Kyle Burrows is the Manager of the East Region

Multifamily Development and Sales team for

Quantum Fiber, a segment within the Mass Markets

division of Lumen, a global technology company

based in Monroe, LA. serving customers in North

America and 60 countries around the world.

Since joining the organization in 2013, Kyle has

managed diverse operational and support teams

ranging from retail to product rollouts and fiber

network expansions.

Based on Kyle’s expertise and vision for connected communities, he has

transitioned to lead a team of account mangers providing fiber-based property

wide Instant WiFi solutions to multifamily properties in markets across the East &

Central region.

Kyle resides in Wisconsin with his wife Michele and their two daughters, Cali (11)

and Caydence (2). Kyle is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys introducing his family

and friends to the greater outdoors.

Matt Reilein is the President and CEO of National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF). NEF is one the nation’s leading nonprofit syndicators of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and a major lender and investor to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing. He leads a team of 170 industry experts who work to create and preserve affordable housing across the country. Previously, Matt was Managing Director of Community Development Banking at JPMorgan Chase.

Matt is Board Chair of the Chicago Community Loan Fund, and serves on the Boards of the Metropolitan Planning Council and the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Coldwell Banker Realty agent Damone Richardson welcomes buyers and sellers throughout the

Chicago metro area, confidently delivering superior service and optimal results. Damone’s

dedication to his clients is matched only by his extensive experience, diverse skill set and

unwavering work ethic.

Licensed in 2016, Damone is an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) and member of

the Coldwell Banker® International Diamond Society, an honor reserved for the top 10% of all

agents worldwide. Before entering real estate, Damone cofounded Alpha One Studio, the

exclusive agent for the Italian luxury furniture brand, Flexform. Damone’s past roles include

HR director; faculty member of the Cornell University School of Industrial Relations; speech

writer and researcher for the Machinists Union in Washington, D.C.; and pharmaceutical

sales rep for Pfizer. All these credentials equate to a seamless real estate experience defined

by interior design expertise, excellent customer service, strategic negotiation and in-depth

community knowledge.

Damone believes that your home should be one of the pillars of your well-being, so he strives

to find living spaces that enhance his buyers’ lifestyle while helping them build personal

wealth. He knows that every client is unique, so he gives buyers his undivided attention,

patiently guiding them to make wise investment decisions based on their specific needs,

wants and budget.

Sellers can expect the same individualized attention. Damone’s business relationships, well-

honed people skills and years of experience handling complex negotiations give his clients a

significant advantage in Chicago’s dynamic real estate market. His research background enables

him to conduct thorough property analyses to price the home competitively, attract potential

buyers and bring in top dollar.

As a native Chicagoan, Damone has lived in neighborhoods as diverse as Sauganash, Lincoln

Park and the West Loop, where he currently resides. Committed to community involvement,

Damone is president of the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO), operating board

member at the Chicago Maritime Arts Center, volunteer with Build Chicago and parishioner of

Soul City Church in the West Loop. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, swimming and

yoga.

Buying or selling a property is one of life’s most significant events, and having trustworthy

representation is crucial. Laser-focused on protecting your best interests, Damone

Richardson will stand by your side, advocate on your behalf and make sure you are 100%

satisfied with your real estate transaction.

As Vice President of Capital Markets, Greg brings

substantial real estate capital management

experience to his role, with a focus on raising

equity, debt placement and dispositions across

the Great Lakes, Midwest, South Central

and Southeast regions. Highly versatile, his

background includes overseeing a 25 million

square-foot commercial real estate investment

platform and working on large deals across

all asset classes, including office, industrial,

multifamily and retail. Both analytical and

relational, Greg finds it energizing to assess an

opportunity—with all of its situational complexities

and moving parts—and then distill a story that is

readily accessible to equity partners and lenders,

conveying the potential and motivating them

to capitalize the project and share its success.

Throughout his career, Greg has appreciated the

tangibility of real estate investing, and it inspires

him to know that what we build makes a direct

impact on the quality of people’s day-to-day lives.

Todd Linehan is a Senior Mortgage Banker and Senior Vice President with KeyBank Real Estate Capital Markets in Chicago, Illinois. He currently works in multifamily loan originations covering KeyBank’s institutional clients with a focus on the Midwest. He is responsible for permanent student housing, multifamily and manufactured housing loan production in this region, with an emphasis on agency lending (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA), as well as life company placement and CMBS.

Prior to joining KeyBank, Mr. Linehan was a Senior Producer for Freddie Mac. While at Freddie Mac he worked in multifamily loan production covering clients in the central region. Mr. Linehan also previously worked at LaSalle Bank, which later became Bank of America, as well as at Nomura Securities. He worked in the Real Estate Capital Markets Group at both of these institutions originating fixed and floating rate financing for

retail, office, hotel and multifamily properties.

Todd currently resides in Winnetka, IL with his wife Ali and three young boys. He is an active participant in the Evans Scholars Foundation, sitting on the Leadership Council Junior Board. In his free time he is an avid skier and avid albeit average golfer. Mr. Linehan holds a BS in Finance degree from Miami University in Oxford, OH.

Jim has over 10 years of experience in leadership roles within private real estate development firms and property management companies.

Jim is a highly regarded leader in the real estate industry in Chicago, and he brings significant experience to his role at CLA. His previous work with a rapidly growing developer has given him the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this position. With a background in both real estate development and property management, Jim is equipped to provide clients with the specialized industry expertise they need.

Jim is proficient in CLA's CAAS (Client Accounting and Advisory Services) practice, where he helps clients to outsource and enhance their accounting functions. Working alongside a team of skilled accountants, he plays a key role in optimizing and managing a wide range of accounting and finance functions for clients. Drawing on best practices from a diverse client base, Jim is able to provide clients with valuable insights and guidance to help them achieve their financial goals.

Through a specialized industry approach, CLA is among the nation’s leading professional services firm offering tax, assurance, consulting, digital, and wealth advisory.

Jim Letchinger founded JDL Development in 1993 and to date, has developed more than 1,200 residential units with another 1,500 currently preparing to be in construction.

He launched his development career with a conversion of a 1940’s Benjamin Marshall building at 210 E. Walton St. in Chicago where he transformed 21 apartments into five unique residential condominiums. Mr. Letchinger quickly became known as one of Chicago’s most creative and respected residential developers, specializing in urban development where his expertise in entitlement and infill design provides a significant competitive advantage. Mr. Letchinger is intimately involved in all aspects of JDL’s projects, from inception to completion. His hands-on approach has helped JDL survive a number of real estate cycles.

Mr. Letchinger is a graduate of the University of Michigan. A life long resident of the City of Chicago, Mr. Letchinger is married with two grown children.

Jeff brings over 25 years of experience in real estate development and owner representation to his project leadership role with PMA, where he manages the planning, design, and construction activities for a diverse range of commercial, residential, and institutional real estate and building projects and plays a key role in the delivery of the firm’s services to an expanding client base.

As the Chicago-based regional multi-family sector lead, Jeff collaborates with internal client groups and teams of design, construction, and engineering professionals throughout the development life cycle to deliver successful and value-add project outcomes for his clients.

Over the past decade, he has represented developers, investors, and other ownership groups in both private and public sectors, focusing almost exclusively on ground-up, mixed-use / multi-family residential development. His portfolio includes projects throughout Chicago and other areas of the country, ranging in size from three-to-four story wood frame to high-rise developments. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Technical Studies from Southern Illinois University and is an active member of ULI, the Chicago Real Estate Council, and is a LEED Green accredited professional.

John Lynch has led the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation since 2015, bringing experience in real estate, civil engineering, transportation planning, and economic development to Oak Park. As executive director, Lynch has worked with developers, retailers, brokers, and public stakeholders to attract and facilitate nearly a billion dollars of investment to bolster Oak Park’s economic and tax base. Prior to joining OPEDC, Lynch spent time as a Vice President with JLL and U.S. Equities Realty (now part of CBRE) in addition to other public and private sector roles. Lynch holds an MBA from Northwestern University, an M.S. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, and a B.S. in in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. He is married with two college-aged and two high-school aged children.

Joe Pecoraro is a project executive at Skender, one of the nation’s largest multifamily building contractors. He has 17 years of multi-unit residential construction experience, including numerous affordable housing and senior living projects. Joe is a recognized industry leader in Lean construction, working closely with developers to ensure the most efficient, value-optimized project delivery possible.

Thomas Roszak has been involved in architectural design and construction for over 32 years. His work includes a wide range of building types, including commercial and institutional projects, with a special concentration on urban residential architecture, for which he personally has overseen the design, development, and construction of more than 5,500 units with a market value in excess of $3 billion. Mr. Roszak opened his first architecture, development, and construction office in 1997. Soon after, he established Thomas Roszak Architecture, a firm dedicated to creative, innovative, and environmentally effective design. His keen insight coupled with a unique design process allows him and his team to challenge preconceptions, resulting in innovative and technically advanced design solutions. Mr. Roszak also founded and currently leads the construction management company SteelGrass, an eco-design-build firm focused on new technology and sustainability.

Architectural Digest named Mr. Roszak one of its “World’s Top 20 Architects” in 2005. He was featured in Philip Jodidio's ARCHITECTURE NOW!, no. 4, published by Taschen in 2006. In 2008, he received the American Institute of Architects’ prestigious National Honor Award. Recently, his Architecture was chosen by Modern Luxury Interiors to be the “Best Architecture Firm in 2017.” Thomas Roszak was elevated to a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 2020.

Jonathan McCulloch is co-chief executive officer of Belgravia Group, Ltd., a leading Chicago residential real estate development firm which he joined in 2004.  He oversees its residential developments, new company endeavors, debt sourcing and equity fundraising. He is also a principal at Lakewest, Inc., a Belgravia affiliate involved in non-residential real estate and private equity investments; a co-founder of Lakewest Venture Partners which has invested in over thirty early-stage companies since its formation in 2012; and a venture partner at Dundee Venture Capital.

In 2010 he joined the board of directors of Accel Entertainment and served on the board until November 2019 when the company completed a public listing onto the NYSE (ACEL). He also serves on boards of various companies in the Dundee Venture Capital portfolio.

Jonathan is a member of the US Soccer Federation’s Chicago Development Council where he supports the Federation’s efforts to increase access and resources to accelerate the development of youth soccer players and their coaches in the U.S. He also serves on the board of directors of Back 2 School Illinois, a nonprofit that operates the largest school supply program in Illinois providing over 20,000 low-income children with free school supplies annually

Jonathan grew up Washington, D.C., and received a B.S. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He lives in Roscoe Village with his wife and two children.

Matt Fiascone, president of The Habitat Company, has led a full range of real estate

development and investment activities for more than 30 years. Since joining The Habitat

Company in 2011, Matt has been instrumental in strategizing, executing and managing capital

events including development joint ventures, recapitalization of existing ventures and

acquisitions. Matt has also established new relationships for both debt and equity, as well as

strategic partnerships.

As president he leads the creation and integration of the vision and growth of Habitat. During

his tenure he has overseen the expansion of the company's footprint and assets under

management with a focus on continuously enhancing the company's culture for its team

members, partners and residents.

Previously, Matt served as senior vice president for Inland Real Estate Development

Corporation, where he originated and implemented real estate transactions involving assets

valued at over $1 billion and negotiated and managed equity joint ventures.

Matt serves as vice chairman of the Board of Directors of Inland Bank and Trust, a member of

the Advisory Board for PSP Investments’ Downsview Development in Toronto, Ontario and a

member of the Board of Directors of The Illinois Energy Conservation Authority NFP. He is also

a member of Lambda Alpha (a Land Economics Honorary Society), the Urban Land Institute and

the National Multifamily Housing Council. Matt has been a frequent speaker and panelist for

industry events. In addition, he is a licensed real estate broker in Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin and

Missouri.

Matt has a bachelor's degree in business and economics from Bradley University.

Shaylyn Cullen is the Founder and President of Cullen Construction Management. Over her 20-year career as a General Contractor and Owners Representative, Shaylyn has led projects ranging from apartments to office buildings, interior buildouts to airport renovations, LEED certified Outdoor Classrooms, Luxury High Rise residences as well as Cargo and Logistics facilities. These experiences have focused on all aspects of building from conceptual cost planning through final turnover. Her sharp focus on cost control provides clients a full service of design and change management which ensures that quality and costs are maintained. Shaylyn graduated from Marquette University with a B.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, and DePaul University with a Master’s in Business Administration. She spent 10 years at Lend

Lease, where she developed her preconstruction skills while also spending time in the field. Cullen CM is a City of Chicago certified Women’s Business Enterprise as well as a State of Illinois BEP Certified firm. Cullen works with clients of all types to fill any gaps in the development and construction process. They provide top level expertise to guide each stage of the project with respect to design, budget, constructability, schedule and quality. The Cullen team delivers creative and sensible solutions to any situation.

Colleen Darken is the Senior Director of Real Estate overseeing Greystar’s third-party property management assignments for The Midwest region. Having started her career as a leasing professional, her passion for finding people their perfect home, led her to working alongside many respected developers before finding her forever home with Greystar. Colleen executes the Company’s strategy of operational excellence by directing and supervising a team of Directors, Regional Property Managers and Marketing Professionals, while promoting innovation initiatives, and programs that drive growth and achieve client satisfaction and retention. Her oversight currently includes 10 states, 106 assets and over 29,000 units. Colleen’s boxer Finn helped lease-up three properties in Chicago and is currently enjoying retirement with his little sister, Lady the Great Dane, in the suburbs.

Mary grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois. Mary stayed in Chicago for college and attended DePaul University. Mary comes from a family background in Real Estate Development and Property Management, and she knew from a young age she wanted to be in Real Estate in some fashion. Before starting with 33 in 2010, Mary worked as a property manager/ insurance coordinator for a Real Estate Developer in Chicago. Mary's knowledge of property management is rooted in years of experience. She has literally “touched” every aspect of property management, from handling late-night maintenance calls to entering and paying bills and even offering invaluable advice on the handling of complex issues with an increasingly sophisticated group of clients. Mary is currently on her SIXTH promotion at 33. She currently oversees the operations and growth of the entire property management division. Mary lives and breathes the #OWNIT mission and loves every day she gets to be part of the 33 families. When not at work, Mary enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She lives a very active lifestyle and loves running, biking with her family, and water sports in the summer.

Mary Irish danced as a child. You can still catch her showing off her dancing skills if you catch her on the right day.

Renee Wersching is the Executive Vice President of Property Management for Magellan Development Group LLC and serves as Executive Vice President for Magellan Property Management, its affiliated property management company. Renee is responsible for the overall management of several thousand condominium and apartment units in Chicago, ensuring that financial and operational goals are met. Renee actively manages the property site managers and leasing teams as well as the day-to-day operations of the property management group and Magellan Property Management.

A licensed real estate managing broker and a board member of the Chicagoland Apartment Association, Wersching graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and she received her C.P.A. from the State of Illinois in 1986.

Roger Daniel is the founder and President of Daniel Management Group, Inc. He is also President of DMG Leasing (dmgleasing.com), the leasing division of Daniel Management Group, Inc. In these capacities, Roger is responsible for the day-to-day management and leasing of a portfolio consisting of over 2,000 units around the broader Midwest. In 2021, Roger co-founded DMG Capital (dmgcapital.com), a real estate investment firm focused on sourcing, underwriting and structuring multifamily real estate transactions. Prior to creating Daniel Management Group, Inc., Roger held various positions in multifamily leasing, property management, acquisitions, and brokerage. Roger’s work history includes roles at The Habitat Company, Village Green Companies, Northwestern Mutual Real Estate and others. Roger earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, from the University of Wisconsin. He is a

licensed Real Estate Managing Broker, a member of the Chicagoland Apartment Association, a member of EUBA, and a member of the Chicago Association of Realtors.

Javier joined the Xfinity Communities team in 2019 as Manager of Commercial Development. He led a successful Account Executive team through sales growth and acquisition strategy. Now, Javier brings his 19 years of experience and leadership in the telecom industry to lead and drive MDU growth and expansion in Comcast’s Greater Chicago Region.

Javier was a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve where he received meritorious promotions and graduated at the top of Military Occupational Specialty class. He attended Northeastern Illinois University and is a member of several organizations including HACIA, IHCC, ASIS, and the Metropolitan Leadership Institute.

Kathleen Day is a senior project manager based in the Chicago office. At every stage of development including acquisition, predevelopment, refinancing, and construction, Kathleen manages projects to successful completion on time, on budget, and in alignment with POAH’s commitment to equity and quality service to residents.

Originally from Chicago, Kathleen previously worked for the Chicago Rehab Network as well as for the City of Montreal Department of Housing.

Kathleen holds a Master of Urban Planning from McGill University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Wesleyan University. She has also studied in France and in Morocco.

Tania Kadakia is Director of Partnerships and Residential Investments for DL3 Realty Advisors. Under Tania’s leadership, DL3 has won one Invest South / West RFPs in the City of Chicago’s competition for Thrive Exchange, and one 9% application for Thrive Englewood. Tania is a seasoned LIHTC and apartment developer and finance expert. Tania has run deals with LIHTC (9% and bond/ 4%), historic tax credits, New Markets Tax Credits, Section 202 Seniors, TIF and many other sources, often on the same “layer cake” deal. Prior experience includes seven years as VP/ Relationship Manager with BMO Harris Bank. She has also worked in similar positions originating LIHTC equity at NEF and Enterprise. Tania has real estate development experience, having spearheaded the Wilson Yard project for Holsten Development, a highly complex project with two separate affordable housing pieces, a Target store and several thousand feet of smaller retail. Tania enjoys riding her bike, traveling, native gardening and speaking Spanish.

Kyle Shoemaker, Managing Director, formed Affordable Housing Investment Brokerage

after identifying a need for an investment brokerage company dedicated to the specific needs of the affordable housing industry. Since the company was founded in 2013, Kyle and his team have executed on over 70 sales totaling over $300M in market value. These deals were closed in 17 different states. Prior to founding the company, Kyle participated in the the brokerage of 97 transactions totaling over $700M in market value as a Senior Associate at a national investment real estate company. Kyle earned a BS in finance from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

Cat Vielma is a Director of Acquisitions at Red Stone Equity Partners. She originates, underwrites, and closes tax credit transactions in the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, and Midwest. Prior to Red Stone, she worked at two national syndicators, including the National Equity Fund, the country’s largest non-profit syndicator. She served at HUD, first within the Chicago Multifamily Office, overseeing the FHA tax-credit pilot program, and subsequently managing transactions within the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program at HUD HQ. In that role, she drafted policy and directed the underwriting of tax-credit RAD conversions, including the portfolios of San Francisco, El Paso, and Baltimore. She is a board member of the Illinois Housing Council, Women’s Affordable Housing Network, Mercy Community Capital, and Housing Opportunity Development Corp. She lives in Evanston, Illinois with her wife, daughter, and goldendoodle.

Hamid grew up in the construction industry by learning the trade in his family’s real estate development business and has pursued a technology-oriented education and professional life in the past 20 years. Prior to founding Zebel in 2019, Hamid led the preconstruction data analytics at Western National Group, a large multifamily development/construction/property management firm, based in Southern California. He now works with large multifamily developers and GC's, such as Irvine Company, Ryan Companies, and Legacy Partners, who share their historical construction cost data anonymously through Zebel, the "Switzerland of Construction Cost Data".

Hamid received a Master of Business Administration from Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania, earned a Master of Science in Construction Management and an Engineer degree in Construction Information Technology both from University of Southern California.

Jeff started his real estate career in 2007 in Chicago, where he currently lives and works 15 years later. Over the past decade Jeff focused on capital advisory, debt and equity placements, buy side

advisory/owner’s representation, and investment sales on behalf of sponsors. Jeff has participated in and successfully executed leasing transactions totaling over 3.75 MSF, $1.5B of property sales, and approximately $1B of debt and equity placements, across office, industrial, retail, and multifamily asset classes. In addition, Jeff is experienced in advising developers and arranging financing for ground up developments, medical office, data centers, and complex adaptive re-use/redevelopments of historical assets.

Prior to joining Crowdstreet, Jeff spent the first 13 years of his career at Cushman & Wakefield and has represented tenants and landlords in leasing transactions, sold assets for private and institutional owners, and provided portfolio and transaction management services for both small and large corporate entities. Jeff has advised clients on several high profile assets in Chicago, including the Old Post Office, The Wrigley Building, multifamily developments, corporate occupiers/users, as well as federal and local government and quasi-government entities, including the City of Chicago and Amtrak.

Mr. Cohen graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.A. in Communication Arts and a B.A. in Political Science. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), the University of Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association Chicago chapter, National Multifamily Housing Council and

Mortgage Bankers Association. He is an active member of the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation, serving in the past as the Associate Board’s Treasurer, and was the co-chair for EISENOPOLY for 5 years, raising over $500,000 for gastrointestinal cancer research and real estate education. He is an avid traveler and currently the proud dog dad to his sheepadoodle, Daisy.

David serves as founder and CEO of Wolf Development Strategies, a firm specializing in expert-level

advisory, marketing and sales executions for residential developments nationwide. Having worked on

both the consultant and principle side, he is a veteran in the multifamily and condominium development

space. David possesses high-level expertise in every facet of residential real estate and multifamily

development – from underwriting and entitlements, design and programming, to marketing and sales

executions.

Previously, David formed NRT LLC’s national Development Marketing division, which was known as ON

Collaborative in 2017. He acquired ON Collaborative from NRT in 2020, subsequently rebranding it as

Wolf Development Strategies. Before his roles with NRT LLC, David held dual roles at Related Midwest as

president of both Related Realty, the company’s full-service residential brokerage that he co-founded in

2012, and Related Midwest Sales, the exclusive development sales and marketing arm for all Related

Midwest developments.

Throughout his career, David has successfully executed on billions of dollars of asset acquisitions and

dispositions. His project success spans major metropolitan markets across the U.S., and includes

developments ranging from single assets to multi-phase, master-planned communities.