Marketplace: Thrive Alliance names director of housing

Thrive Alliance, a nonprofit group that serves senior citizens and adults with disabilities, has promoted Kevin Johnson to director of housing.

Previously, Johnson had managed the maintenance and construction programs for Housing Partnerships Inc., a division of Thrive Alliance. Johnson has a background in construction, logistics and management, and is certified in lead abatement and aging in place.

Thrive Alliance serves the residents of Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings counties with a focus on helping older adults and individuals with disabilities remain safe and independent in their own homes.