GINGER HITZKE
SAFER Board of Directors
Ginger Hitzke is the President of Hitzke Development Corporation and a first-generation real estate developer with over 23 years of experience in affordable housing. Throughout her career, she has contributed to the development of more than 1,500 apartments and affordable homes, amounting to over $430 million in real estate projects across California.
Ginger began her career at Affirmed Housing Group, where she advanced from Administrative Assistant to Vice President of Development before founding Hitzke Development. She specializes in developing affordable rental housing, including permanent supportive housing, with a focus on infill and transit-oriented sites.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ginger is deeply engaged in community service and housing advocacy. She serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the San Diego Housing Federation, Leadership for Urban Renewal Network (LURN), Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos, San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, and Circulate San Diego. Her dedication stems from personal experience, having grown up in a lower-income, single-parent household, she understands the challenges of housing instability firsthand.
Ginger lives in Temecula, California, with her husband, a retired Navy veteran, their two sons, and their beloved pets. She is passionate about creating housing solutions that promote economic security and stability for all.

