Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity has announced a new executive director.

Spokeswoman Alicia Chapman says Rick Nelson will now serve as executive director for the CMHFH. Nelson plans to sustain and grow the organization’s impact. Nelson says he is so glad for the opportunity to lead a nonprofit organization within the greater St. Cloud community.

Habitat for Humanity works to make home ownership affordable for families through donors and volunteers. Nelson will lead the 28-year-old organization starting in 2018.