Adrian Lowery Named North Carolina Housing Association President

The Lumberton Housing Authority director will now lead the statewide organization of over 100 housing authorities.

Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in People

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Adrian Lowery has been appointed as the new president of the North Carolina Housing Authority Directors Association. He currently serves as the executive director for the Housing Authority of the City of Lumberton.

Why it matters

The association represents leaders from more than 100 housing authorities across the state, facilitating professional training and maintaining essential connections with the HUD Greensboro Field Office.

The North Carolina Housing Authority Directors Association represents executive directors from more than 100 housing authorities across the state. Under Lowery's leadership, the Lumberton office manages approximately 1,330 total housing units and choice vouchers.

The players

Adrian Lowery

He is the executive director of the Housing Authority of the City of Lumberton and the newly appointed president of the North Carolina Housing Authority Directors Association.

HUD Greensboro Field Office

This federal regional office maintains a working relationship with the state association to oversee housing policy implementation.

The details

Lowery will provide leadership for the association and serve as a representative for its members. The organization holds meetings twice each year to host professional training sessions and roundtable discussions for directors.

April 2017: Lowery joined the Lumberton Housing Authority as deputy director.
January 2018: Lowery was promoted to executive director of the authority.
2023: Lowery completed the Executive Director Education Program at Rutgers University.
October 10, 2026: This announcement was published.

Market Landscape

The appointment reflects an ongoing push for increased professional standards and formal training among the heads of state housing agencies. This leadership shift aims to consolidate influence among directors as they navigate complex relationships with the HUD Greensboro Field Office.

For residents in Lumberton, this leadership role reinforces the administrative stability of the local housing authority. The organization's focus on professional development directly influences the quality of management and oversight for the 1,330 units and vouchers serving the local community.

The takeaway

The move signals a focus on standardized leadership and collaboration across North Carolina housing entities. This emphasis on executive training better prepares local authorities to handle administrative requirements and federal housing policy changes.