Daniel Nackerman has advanced in a career that effectively touches the lives of seniors, low-income families, those who were homeless, and those who were often left behind.

Dan Nackerman has been in leadership positions in housing development and housing program management for over 30 years. He started in architecture, urban planning and project management for the Princeton Group in San Francisco for 8 years developing luxury apartments and renovating historic buildings utilizing tax credits. Mr. Nackerman then held senior positions at 6 progressive housing authorities over the past 26 years including Deputy Director, Executive Director or CEO positions in Richmond, CA; Contra Costa County, CA; Marin County, CA; and San Bernardino County, CA – as well as a senior management position at Oakland, CA.

At these agencies, Daniel gained extensive experience in affordable housing financing and development which includes at least 38 successful projects. He launched parallel programs in education, health, and employment. One consistent trait has been to launch new initiatives locally such as the “No Child Left Unsheltered” effort in San Bernardino County, California for homeless families and “The Phoenix Project” for young men involved in crime in Marin City, California.

Dan is a leader on several national Boards and has been recognized in the housing and social work “industries” many times. Mr. Nackerman holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and has completed specialized training in several areas of housing management, project management, social work and construction.

In mid-2016 Dan took the present positions at HAME as President and at the Housing Authority of the City of Salt Lake (HASLC) as Executive Director. Nackerman is leading that agency of 115 employees managing approximately 3,500 multi-family homes through programs or directly. The agency houses approximately 10,000 Salt Lake valley citizens, most of whom are seniors, children or persons with disabilities. HASLC is a particular leader in housing seniors, veterans and homeless when compared to the other 3,500 Housing Authorities in the U.S.

Jennifer Merrill is the Chief Financial Officer of CJM Development Group. She has over 23 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting and over 17 years of experience with multifamily real estate. Jennifer has been actively involved in strategic business planning for the group. Her main responsibilities are to oversee all aspects of corporate finance and to contribute in strategic business planning as an executive within the organization. She is heavily involved in structuring new construction deals and assisting with acquisitions and dispositions. As part of her responsibilities at CJM Development Group, Jennifer oversees the acquisitions and dispositions of the company’s portfolio of assets. At one point in her career she oversaw the acquisition and disposition of a portfolio of assets held by Goldman Sachs, generating healthy returns for the portfolio.

She began her career in real estate development with the Millwood Companies in 2001 after completing her undergraduate work in Business/Accounting at the University of Utah. While working with the Millwood Companies she went on to earn a Masters of Professional Accountancy from the University of Utah and later worked for Deloitte & Touche in Los Angeles, CA. Upon gaining valuable public accounting experience, she returned to the Millwood Companies to continue her career in real estate until her employment with CJM Development Group.

Mike has been in business and real estate since 1994. He has owned and operated development, property management, construction, capital and real estate brokerage companies for many years. He specializes in property location, entitlement, development and sales.

Mike graduated from BYU and resides in Utah County with his wife Aubrey and their children. He loves the outdoors, fishing and community service.

Krista Peters is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Redstone Residential, overseeing all conventional multifamily communities across the portfolio. With her CAPS designation from the National Apartment Association and 17 years of industry experience, Krista blends financial acumen with a people-first leadership style. She has a proven track record in driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and developing cost-effective strategies that enhance resident satisfaction and asset performance. A Utah native, Krista enjoys exploring Utah’s natural beauty, oftern rockhounding, alongside her husband, two sons, and their dogs.

Patrick Bodnar has over 21 years of real estate experience. He has been involved in the successful execution of more than 300 transactions and advised on numerous others totaling over $1.5 billion in sales. As a Senior Vice President on the CBRE Salt Lake Multifamily Team, Patrick has represented and advised on the largest multifamily transactions in the state for the past five years.

Leveraging CBRE’s preeminent Institutional Group and multifamily investment sales platform empowers Patrick in providing unmatched market coverage for his clients, connecting aggressive capital sources with investment opportunities in Utah. Regardless of the level of investment, Patrick offers his clients the same high-quality, institutional-grade services, aiding him in the successful execution of hundreds of real estate transactions.

Before joining CBRE in 2016, Patrick was a consistent producer and a principle member of Mountain West Commercial. Patrick earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Utah. He and his wife Jane have been married for 24 years and have five children.

Chris Osmundson serves as Director of LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit), bringing more than 15 years of experience in multifamily development across affordable and market-rate housing. In his role, he leads the strategy and execution of LIHTC projects, supporting the growth of Gardner’s multifamily platform. Prior to joining Gardner, Chris held leadership roles at Alatus, LLC, where he advanced to Chief Operating Officer and oversaw a diverse portfolio of mixed-use, market-rate, and affordable housing developments. His experience includes notable projects such as Berkman Apartments, The Nine, Chorus Apartments, and Ratio Apartments. He began his career at Dominium, contributing to the development and acquisition of approximately 3,500 units of LIHTC and Section 8 housing across multiple states. Most recently, he served as Director of Housing at Onward Investors, LLC. Chris holds a BBA in Real Estate Finance and Urban Land Economics and a BS in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is actively involved with the Urban Land Institute and contributes to industry panels focused on housing and development. Outside of work, Chris enjoys cycling, skiing, and spending time with his wife, Kylie, and their black lab mix, Lucy, while exploring new places and connecting with family and friends.

Karlie is the Manager of Design and Construction at Lowe Property Group. She is responsible for overseeing design and construction for LPG’s real estate developments. Prior to LPG, she founded Espie Creative, a design and construction consulting firm, and worked as a Project Designer at Studio Mai in Los Angeles.

Her experience includes 10 years of construction administration experience across the U.S., Mexico, and the U.K., with a design portfolio that includes multifamily, hospitality, commercial and custom home projects.

Karlie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, and studied the History of Architecture in Rome, Italy.

Pieter Berger serves as Principal and Design Director of MVE + Partners’ Irvine office, bringing over 15 years of architectural expertise to the firm. A creative and visionary architect, Pieter has led the design of many of MVE’s most acclaimed mixed-use, residential, and international projects. His approach blends contextual sensitivity, thoughtful materiality, and innovative design strategies to deliver timeless, client-focused solutions. His portfolio includes significant contributions to high-profile developments such as OCVIBE, The Residences at Pacific City, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Newport Beach, Rafferty in Downtown Santa Ana, Mandarin Oriental Residences Beverly Hills, and Post House Residences in Salt Lake City. A committed mentor, Pieter volunteers his time to support architecture students and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with Honors from the University of California, Berkeley. He lives in Southern California with his wife, son, and three daughters, and is an active supporter of the Hydrocephalus Association.