SPRINGFIELD — Home City Development, Inc. (HCDI) has announced Justin Rudgick as its new Executive Director, effective August 25, 2025. Rudgick brings 20 years of experience in community and economic development, including serving as President and CEO of Christopher Community in Syracuse, NY, overseeing more than 3,400 units, and as Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Oswego, NY, where he leveraged over $45 million in state funding to drive $125 million in total capital investments.
David Maynard, HCDI Board President, said, “On behalf of the Board, I am thrilled to welcome Justin Rudgick as our new Executive Director. His extensive experience and impressive track record in driving impactful projects make him an exceptional fit. Under Justin’s leadership, HCDI will continue to advance its mission of creating safe, affordable housing and strengthening neighborhoods across Western Massachusetts.”
Rudgick holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies: Public Policy, Administration and Law from Binghamton University. He commented, “I am thrilled to be joining the team at HCDI. The staff and board’s commitment to its essential mission, its accomplishments to date, and the opportunity for growth make this an incredible organization to lead.”
Home City Development, Inc. Names Justin Rudgick as New Executive Director
