AHIC 2025 Spring Meeting Agenda
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Tuesday, April 22
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Board Meeting
(Governors Only)5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Welcome Reception
7:00 pm
Networking Dinners
(Split checks, sign up in advance, first come - first served)7:00 pm
Leadership Dinner
(Board of Governors + Committee Chairs)Wednesday, April 23
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Buffet Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Welcome + Introductions
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Tale of Two Neighborhoods: Housing as a Catalyst for Community Transformation in Pittsburgh
Explore Pittsburgh's innovative approaches to neighborhood revitalization through the lens of two historic communities. Local leaders examine how Pittsburgh's Hill District and East Liberty neighborhoods demonstrate contrasting approaches to revitalization, highlighting successes, challenges and lessons learned.
Moderator: Jessica Smith Perry, Director of Development, Pennsylvania HFA
Speakers:
- Quianna Wasler, Chief Housing Officer, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
- Vince Bennett, President and CEO, McCormack Baron
- Marimba Milliones, President and CEO, Hill Community Development Corporation
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Break
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Bending the Cost Curve with Modular
Greystar, America's largest apartment owner, has launched a pioneering modular initiative from its own factory in nearby Knox, PA. Their first project, a 312-unit development in Coraopolis, PA, delivered 40% faster, with 90% less waste and 10% lower costs. Can modular address labor shortages, rising development costs and insurance costs? Hear from one of their executives leading the effort.
Speaker: Kevin Kuhlman, Senior Director, Portfolio Manager, Greystar
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Reducing Costs Through Finance Innovation
This session will explore the use of innovation to transform affordable housing finance and reduce inefficiencies. Find out how firms are streamlining financial underwriting, leveraging smart technology and expediting loan processing.
Moderator: Crystal Locke, Vice President, First Citizens Bank
Speakers:
- Andy Dalton, Chief Information, CREA
- Kanan Ajmera, COO, Builders Patch
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Lunch
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm
The Policy Landscape: Insights from Inside the Beltway
Leading housing policy experts explore shifts in housing and tax policy under the new Trump Administration and Congress and what they mean for affordable housing investors and providers. Our Capitol Hill insides will share the state of play in Congress, updates on key legislation, and what to expect for the rest of the year.
Moderator: Jennifer Schwartz, Director of Tax and Housing Advocacy, NCSHA
Speakers:
- David Gasson, Principal, MG Housing Strategies
- Sharon Wilson Geno, President, National Multifamily Housing Council
- Sarah Brundage, President & CEO, National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Break
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Discussion Roundtables
6:00 pm
Transportation to Dinner
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Spring Meeting Dinner
Thursday, April 24
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast + Committee Meetings
(Committees gather at 9:00 am)10:00 am - 11:00 am
Post-Closing Risk Management: LIHTC Workout Strategies and Best Practices
Explore investor strategies for navigating higher-risk transactions and resolving challenges in GP relationships after closing. Leading experts will share insights on early warning signs, key questions to ask, effective engagement with troubled GPs and best practices for workouts, with a focus on real-world examples and lessons learned.
Moderator: Jessica Ragosta Early, Partner, Holland & Knight
Speakers:
- Jeff Connelly, SVP, Asset Management, Enterprise Community Asset Management
- Jackie Moore, Director, Asset Risk Management, RBC
- Matt Boelter, Managing Director Asset Resolution and Special Servicing, NEF
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Investor Open Forum
12:00 pm
Meeting Adjourns
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Optional Volunteer Activity
(to be determined, depending on interest)