Ted Fines

ALPENA — Ted Fines, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan, has been selected to receive the Leader of the Year award from the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan.

He was nominated by Sandy Pearson, real estate program manager for CEDAM.

“Two of our members were selected this year, and Ted is one,” Pearson said. “He will be recognized at the annual CEDAM event on Tuesday, May 14,” in Lansing.

She explained the criteria for the award, and why Fines was selected.

“This is a CEDAM member who has engaged in creative programming, been involved in an exciting new development, or has generally proved to be a leader in the field,” she said.