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Albert Hanscom is taking over the reins at Haverhill’s Emmaus, the agency that has provided emergency shelter and housing for 40 years.
Hanscom moves up from vice president of operations to interim chief executive officer and formally takes the top post July 1, according to a statement Wednesday from the nonprofit’s board of directors. He succeeds Jeanine Murphy who is retiring after 38 years.
“During our nationwide search for the next CEO, Albert Hanscom stood out as the most qualified candidate to lead Emmaus into its next chapter,” Murphy said, adding, “Our team at Emmaus is excited to welcome Al into this new role. I look forward to seeing the impact of his leadership.”
Hanscom has served Emmaus since 1992 when he became director of services to the homeless. He took over the role of chief program officer in 2023 and was promoted to vice president of operations in 2024.
“Over the last 30+ years, he has been a key member of the Emmaus team, spearheading operations and programming. His passion and dedication to the agency have been crucial to its success,” the board said in its statement.
Murphy, who becomes CEO Emeritus, joined the organization in 1988 and became CEO in 2001.