Media Center
For Members of the Press
MidPen Housing President & CEO Matthew O. Franklin is available for interviews on the work of MidPen, current trends in affordable housing and related topics. We can also refer journalists to residents of MidPen communities.
High-resolution photographs and renderings of MidPen properties and executives are available upon request.
Media Contact
To schedule interviews or obtain high resolution photos, please contact:
Lyn Hikida
Vice President, Corporate Communications and Public Relations
Press Releases and Company Messages
February 26, 2025
MidPen Housing
“My hope is that this project can serve as a testament that affordable housing should go everywhere in our community,” said Menlo Park Mayor Drew Combs, who lives a few blocks from Oak Gardens.
November 8, 2024
MidPen Housing
“As we welcome families home to Foon Lok East, we applaud all of our partners for their steadfast commitment to making Brooklyn Basin a place for everyone,” said Matthew O. Franklin, President and CEO of MidPen Housing.
October 9, 2024
MidPen Housing
The new community provides 72 affordable rental homes for families, including 44 apartments with a preference for people who have experienced homelessness or have other supportive housing needs.
September 5, 2024
MidPen Housing
She is deeply experienced in creating and sustaining signature programs, developing talented employees, and building strategic partnerships.
August 19, 2024
MidPen Housing
She joins MidPen with more than 20 years of comprehensive business and functional HR experience, including a strong track record of building extraordinary cultures.
July 26, 2024
MidPen Housing
High-density, transit-oriented apartments in Silicon Valley named in honor of Ira D. Hall, co-founder and first President and CEO of MidPen Housing