Focusing on Affordability & Increasing Supply

Analyzing Housing Solutions, Incentivizing Development Activity, Bringing In Resources & Offering Services

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  Hassan Chaudhry

  He began his community development journey at the age of 13, raising funds for the first Cancer Hospital in Pakistan "Shaukat Khanam Hospital". Since then he has been involved in volunteering and serving missions of various non profits. His focus is on empowering neglected youth and adults in Asia, Europe and The United States of America. 

Since 2005, Hassan has served as an AmeriCorps Vista "Youth Advocate" with the Salt Lake City School District and since 2015 he has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Clark County District Court. He also on the board of Nevada Chapter for the Young Non Profit Professionals of Southern Nevada (YNPN) and currently holds a Board seat on Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth - NPHY Board as well as HUD - SNH Clark County Continuum of Care Board which is the official board acting on behalf of the HUD-Continuum of Care (CoC) Program designed to promote community wide commitment to the goal of "Ending Homelessness".

Apart from being involved in a non profit sector, Hassan has over 15 years of professional experience in real estate development and private equity sector, his expertise includes underwriting, asset management and development of real estate assets.
Specializing in funding acquisitions and development projects through conventional financing, HUD programs, Tax Exempt Bonds, LIHTC, GRANTs and by structuring Public Private Partnerships. He has bachelors in computer science and holds various certifications from Neighborworks America and a Real Estate License in the State of Nevada.

  Foresight Companies

  Founder & President

  Hassan Chaudhry

  Founder & President

  Foresight Companies

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  Michelle Merced

  CEO

  Neighborhood Housing Services Southern Nevada

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  Shani Coleman

  Director, Community & Economic Development

  Clark County

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  Daniel Gehman

  As Principal at Danielian Associates, Daniel champions the firm’s multifamily studio and focuses on higher density, multifamily, mixed-use developments and infill. His work history has found solutions for every development challenge, from programming and master planning to new residential product development. Daniel has a passion for people, teamwork, and collaboration – he leads by example and enjoys mentoring and coaching. Daniel encourages enhanced levels of creativity, delivers unrivaled client experience, and continuously identifies disruptive ways to more efficiently design and build housing. He has over 30 years of experience working in various leadership roles at top architecture firms. More recently, Daniel worked primarily as a leader in multifamily and hospitality design, though his background includes experience in all aspects of the architectural process. Daniel has successfully built teams, led studios, and continuously strives for design excellence. Daniel received his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Cornell University and is an adjunct professor for the USC Master of Real Estate Development program. He is a dynamic and sought-after industry speaker, contributing thought leader, a full member of ULI, and sits on the Multifamily Council at NAHB.

  Danielian Associates

  Principal

  Daniel Gehman

  Principal

  Danielian Associates

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  Heith Bibby

  With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Heith Bibby is the proud owner and founder of Mandeville Modular. Throughout his career, he has spent 20 years as a general contractor, honing his skills and expertise. What sets him apart is his impressive 14 years of specialized experience in modular construction. Mr. Bibby’s background in both business and engineering has laid a solid foundation for the success of Mandeville Modular. This unique combination of knowledge allows him to approach projects with a comprehensive understanding of both the technical and logistical aspects. Mr. Bibby takes immense pride in the various modular housing projects he has had the privilege of working on in the vibrant City of Los Angeles. These opportunities have allowed him to showcase his expertise and contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable housing solutions. At Mandeville Modular, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality and craftsmanship. With our extensive experience, we are confident in our ability to exceed your expectations and create spaces that are not only functional but also esthetically pleasing.

  Mandeville Modular

  President

  Heith Bibby

  President

  Mandeville Modular

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  Michele Herron

  Michele Herron is a director in CohnReznick’s Denver’s tax practice with over twelve years of experience in public accounting. As a member of the firm’s Affordable Housing Real Estate practice, she has worked with for-profit and not-for-profit developers, owners and operators of multi-family residential real estate projects that have been allocated low-income housing tax credits. As a tax director, Michele is responsible for planning, reviewing and oversight of tax engagements, as well as identifying and resolving tax issues. In addition to affordable housing, Michele is experienced in 45L credits, historic tax credits, and working with clients in the market rate multi-family industry as well as the commercial real estate space. Services provided to her clients include tax planning and compliance, consulting, and projections for partnerships, corporations and high net- worth individuals. She also provides guidance to affordable housing clients throughout the tax credit process.

  CohnReznick

  Tax Director, Affordable Housing & CRE

  Moderator

  Michele Herron

  Tax Director, Affordable Housing & CRE

  CohnReznick

Creating Extreme Value & Unleashing Investment Potential

Getting Deals Done, Developing Prime & Luxurious Assets And Positioning Properties for Long-Term Growth

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  Billy Cundiff

  Billy Cundiff is a Managing Director of Development for Greystar Development and Construction Services. Billy is responsible for the Arizona and Southern Nevada development business, including the sourcing, capitalization, permitting, construction, and execution of development projects. Before joining Greystar in 2019, Billy served as an Associate at Hines, a real estate development company located in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy is actively involved with the Urban Land Institute and currently sits on their Arizona Capital Markets Council. An active alumnus of the MRED program at Arizona State University, Billy serves as a mentor to students during their capstone projects. He also holds an Arizona Real Estate license.

  Greystar

  Managing Director, Development

  Billy Cundiff

  Managing Director, Development

  Greystar

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  Jonathan Fore

  Jonathan Fore serves as Managing Partner for Fore Property’s Western Region, Mr. Fore is responsible for development and acquisition, with an emphasis on Fore’s West Coast activities. Since joining Fore Property in 2000, he has overseen development of approximately 5,000 multi-family units across a development portfolio that spans a wide range of multi-family communities, including affordable and luxury market rate communities. Mr. Fore holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, and is a member of the National Multi Housing Council.

  Fore Property

  Managing Partner

  Jonathan Fore

  Managing Partner

  Fore Property

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  Jess Molasky

  Jess Molasky is Principal and Project Manager at Ovation Development, a company founded by his father, Alan, in 1984 and the region’s leading designer and developer of both market-rate and affordable multi-family housing projects in Southern Nevada. The company has designed and built 33 multi-family communities throughout the Las Vegas metropolitan area valued in excess of $1 billion and encompassing 8,340 units. Today, Ovation is easily considered one of the state’s largest and leading developers of affordable housing with 13 projects totaling more than 1,900 units – with more under development. After graduating from UCLA in 2016 where he studied geography, environmental science and urban planning, Jess worked for UCLA Capital Programs to build three new Leadership in Energy Environmental Design (LEED)-certified dorm facilities and two world-class LEED-certified athletic facilities to be used for upcoming Olympics in 2028. While working for the Capital Programs, Jess helped to roll out a pilot program which created transparency relative to power usage for students living in the dorms. By collecting sub-meter data and developing a dashboard, the energy consumption of each section and floor could be tracked.

  Ovation Development

  Principal

  Jess Molasky

  Principal

  Ovation Development

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  Jim Reilly

  Senior real estate acquisitions, development, and asset management executive with broad-based experience in hotel/resort, multi-family, commercial and residential development, luxury resort residential real estate development, acquisition sourcing, feasibility and project/deal structuring with specialization in the United States, Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Newest development includes the Four Seasons Private Residences Las Vegas, two luxury high-rise residential towers located in Henderson, Nevada. The Residences will feature 171 bespoke homes in the sky showcased in a sleek glass tower designed by visionary firm WATG, with acclaimed interiors by Wimberly. The tower’s impeccably finished residences will range from two-bedroom-plus-office to five-bedroom floorplans measuring between 2,279 and 8,350 square feet in size, prices from $3.5 million.

  Azure Resorts & Hotels

  President

  Jim Reilly

  President

  Azure Resorts & Hotels

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  Joseph Ahmadi

  As Principal of Lessard Design, Joseph Ahmadi brings his experience with various projects within diverse markets, including but not limited to multifamily, adaptive reuse, student housing, planning and new construction of retail and entertainment-driven mixed-use environments. Joseph is a licensed architect registered in numerous states and has more than 20 years of professional experience in the industry from project conception through completion. He has a unique perspective on design, having studied and lived overseas, in addition to almost ten years of experience with international clients.

  Lessard Design

  Principal

  Joseph Ahmadi

  Principal

  Lessard Design

• Moderator

  Randi Reed

  Principal

  RMA Capital Advisors