I retired from Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing after 30 years but continue to be active in the affordable housing community. Both as a board member of several nonprofit organizations and as a volunteer adviser to others. Current nonprofit board service: Affordable Housing Trust of Columbus and Franklin County (former vice chair), YMCA of Central Ohio (former board chair), Columbus Housing Enterprise (board chair)

With Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) since its inception; first as Director of Development and then as President since 1993. OCCH is an independent non-profit affordable housing financial intermediary created with the assistance of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency in 1989. During my tenure as CEO, OCCH raised and invested more than $5 billion in private corporate equity for Low Income Housing and Historic Tax Credit properties involving more than 800 transactions and 50,000 units of affordable housing in Ohio and Kentucky. In addition, OCCH has an affiliated property management and supportive services organization, Community Properties of Ohio Management Services, a lending subsidiary, Ohio Capital Finance Corporation, a certified Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI), and philanthropic arm, Ohio Capital Impact Corporation.

Worked with for-profit and nonprofit developers on Low income Housing Tax Credit projects for investment by Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing. Arranged construction, permanent and subordinate grant financing as needed.

As a Class B Director elected by voting district banks, participated in policy discussions and decisions of the Board of Directors. Served on the Search Committee for a new president of the Cleveland Fed. Chaired the Operation Committee for two years.

A private consultant to state and local government on affordable housing programs. Clients included the Ohio Department of Mental Health (permanent supportive housing initiatives) and cities (housing rehabilitation programs).

Coordinated funding for and technical assistance to small cities and rural communities in Ohio on owner-occupied and rental housing rehabilitation programs.

Served as an front line administrator of owner-occupied and rental rehabilitation programs. Assisted Section 8 Voucher holders find apartments in suburban communities. Designed and implemented a demonstration project to house special needs populations with Section 8 rent subsidies.

Organized tenants around common problems. Counseled tenants on individual problems. Trained tenant and community organizers.

Organized neighborhood block clubs around local problems. Built coalition of neighborhood groups. Researched local insurance "redlining" problems