From the headquarters in Concord, New Hampshire of ROC (resident-owned communities) USA, LLC President Paul Bradley informs MHProNews.com Michael Bullard has joined the ROC team as Communications and Marketing Manager effective April 9, 2012. For nearly ten years Bullard has been Executive Editor of the Cecil Whig newspaper in Cecil County, Maryland where he successfully enlarged the paper’s online presence and developed multi-media news reporting. Says Bradley, “I am excited to have Mike on our team – he brings a journalist’s ear for a good story, a proven ability to communicate with a wide array of audiences and impressive new technology skills. “Mike’s going to help get the word out about the benefits of resident ownership as well as help our community leaders get and stay connected.” Bullard says, “I’m really excited by the work ROC USA is doing – the stability that resident ownership affords has the potential to open many other doors for homeowners. As a New England native, I’m also anxious to return home and start down a new career path.” Since 2008, ROC USA has assisted 35 communities in 12 states to become resident owned, preserving nearly 2,200 affordable homes.
