Manager Apartment Management Services

• Jun 2023 - Present

Chief of Public Housing, Development and Modernization

• Mar 2021 - Apr 2023

Performs the duties below as Chief of Real Estate, Development and Modernization; managing a team of 6 in addition to:Oversees the operations of 2,660 low-income public housing units on 29 developments while also coordinating resident services programs and public safety activities. Raised performance level from standard performer to high performer in 2023. Completed necessary tasks to have Capital Fund Program be taken off of “zero threshold” with the HUD-Cleveland Field Office in March 2023 Currently negotiating the operating agreements and completing the necessary financial closing documents for a 45-unit project based voucher 9% LIHTC PSH development in Toledo, Ohio. Other projects include a 40-unit RAD (CHAP awarded) transfer of assistance/ 4% LIHTC project, a 75-unit HAP contract preservation 4% LIHTC project, a 75-unit HUD 202 project and a 50+ unit adaptive reuse projectParticipated on the Junction Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Steering Committee (awarded 2020) and Junction Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Steering Committee (applied January 2023) Managed the renovation of a 27,000 sq.ft. office building and consolidated four office buildings into one building bringing 77 employees into consolidated space (Dec 2022) Show less

Chief of Real Estate Development and Modernization

• Nov 2019 - Mar 2021

Develops and implements plans for improvements in Authority housing that is consistent with the LMH goals and objectives using the Capital Fund program as the primary tool.Serves as leader in designing, redeveloping, modernizing, and engineering newly constructed housing units with development costs exceeding one million dollars and plans and manages the Agency’s 10-year portfolio repositioning strategy.Identifies need to engage architects and engineers as needed to meet goals. Oversees negotiations of complex real estate acquisitions and dispositions. Structures and negotiates real estate development transactions including LITHC, RAD and other mixed finance programs. Show less

Deputy County Administrator

• Mar 2018 - Nov 2019

Assisted the County Administrator with supervision and direction of activities of the affairs of the divisions of County government under the control or jurisdiction of the Board of Commissioners. Supervised Department heads in the performance of their job duties.Oversaw management of the Department of Planning and Development, Facilities and Fleet Maintenance, Sanitary Engineer and Solid Waste. Managed the coordinated assigned projects through all the phases of project lifecycle, including collaboration with stakeholders in area of project time management, project cost procurement management, and project quality control. Projects included site selection for a new County Jail and Canine Care facility, a major hotel redevelopment with convention center expansion and a large-scale office consolidation.Assisted in determining and allocating resources and assisted in budget planning, human resources, procurement and developing Lucas County’s Capital Improvement PlanManaged all site acquisition and disposition of real property for Lucas County Commissioners or other County agencies on behalf of the Commissioners. Show less

Planning and Development Manager

• Nov 2015 - Mar 2018

Prepared for and facilitated confidential negotiations related to economic development projects related to business attraction, expansion & retention including all site acquisition and disposition of real property for Lucas County Commissioners or other County agencies on behalf of the Commissioners. Built and engaged in ongoing relationships with businesses, developers, governmental jurisdictions/agencies, commercial real estate professionals, and economic development organizations to ensure efficient and effective follow-up on issues and notification of new initiatives.Worked with businesses and political subdivisions to develop creative solutions for their needs, including evaluation of existing economic development resources and making recommendations regarding which programs needed to be modified, expanded, or terminated, as well as for new forms of business assistance that should be initiated. Represented County at various meetings and events related to economic development, as well as on related committees, commissions or boards; provided technical assistance and support regarding economic development initiatives; made presentations regarding the County’s economic development programs and projects. Managed the property tax abatement applications received by the Commissioners office and application and implementation of Lucas County’s CDBG and CHIP activities and assisted the workforce development team of the Department with related programs and projects.Assisted in the development of a Revolving Loan Fund that became Lucas County Builds while providing staff support for Lucas County Builds and the Lucas County Economic Development Corporation. Show less

Real Estate Manager

• Dec 2014 - Nov 2015

Worked within the Department of Economic and Business Development and coordinated all real estate broker sale relationships and managed commercial real estate disposition and other City of Toledo owned assets. Projects included the sale of land at TRIAD Business Park, Capital Commons Industrial Park, Museum Place Apartments, Erie Street Market and the former Southwyck and Northtowne regional malls. Assisted Department of Neighborhoods as needed with housing development projects including the St. Hedwig’s Senior Housing 9% LIHTC financial underwriting and year 16 LIHTC disposition strategies. Managed the Enterprise Development Loan (EDL) program including processing payments on existing loans and underwriting new loans. Closed three (3) loans in six (6) months. Show less

Manager of Real Estate Development

• May 2000 - Nov 2014

Responsible for managing the operations and administration of the agency’s portfolio of real estate development projects including, but not limited to: creating a system to identify projects and partners, analyzing project feasibility, structuring financing and completing all pre-development and post-development tasks; provides assistance to applicants and participants in various homeowner buyer programs; oversees the design of mixed-finance and bond financing in order to develop affordable housing. Negotiates development, regulatory and operating agreements on behalf of the LMHA Develops new construction and manages production, prototype and model housing for sale or lease, selects sites, processes zoning changes, and all related duties for housing production/construction, (i.e., identification of projects, coordination of team meetings, overseeing design and construction). Works directly with architects, engineers and other construction professionals as needed. Participates in progress inspections in order to approve draw requests Prepares funding applications and proposals to acquire the financial resources necessary to carry out strategic development decisions. Identifies potential projects, conducts feasibility analysis, determines project viability, and manages project from conception to occupancy; performs strategic facility analysis to determine highest and best use of real estate and to maximize income and value. Creates and implements redevelopment strategies, Negotiates the business terms of real estate acquisitions and oversees the documentation of these transactions. Develops RFPs and RFQs to solicit outside development servicesCoordinates all real estate related site disposition and acquisition activities for the LMHA. . Prepares public housing demolition/ disposition applications to HUD for approval. Experienced in compliance monitoring as it relates to Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, Section 3, HOME, NSP, Section 8 vouchers, and LIHTC. Show less