Thomas Herr Email & Phone Number

Partner and Chief Development Officer for the Hmong Village Center AKA The International District Place located in SE Fresno where Hmong and other minorities are heavily concentrating. This project is projected to be completing in early 2017.

* Planned, developed, and implemented the HAP Housing, Economic and Community Development programs.* Supervised staff of 8.* Managed a budget of more than $1M.* Acquired, renovated and rented two duplexes on the east side St. Paul using City of St. Paul NSP funds.* Acquired, renovated and released the Mai Village building in Frog Town St. Paul, MN.* Served.

• Create and maintain project pipeline and new development projects.
• Maintain knowledge of local, state, federal and private financing sources including tax credit programs.
• Lead project manager for Lion Creek Park improvements.
• Serve as lead acquisition manager for EBALDC.
• Represent the organization before other agencies, financial institutions, and local government boards commissions, and community groups.
• Coordinate permits and entitlements for new development projects.

• Supervised day-to-day operation of housing and construction project.
• Oversaw seven apartment complexes total 400 units.
• Supervised two housing project managers and a property manager.
• Oversaw department budget.
• Reviewed and approved project budgets.
• Created and maintained project pipeline and new development projects.

• Prepared proposals and contracts for funding purposes by utilizing technical, research and networking resources.
• Served as primary conduit for identifying new business opportunities and issues that arise from the local markets.
• Negotiated all aspects of transactions and coordinated cross-functional activities with other housing staff in executing subcontracting agreements.
• Prepared HUD reports including CAPER, Annual Action Plan and Consolidated plans.
• Presented entitlement budgets and housing plans to Housing Citizen Commissions and City Council.
• Prepared NOFA for HOME and CDBG programs.

Everett, WA, US

• Negotiated and monitored HOME and CDBG program contracts.
• Served as lead staff for County capital projects.
• Prepared proposals and contracts for funding announcements and awards.
• Prepared NOFA for HOME and CDBG programs.
• Written staff reports, policies and procedures.
• Assured that standards and requirements were maintained for quality control.