities. And he is regularly called on to speak at local and national conferences, trainings and industry meetings. Leroy is an avid photographer and gardener. He and his wife, Remi and son Ayomide live north of Tampa, Florida; are both active in their Church and local ministries, and love to travel, having a special desire to travel more throughout the continent of Africa.