Eastern Sierra Community Housing Announces Jon Stewart as New Executive Director
Mammoth Lakes California July 7, 2026
The Board of Directors of Eastern Sierra Community Housing (ESCH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Stewart as its new Executive Director effective July 20, 2026. Jon Stewart has over 25 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector with an emphasis on organizational growth and change. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons Healthcare in Roanoke Virginia. His professional background uniquely combines architecture, building construction, executive leadership, and community development.
Stewart will lead ESCH’s delivery of critical housing services throughout Mono, Inyo and Alpine Counties and will develop key strategies to address the housing crisis in the area. “Jon brings exactly the combination of leadership, organizational development, and collaborative problem- solving that ESCH needs as we enter our next chapter,” said Tom Hodges, President of the ESCH Board of Directors. “His experience building strong organizations, developing strategic partnerships, and creating systems that support long-term success made him the Board’s clear choice. We are excited to welcome him to the Eastern Sierra.”
“I’m honored to join ESCH at such an important time for both the organization and the region,” Stewart said. “Affordable housing is one of the foundational challenges affecting the long-term vitality of our communities. I look forward to improving the lives of the region’s residents and tackling the widespread and pervasive affordable housing problem,” said Stewart. Eastern Sierra Community Housing was founded in 2003, is a 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting community housing for a viable economy and a sustainable community. For more information about ESCH or interest in becoming involved please contact: dana@eschousing.org.