Stacy L. Spann is Head of Housing Access and Affordability Philanthropy for the Wells Fargo Foundation, one of the largest corporate foundations in the United States. As a member of Wells Fargo’s Philanthropy and Community Impact leadership team, Stacy leads strategies focused on strengthening historically marginalized communities and helping them build generational wealth.
With more than 25 years of experience in the public and private sector, Stacy’s housing experience is anchored in equity and creating more avenues to economic opportunity for low-wealth children, families, and seniors.
Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Stacy was president and CEO of Mid-City Financial, a real estate development company rooted in the development of multi-family and mixed-use housing. Managing an $800 million portfolio, Stacy led the company’s strategy and financial reporting while growing its real estate development, including Low Income Housing Tax Credit developments, new construction and real estate portfolio property sales.
Prior to Mid-City Financial, Stacy was executive director of the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, responsible for leading the development of more than 2,000 residential units and wrap-around services for agency customers and staff. He also pioneered a mixed income housing development and finance approach which garnered national recognition, including Urban Land Institute’s Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award.
Stacy currently serves on the boards of the D.C. Policy Center and the National Association of Redevelopment and Housing Organizations (NAHRO).
He has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Morehouse College and a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University.