Richard E. Wankel, Esq

JV Girls Basketball Coach at Rocky Point Union Free School District
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Darren Stevenson

Consumate professional. Trustworthy. Hard working. Dependable. Knowledgeable. Will get the job done. Thanks Rich!

Henry Kowalczyk

Mr. Wankel represented us in the purchase of our company, Long Island Canopy. He saw to it that every detail from start to finish was handled properly and expeditiously. We would highly receommend Mr. Wankel should anyone ever find themselves in need of a top shelf attorney.

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Credentials

  • NAHRO Certification Fair Housing
    National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
    Jul, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • NAHRO Certification HQS
    National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
    Jul, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Financial Management Training Program: Real Estate Deal Structure & Property Operations
    National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
    Oct, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Financial Management Training Program: Real Estate Deal Structure & Property Operations
    NAHRO
    Oct, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • National Federation of High Schools
    National Federation of State High School Associations
    Oct, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Financial Management Training Program: Cyber IT and Security
    National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
    Jul, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Financial Management Training Program: Leadership Development
    NAHRO
    Apr, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Financial Management Training Program: Leadership Development
    National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
    Apr, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Financial Management Training Program: Increasing Non-Federal Revenue
    National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Management Executive
    National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
    Jun, 2012
    - Oct, 2024
  • Licensed Attorney-New York
    New York State Bar Association
    Sep, 2003
    - Oct, 2024
  • First Aid and CPR/AED for NYS Coaches
    Nassau BOCES
    Nov, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Notary Public
    NYS Department of State
    Mar, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Gold Licensed Coach-
    USA Basketball
    Aug, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Verified Volunteer
    Sterling Volunteers
    Aug, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Licensed Real Estate Broker
    NYS Department of State
    May, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • NYS Temp Coaching License-Basketball 7-12
    New York State Education Department
    Nov, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Financial management-Industry Knowledge/Updates
    National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)

Experience

  • Rocky Point Union Free School District
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • JV Girls Basketball Coach
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      Coaching JV girls basketball. Go Eagles! 22-23 Suff. Board of Womens Basketball Officials Sportsmanship Award Recipients, truly an honor for our team. Coaching JV girls basketball. Go Eagles! 22-23 Suff. Board of Womens Basketball Officials Sportsmanship Award Recipients, truly an honor for our team.

  • LAW Office of Richard E Wankel PC
    • Attorney-Solo Practitioner & President
      • 2003 - Present

      Part-time sole practitioner, provides a very personalized and readily accessible brand of legal advocacy. Focus areas of practice include, corporate/small business formation and operational business matters, Public Housing Authorities subsidized housing representation, affordable housing, operations and Board legal advice. Board conduct and ethics, Public Information, Negotiation, client Education, expert witness, recruiting, consulting, Continuing Legal Education courses maintained, Regulatory Filings, Dispute Resolution, Analytical Skills, board oversight and governance. • Commercial/ residential real estate transactions, corporate/LLC/Non-Profit formations. • Policies, employee relations, and contract negotiations. • General law practice (contracts, deeds, and others). • Represent housing industry organizations and professionals. • Faculty member for the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials. • Present courses covering Housing Quality Standards, Fair Housing and Ethics for Commissioners in Subsidized Housing Programs (remotely and nationally). • General Counsel and Consultant - Two Housing Authorities. • Student mentoring - Learning for Life program (local school districts). • Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee member. (NAHRO & Smithtown Schools)

  • Community Development Corporation of Long Island
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Consultant
      • Feb 2021 - Present

      Providing special project and compliance assistance to the Executive Management Team at CDCLI. .CDCLI’s mission is to invest in the housing and economic aspirations of individuals and families by providing solutions that foster and maintain vibrant, equitable, and sustainable communities. Providing special project and compliance assistance to the Executive Management Team at CDCLI. .CDCLI’s mission is to invest in the housing and economic aspirations of individuals and families by providing solutions that foster and maintain vibrant, equitable, and sustainable communities.

  • National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Faculty
      • Jan 2013 - Present

      Serve as a Faculty/Trainer for various courses, course have included Fair Housing, Housing Quality Standards, Ethics for Commissioners and participation in planning and committee work toward achieving improved delivery or content in person and via remote options for training. Will be training New Executive Director course in early 2023. Serve as a Faculty/Trainer for various courses, course have included Fair Housing, Housing Quality Standards, Ethics for Commissioners and participation in planning and committee work toward achieving improved delivery or content in person and via remote options for training. Will be training New Executive Director course in early 2023.

  • Freelance
    • Egypt
    • Human Resources
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Hearing Officer
      • Sep 1993 - Present

      Serve as administrative hearing officer for the Islip Housing Authority and other agencies concerning Section 8, Public Housing & Affordable housing continued participation and lease violation matters for other housing agencies. Serve as administrative hearing officer for the Islip Housing Authority and other agencies concerning Section 8, Public Housing & Affordable housing continued participation and lease violation matters for other housing agencies.

  • Yeshiva University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
      • Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

      Served as Asst. Coach for the Yeshiva Women's Basketball team starting with the 2020-21 season through 2/16/21. Returned October 2021. Back with the team and working to help to achieve positive outcomes. Initial stint included all aspects of coaching a division 3 team. Exceptional issues concerning requirements for play during covid-19 pandemic. Personal Coaching Objectives focus on conditioning through skills work, up-tempo transition style mindset to allow players to achieve their personal best

  • Town of Islip Affordable Housing Corp
    • Chairman and President
      • Jul 2016 - Nov 2020

      Rental Assistance Demonstration owner for conversion of public housing units. Serve in Board role to provide actions and initiatives to further the long term viability of the property, the buildings and the needs of the families residing in the units. • Contract for and operate residential properties to maintain 40 years of the future viability of infrastructure and sustainable low-income housing for disabled and elderly families. • Developed authorized operational structure to maximize surpluses for reinvestment in properties and communities.

  • TOWN OF ISLIP HOUSING AUTHORITY
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director and Secretary to the Board
      • Jul 2006 - Nov 2020

      • Direct report to the Board of Commissioners on the Subsidized Rental Housing Authority operations. ◦ management, financial, human resources, staff/housing development, maintenance, and programs administration. • Formulate/draft and implement new/revised policies and prepare closing documents. • A net return of $600K in year one of the HUD Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (2018). • Orchestrate Admissions/Ethics Policies, Board/employee disclosure statements, and regulatory electronic compliance submissions. • Guide/train staff, negotiate Collective Bargaining Agreements. • Responsible for asset conversion within the Rental Assistance Demonstration program, drafted the application and closing documents and completed the transaction as Director. • Enforce compliance with regulatory/procedural parameters of the ACC Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. • Enhanced investment income by40%, revenue by18%, and decreased expenses by 8%. • Improved cash flow despite drastic cuts to subsidies as Executive Director. • Expanded housing opportunities for low-income families by drafting and award of grants. • Partnered with agencies for first-time home ownerships, rental options, and PH to home ownership conversion of HUD Section 32 eligible units. • Received one of six grants in NY for Resident Opportunities Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Programs. • Informal Hearing Officer on the legal application of Federal Regulations and laws. • Emergency Management Coordinator during emergency weather conditions. • Active Leadership through community and intergovernmental partnerships.

  • TO Islip Housing Development Corp
    • Chairman & President
      • Feb 2006 - Nov 2020

      Developers and creators of Affordable Housing. Single family rentals, home ownerhip and project developments. Core function leans toward housing for moderate to low income families expanded values toward achieving a comprehensive diversified housing experience for self sufficiency. • Acquire and develop residential properties to expand housing opportunities for low-income families. • Research zoning ordinances, construction regulations, and environmental restrictions. • Owner/developer and partner with LIHP on new construction and rehab of units for affordable housing ownership. • Conversion of a blighted single-family home into a three-family affordable rental dwelling meeting community housing demographics. • NAHRO award recipient for innovation in affordable housing.

  • Long Island Association of Housing and Renewal Officials, Inc.
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • Chairman & President
      • Jun 2013 - Dec 2018

      • Created a business association advocating for adequate and affordable housing and community developments in Long Island. • Supported programs for low- and moderately-income families. • Enhanced the professional development of LIAHRO’s members. • Created a business association advocating for adequate and affordable housing and community developments in Long Island. • Supported programs for low- and moderately-income families. • Enhanced the professional development of LIAHRO’s members.

  • Huntington Housing Authority
    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • Executive Director/Secretary
      • Jun 2002 - Jun 2006

      • Reversed the “troubled designation status” of the 600 units of subsidized housing and Housing Authority operation’s score of 44 of 100 points. • Raised score by 36.4% after the first year and an additional 35% by the end of the third year (81 of 100). • Performed ground-up review/restoration of acceptable and regulatory framework compliance. • Improved the balance sheet from a -$750K to $1.2M by the end of the fourth year. • Oversaw the 84-unit mixed-use affordable housing development from construction start-up to occupancy. • Managed budgets, financials, established/implemented operational policies/procedures, and quality control. • Trained/mentored and developed staff on ethical operations and regulatory compliance.

  • White Plains Housing Authority
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Deputy Director
      • Aug 2001 - Jun 2002

      During a short tenure prior to being recruited to lead the Huntington Housing Authority out of troubled status, achieved a complete conversion of software systems, staff training and implementation allowing accurate program calculations and proper audit trails. Increased monthly rent roll payable by program participants by $12,000 per month through use of software and quality control review of every file worked on by program staff (750) and monitored and enforced lease compliance by working with the HA legal counsel. Reviewed non compliant policy manual and implemented new Occupancy Policies for the PH program.

Education

  • Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
    JD, Law
  • Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
    visiting, law
  • Dowling College
    BBA, Management
  • Suffolk County Community College
    Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Business Administration and Management, General

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