BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) President and Chief Executive Officer Don Patrick has announced the hiring of Tina Alvarez of Bowling Green as Administrative Assistant for the Section 8 Housing Rental Assistance Program.

NECAC has administered the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program for more than 40 years. Alvarez will verify data, maintain records, analyze program performance, prepare reports and provide technical assistance. She is a 1985 graduate of Pontiac, Mich., Central High School and has 20 years of experience in social services.