Paul Bradley, president of ROC (resident-owned communities) USA LLC has been chosen the Carsey 2013 Social Innovator of the Year, which recognizes a New England business leader with a commitment to social innovation and business. ROC USA assists residents of manufactured home communities (MHCs) form co-ops to buy their own communities. The founding president of ROC, Bradley has helped over 100 co-operatives secure community ownership, in the process preserving some 2,600 homes. Michael Swack, faculty director of the Carsey Institute’s Center on Social Innovation and Finance, says, “Paul Bradley has helped grow a social business that has helped thousands of people lead more secure lives by giving them a secure place to live. Paul is an innovator, critical thinker and outstanding leader. He is setting an example for how to scale a social business to serve people across the USA.” He will be presented with his award at the New Hampshire Social Business and Microfinance Forum Monday, Sept. 30, at the University of New Hampshire, according to fosters.com. The Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire conducts policy research on vulnerable children, youth, and families, and on sustainable community development, MHProNews has learned.

(Photo credit: fosters.com.–Paul Bradley of ROC USA LLC)