CREA - Key Persons


Abby Murphy

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
  • Assistant Vice President

Adam Lavelle

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Senior Vice President, Originator

Adrienne Schmetzer

Job Titles:
  • Construction Analyst

Alec Lehr

Job Titles:
  • Underwriting Analyst

Alex Piechowicz

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Alexandra Zais

Job Titles:
  • Syndications Analyst, Due Diligence Coordinator

Alicia Turner

Job Titles:
  • Senior Fund Analyst

Alison Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Senior Vice President, Originator

Amanda Dennison

Job Titles:
  • Asset Manager - Compliance Specialist

Amy Frist

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - Development

Andrew Nelis

Job Titles:
  • Underwriting Analyst

Andrew Teal

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President, Asset Management - Stabilized

Andy Dalton - CIO, Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Managing Director

Andy Voress

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Director of Institutional Investments

Anthony Richardson

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director, NY Syndications

Arvetta Jideonwo

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Head of Social Impact, CREA, LLC & Executive Director, CREA Foundation, Inc.
  • in 2021 As the Company 's Chief
Arvetta Jideonwo joined CREA in 2021 as the company's chief philanthropic leader, overseeing CREA Foundation, Inc. administration and strategic investments through grant and scholarship initiatives, as well as internal philanthropy, volunteerism, and community engagement efforts. Her 20 years of executive-level experience within a variety of leadership roles and industries includes serving as Executive Director for Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation for eight years. Arvetta holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Health from Indiana State University, a Master's in Health Administration from Indiana University, and a Non-Profit Executive Leadership Certificate from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. She is actively involved in the community through board service for Visually Impaired Preschool Services, membership in the National Council of 100 Black Women Indianapolis and Jack and Jill of America - Circle City Chapter, as well as Chair for the Cathedral Mother's Club Teacher grants program for Cathedral High School.

Ashley Hagan

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Asset Management

Ashley Mangus

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant

Asia Williams - VP

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
  • Vice President

Baker Prewitt

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President

Baroni Parson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Infrastructure & Technology

Bart Mullin

Job Titles:
  • Senior Asset Manager - Development

Ben May

Job Titles:
  • Fund Analyst

Ben Riesmeyer

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President - Stabilized

Bianca Pyko

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President
  • Associate

Bill Budd - VP

Job Titles:
  • of Counsel
  • Vice President

Bill Tomashewski

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Director of Investor Relations

Bill Tomlinson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Syndications Analyst

Brad Bullock

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director, Originations

Brad Howarth

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director, Account Management

Brandon Bowling

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Senior Vice President, Construction Management

Brandon Conway

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Senior Vice President, Special Assets

Brenda Champy

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President, Acquisitions

Brian Everest

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President
  • Associate

Brian Lafata - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Brock Erb

Job Titles:
  • Senior Fund Analyst

Brodie Wiener

Job Titles:
  • Acquisitions Associate

Brooke Solis

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Director of Asset Management

Carrie Daniel

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President - Stabilized, Asset Management

Charles Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Co - President
  • Member of the CREA Team
Charles Anderson oversees the annual production of more than $1 Billion of LIHTC equity nationally with support f rom CREA's Acquisitions and Tax Review & Assurance departments. He is also responsible for guiding the Marketing team's event planning, public relations, and social media efforts as well as leading corporate innovation initiatives created by the Information Technology group. With more than two decades of experience in affordable housing, he's been directly involved in identifying, structuring, and closing more than $1 Billion of LIHTC equity in more than 150 transactions nationally. He is committed to client development, leading his team, and encouraging others to take on new and challenging roles. When he's not in the office, Charles loves gathering with family & friends, travel, food & wine, and running. He also volunteers on the board of the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association and is an avid supporter of JDRF and breast cancer research.

Charles Eichberg

Job Titles:
  • Acquisitions Associate

Chase Sims - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Chris Connolly

Job Titles:
  • Acquisitions Associate

Claire Williams

Job Titles:
  • Fellow

Clayton Cottom

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President, Senior Construction Analyst

Cole Barnett

Job Titles:
  • Acquisitions Associate

Connor Eisenbeis

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President - Development

Daniel Gerber

Job Titles:
  • Orr Fellow

Daniel Kirkpatrick - VP

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
  • Vice President

Danny Murray

Job Titles:
  • Senior Asset Manager - Stabilized

David Barnhouse

Job Titles:
  • Payroll Administrator & HR Associate

David Core

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President, Construction Analyst

Declan Coyne

Job Titles:
  • Senior Acquisitions Associate

Doug Loqa

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Application Developer

Ed Stone - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Chief Credit Officer
  • Managing Director

Eli Kahan - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Erik Surbrook

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Business Intelligence & Analysis

Erin Barrett

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Assistant

Erin Gentry

Job Titles:
  • Asset Manager - Stabilized

Farrah Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Fund Management

Foster Patterson

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Frank Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Fund Management

Gloria Marcano

Job Titles:
  • HR Coordinator & NY Office Manager

Grant Bowen

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant

Hannah Goldstein

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President, Fund Management

Harrison Gentry

Job Titles:
  • Senior Application Developer

Ian Cavanaugh

Job Titles:
  • Fund Analyst

Irma Padgett

Job Titles:
  • Senior Administrative Assistant

Jack Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Underwriting Analyst

Jackson Daugherty

Job Titles:
  • Financial Analyst, Development

Jacob Rowland

Job Titles:
  • Financial Analyst - Stabilized

Jamie Irwin

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director, Account Management

Jamion Nash

Job Titles:
  • Acquisitions Associate

Jared Gibson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Application Developer

Javier de la Rocha

Job Titles:
  • Underwriting Analyst

Jeff Nelson - VP

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
  • Vice President

Jeffrey Whiting - CEO, Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Member of the CREA Team
Jeff Whiting conceptualized CREA in 2001 and now oversees Executive Management. He has grown CREA f rom 1 to 130+ employees with a nationally-known reputation as one of the top syndication companies. His passion to help people gain stability and a sense of belonging fuels his dedication to affordable housing advocacy both locally and nationally. As he strives to ensure everyone has a voice, Jeff regularly travels to Washington, D.C. to advocate for low-income housing. As the leader of CREA, he empowers his team to make fresh, forward-thinking decisions at every turn. He is president emeritus of the Affordable House Tax Credit Coalition and the President of the Indiana Affordable Housing Council, a valuable resource for those invested in the affordable housing industry in the state of Indiana. Jeff is also an active member of the Indianapolis Archdiocese Finance Council.

Jen Marks

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Special Assets

Jeremy Bozarth

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President, Senior Underwriting Analyst

Jessica Birchler

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President - Development

Joe Crawley

Job Titles:
  • Financial Analyst - Development

Joe Gatti

Job Titles:
  • Syndication Analyst

Johnathan Holloway

Job Titles:
  • Desktop Support Technician

Jon Fergione

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
  • Assistant Vice President

Jon Rieman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Intelligence Developer

Jonathan Yu - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Josh Haycraft

Job Titles:
  • Systems Administrator

Josh Schaperow

Job Titles:
  • Senior Acquisitions Associate

Justin Glickman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Fund Analyst

Justin Rumer - VP

Job Titles:
  • Associate General Counsel
  • Vice President

Karl Wang

Job Titles:
  • Summer Associate

Katelynn Lingle

Job Titles:
  • Senior Accounting Analyst

Katy McShane

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
Katy McShane joined CREA in 2016 and is responsible for leading the design, implementation and administration of all corporate HR programs, practices and processes including benefits, talent acquisition, compensation, performance management and workforce planning. Prior to joining CREA full-time, she was the Director of Human Resources for City Financial Corporation for 13 years. Katy earned her Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in human resources management from Hawaii Pacific University. Additionally, she holds her Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) certification and Society of Human Resources Management -Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation.

Kayla McCoy - VP

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Vice President

Kelli Ozdemir

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director, Portfolio Management

Kevin Kuruzar

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Director of Fund Management

Kristen Masciana

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Fund Management

Krysten Schmidt - CMO

Job Titles:
  • Communications Manager
  • Vice President, Marketing

Kyle Waldman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Fund Management

Maddie Eadie

Job Titles:
  • Underwriting Assistant

Madeleine Gail Rex

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate

Margie Webber

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President
  • Event Manager

Matea Kulusic

Job Titles:
  • Senior Acquisitions Associate

Matt Dittmer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Fund Management

Matt Holmes

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President - Development

Matt Marienthal

Job Titles:
  • Acquisitions Associate

Matthew Kesmodel - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Matthew W. Urbanski

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Credit & Underwriting

Melissa Parson - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
  • Senior Vice President

Michael Murray

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Senior Vice President, Originator

Michele Hornok - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
  • Senior Vice President

Mike Boyle

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Senior Vice President, Originator

Mike Craven

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
  • Assistant Vice President

Mike Regan

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Dispositions

Mitch Derucki

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President, Fund Management

Mitchell Davis

Job Titles:
  • Desktop Support Technician

Moe Khan

Job Titles:
  • Senior Syndication Analyst

Molly Snyder

Job Titles:
  • Asset Manager - Stabilized

Nancy Havlin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Senior Office Manager

Neala Martin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Senior Vice President, Originator

Neil Snorten

Job Titles:
  • Systems Administrator

Nicole Frank - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Controller
  • Senior Vice President

Nicole Scartozzi

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager & Executive Assistant to Tony Bertoldi, Co - President

Oliver Brantley

Job Titles:
  • Senior Acquisitions Associate

Patricia D. Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant to Jeff Whiting, Chairman & Charles Anderson, Co - President

Paul Cardamon - VP

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Vice President

Payton Hodson

Job Titles:
  • Fellow

Priscilla Lamour

Job Titles:
  • Asset Manager - Stabilized

Priyam Patel

Job Titles:
  • Underwriting Analyst

Rajvir Mann

Job Titles:
  • Fund Analyst

Renee Slaughter - VP

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
  • Vice President

Richard Shea

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Senior Vice President, Originator

Roger Shank - CFO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Executive Vice President
  • Member of the CREA Team
As Chief Financial Officer, Roger Shank is responsible for all fiscal operations, managing financial reporting, audits and corporate lending relations. With over 30 years' accounting and operational experience, Roger has been a part of CREA since its formation in 2001 - having initially served as Controller for the previous parent company before his transition to Chief Financial Officer in 2011. Roger is passionate about tackling challenges head-on and enjoys collaborating to create positive change and discover new solutions. Roger believes investors and developers choose CREA because of the company's ability to be nimble and flexible, bending to meet the needs of their clients. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four daughters. He also involved with the local Isaiah 117 House which provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting foster care placement.

Ryan Ray

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Fund Management

Sam Smit

Job Titles:
  • Asset Manager - Development

Samantha Sivovlos

Job Titles:
  • Senior Asset Manager - Stabilized

Samantha Theising

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - Stabilized

Sarah Booth

Job Titles:
  • Application Developer

Scott Hubbard - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Senior Vice President

Sean Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate

Shannon Donham

Job Titles:
  • Senior Fund Analyst

Shannon Steagall

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
  • Senior Associate

Stefanie Brown

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CREA Team
  • Senior Vice President, Marketing

Stephanie Douglass

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Analyst

Steven Chen

Job Titles:
  • Syndications Analyst

Tanner Chaille

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Associate

Thomas Reed-Dustin

Job Titles:
  • Business Intelligence Analyst

Thuy Miller

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Credit & Underwriting

Tim Fuson

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant

Tom Pereira

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President, Business Development
  • Member of the CREA Team

Tony Bertoldi

Job Titles:
  • Co - President
  • Member of the CREA Team
As Co-President, Tony Bertoldi runs the syndication and investor relations platform, oversees Portfolio Management and Credit & Underwriting departments, and sits on all approval committees. He and the syndications team are responsible for the marketing, formation, and closing of all funds as well as managing most interactions with investors. Before joining CREA in 2009, he was managing director of the Investor Relations Group of a major tax credit syndicator in the affordable housing industry and was a vice president in a large publicly-held REIT. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and real estate from the University of Connecticut and an M.B.A. in finance from Boston University. He's especially proud of CREA's reputation for transparency, service, and performance, even long after the deal is done. After hours, Tony is an avid dog lover who enjoys spending time outdoors and playing sports.

Tracy Engels - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Tyler Hart

Job Titles:
  • Asset Manager - Development

Vincent Monaco

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Syndication & Investor Relations

Will Pritchard

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Director of Credit & Underwriting

William King

Job Titles:
  • Summer Intern, Syndication & Investor Relations

Zach Miller

Job Titles:
  • Senior Underwriting Analyst

Zachary Baker

Job Titles:
  • Senior Data Engineer