GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Construct, South Berkshire County's nonprofit leader in affordable housing, has named Joey Lindstrom as its new Executive Director after a national search.

 

"I'm excited to join the team at Construct," said Lindstrom. "The staff and board have a strong track record of providing housing solutions for vulnerable populations and essential workers in our region. Housing affordability in small towns and rural areas is often overlooked, but Construct has approached this challenge with creativity and determination. My goal is to strengthen the organization's foundations and policies to expand its impact in the years ahead."

 

In October 2025, following Jane Ralph's decision to step down as Executive Director, Construct's Board of Directors retained Peter Gray Executive Search. After careful consideration of many qualified candidates, Lindstrom was selected as the organization's next leader.

 

"We are thrilled to welcome Joey Lindstrom as Executive Director," Betty Farbman, President of Construct's Board, said. "He brings a wealth of experience in housing justice and leadership, and we are confident he will guide Construct to its next chapter of growth and impact."

 

Lindstrom has held leadership roles in the housing justice movement for 25 years. Most recently, he served as Chief of Program Development for Housing at the Rhode Island Department of Housing. Prior to that, he was Director for Field Organizing at the National Low Income Housing Coalition. He has received the Public Citizen of the Year award from the Wisconsin chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and the Liesl Blockstein Community Leadership Award from Community Shares of Wisconsin. Lindstrom is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq.

 

Lindstrom officially joined Construct on Jan. 5. He and the staff and Board of Directors have been working closely to ensure a smooth transition.