SAN FRANCISCO (September 16, 2025) – BRIDGE Housing Board Chairman Kenneth Novack announced today that respected real estate investor Ziv Cohen has joined the Board of Directors at BRIDGE Housing, the leading nonprofit affordable housing developer and owner on the West Coast.
“We are excited to welcome Ziv to our Board of Directors. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in real estate investment, financing, and development that will help BRIDGE further innovate and grow its affordable housing portfolio,” Novack said. “I am thrilled to work alongside Ziv as we continue our mission to provide quality housing solutions to communities in need.”
Mr. Cohen currently serves as Chief Investment Officer at The Resmark Companies, a leading California-based real estate investment management firm, where he oversees all investments, underwriting and asset management activities. Under his leadership, Resmark entered the residential rental market in 2011 and has since amassed a portfolio of over 10,000 units through joint ventures and direct investments. Mr. Cohen’s disciplined approach and astute investment strategy have positioned Resmark as a prominent player in multifamily and build-to-rent housing. Earlier at Resmark, Mr. Cohen established the firm’s Northern California division, and he also led Resmark’s emergence as a key player in the area of direct investments in land portfolios.
His appointment took effect September 9.
“Ziv’s extensive expertise in real estate and community development make him an invaluable addition to the BRIDGE Board,” said Ken Lombard, President and CEO of BRIDGE Housing. “His vision aligns perfectly with BRIDGE’s goals, and we look forward to the insights and leadership he will bring as we work to create more affordable housing opportunities throughout the West Coast.”
As a BRIDGE Housing Board Member, Mr. Cohen will help guide the 42-year-old nonprofit organization, a leader in providing safe, stable and affordable housing in California, Oregon and Washington. BRIDGE has a $4 billion portfolio comprising more than 14,500 units in over 130 housing communities. Together these communities are home to more than 30,000 residents, who also receive support services. More than 10,000 additional units are in the development and acquisition pipelines.
“I am honored to join BRIDGE Housing’s Board of Directors, an organization that has been unwavering for decades in their commitment to addressing the affordable housing crisis,” Mr. Cohen said. “I look forward to collaborating with the team to advance BRIDGE’s mission and contribute to innovative solutions that address the pressing housing challenges our communities are facing.”
Prior to Resmark, Mr. Cohen was a member of Fieldstone Communities’ management team, where he was responsible for land acquisition and entitlements, product design, construction management, and sales and marketing operations for multiple projects.
Before arriving in the United States, he served as an operations manager for Peled Residential Construction, overseeing the day-to-day development of several master planned communities in Southern Israel, and prior to that as an officer in the Israel Defense Forces.
Mr. Cohen serves on the Board of Directors of BrightSky Residential, Resmark’s wholly owned residential real estate development company operating exclusively in the build-to-rent sector. He also chairs the National Association of Home Builders Multifamily Leadership Board. Mr. Cohen received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Tel Aviv University and a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University.
About BRIDGE Housing
BRIDGE Housing Corporation is a leading nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of high-quality affordable housing on the West Coast, with a mission to strengthen communities and improve lives. Founded in 1983, BRIDGE Housing has participated in the creation of more than 23,000 affordable homes in California, Oregon and Washington, with a total development cost of $6 billion. Its current $4 billion portfolio totals more than 14,500 apartments that are home to more than 30,000 residents, with more than 10,000 additional units in the development and acquisition pipelines. For more information, visit www.bridgehousing.com
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