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For over 85 years, the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) has managed Alexandria’s public housing units and provided quality affordable housing, economic opportunities and a living environment free from discrimination for low and moderate income citizens of Alexandria, Virginia. Over the next five years our mission is to renovate and redevelop and our real estate portfolio to become the industry leader in the development and management of model mixed income communities, while simultaneously increasing ARHA residents’ self-sufficiency and quality of life.

Minority owned boutique consulting firm, focused on the development of management of public-private partnerships to promote economic development, affordable and market rate housing and support job creation efforts in urban and underserved communities. * The firm provides financial analysis for commercial and multifamily development projects* Directs the completion of applications for state and federal assistance for affordable housing projects* Provide strategic planning to support the establishment of a new affordable housing development organization in Chandler, Arizona.

The Department of Development Services (DDS) comprises five divisions that collectively provide services related to economic development, job growth, urban planning, housing, code enforcement & zoning, blight remediation, and cultural & special events. Accomplishments during my tenure as Director of Development include:* Responsible for the successful negotiation, receipt of- Council approval and closing of $100MM in multifamily development projects within the City of Hartford* Chair of LAUN[C]H Initiative, state of CT sponsored initiative designed to promote and direct innovation activities within Metro-Hartford Region.* Oversaw the construction completion of Dillon Stadium in Hartford, and assisted in the development of the stadium’s initial programming efforts, as was primary liaison between the City and Hartford Athletic Professional Soccer Team. * Negotiated tax fixing and PILOT payments with residential and commercial developers to facilitate job creation and business expansion.* Leveraged public funds to create a public-private partnership that resulted in establishing a $1.3M pool of grant funds to support business impacted by COVID-19.* Responsible for the development and management of public private partnership efforts and initiatives to support small business, economic and community development activities. *Led City efforts concerning Opportunity Zones, Broadband Investments, New Market Tax Credits, Section 108 and CDBG Funds in concert with other federal and state programs and initiatives to support economic development within the City.

Elm City Communities’ developments and scattered sites provide affordable community living and quality of life services for more than 1,900 families in the City of New Haven. Since 2000 the Agency has invested over $200M to support the development and preservation of affordable and working housing in New Haven and is one of thirty-seven designated Moving-To-Work (MTW) Public Housing Authorities nationally. Member of ECC-HANH Senior Leadership Team whose responsibilities include but are not limited to Strategic Planning and Partnerships, Parent and Resident Organizing, Communications, HUD Compliance, Quality Control and Performance Management. * Responsible for the establishment of 3rd Property Management Company, 360 Management Group, Co. which assumed property management responsibilities of former PHA owned properties and developments converted through the RAD program. * Directed the design and implementation of a new case management system that will track staff, resident and vendor activities. * Managed the preparation and submission of Annual Program and Compliance Reports for HUD. * Coordinated state and local policy and legislative activities on behalf of the Agency Established and directed Quality Control and Performance Monitoring activities on behalf of agency

National Community Renaissance, National CORE, is one of the nation’s largest affordable housing developers. Based on Southern California, National CORE operates in four states, California, Texas, Arkansas and Florida, have over $900M in assets and owns and manages over 10,000 units of housing. As Vice President of Development, I was responsible for coordinating the design, financing, and resident and community engagement and organizing activities for the $200M Waterman Gardens Redevelopment Project in San Bernardino, California. * Successfully closed over $80M in financing resulting in the construction and development of 125 new units of affordable housing * Secured $12M in public financing from the City of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Housing Authority to support redevelopment activities. * Directed communications and partner activities on behalf of National CORE with the City of San Bernardino, the San Bernardino School Unified School District, the County of San Bernardino, the San Bernardino Housing Authority and other stakeholders for development projects.

Recruited to lead Department through a series of organizational changes with the goal of increasing City investments in workforce and affordable housing and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its housing code enforcement program operations. Manages a team of forty-six staff, including oversight for all administration, budgeting, marketing, public, private and community official liaison, program development, communications and compliance management associated with City’s housing and community development activities.• Oversees investment pipeline for the City, which is comprised of approximately 1,000 new units and $500M in potential development activities.• Liaises, creates and maintains relationships with developers, investors, builders and contractors to facilitate continuous interest and support of development activities.• Manages investments in affordable and workforce housing developments; including negotiation of land disposition agreements, loan terms, and tax abatements. • Directed the design and implementation of a cloud-based housing code enforcement inspection and administration program. Spearheaded the transition of the inspection platform from paper to electronic media, and increased closed case rate by 40% within a twelve (12) month period. • Project Leader for City’s Tax Abatement Workgroup, charged with developing a set of standard tax abatement policies to facilitate the development of new multi-family and commercial projects in New Haven.• Initiated the City anti-blight and nuisance property efforts, resulting in a 20% decline in chronic vacant property over a twenty-four (24) period • Directs planning efforts for New Haven $1M HUD Challenge Grant Award, which seeks to develop a comprehensive Transit Oriented Development plan for City’s Medical District and downtown areas.• Leading the creation of the “BUY NEW HAVEN” marketing campaign, designed to promote homeownership and new investment in City Neighborhoods.

Responsible for overseeing the day to day operational tasks associated with the renovation and or development of a residential or mixed-use development project. Including but not limited to: performing financial and analysis and due diligence on prospective development projects; contracting with 3rd party vendors and consultants; reviewing architectural plans and surveys, and coordinating activities with government officials, regulators and lenders. • Managed the acquisition renovation of a 98-unit Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and TCAP residential project in Southeast Washington, DC.• Coordinated due diligence and master planning activities for $700MM multi-site, mixed use real estate development project in Northwest Washington, DC• Created financial models to establish land values and worked in conjunction with senior management to determine return assumptions.• Carried out land and subsidy agreement negotiations with the District of Columbia officials.• Coordinated the development of corporate documents for the Master Developer and its members.

Developed various housing policies, including sustainable development practices, for the District of Columbia. Directed the Mayor’s Home Again Initiative, a program to redevelop vacant and abandoned homes throughout Washington, DC. Supervised a staff of eight and mange a $14 million capital budget for property acquisition, demolition, targeted code enforcement and property maintenance.Supervised the administration of the District’s Home Again Program; oversight responsibility for a team of project managers, attorneys, clerical staff and 3rd party consultants charged with the acquisition of property through tax foreclosure, eminent domain and friendly sale for the purposes of creating affordable and workforce housing opportunities in targeted neighborhoods in the District of Columbia. • Negotiated the sale of district owned properties to for-profit and not-for-profit developers. • Acquired nuisance properties on behalf of the District government through eminent domain, tax foreclosure, friendly sale and agency re-assignment.• Managed the disposition and development of scattered site single family and multi-family development projects to facilitate production of affordable and workforce housing.• Created regulatory and program framework for 1st green scattered site redevelopment program within the District of Columbia. • Performed financial and regulatory analyses of district-owned properties to determine value, sale price and highest and best use.• Served as a technical advisor to other DC agencies regarding the acquisition and disposition of District owned property.• Established working relationships with key District officials, developers, advocacy groups and community stakeholders. • Assisted in the preparation of legislation and reports on behalf of the Mayor to City Council.

TRF Private Equity, a private equity firm, that invests in businesses with revenues between $5 and $50 million located in the Mid-Atlantic US. Industries covered include education, manufacturing for niche industrial sectors, consumer products, technology/electronic manufacturing, financial services, business services, and communications. Fund has a double line approach that seeks to promote job creation through its investment activities.PRINCIPAL, TRF Private Equity 2002 - 2004Promoted TRF brand and generated deal flow through the development of strategic alliances and partnerships with financial institutions, investment professionals, local institutions and public institutions. • Managed relationships with local investor group, comprised of Anne E. Casey Foundation, the Open Society Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Deutsche Bank and other local Baltimore based foundations and institutions• Responsible for the identification of three portfolio companies resulting in over $7MM in new investments.• Developed and analyzed financial models to evaluate performance, profitability and return on investment for potential portfolio companies.