HOUSING ON MERIT - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Resident
• Services Coordinator

Adam has over 15 years of experience working with children and families both within and outside of school-based programs. He is passionate about being a role model who can help others thrive in reaching their full potential in the art of learning through various enrichment and engaging activities. He is committed to using his knowledge and experience to help enrich the lives of the residents who live in HoM communities. Adam stays up to date on industry trends and contributes to the professional development of others as a member of the advisory board for the Resident Services Support Network in Sacramento.

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Secretary

Andrew Lamming is a partner with the nationally recognized law firm, Rutan & Tucker, LLP, where he handles a wide range of real estate transactional matters with an emphasis on low-income housing developments. Andrew has represented a variety of for-profit and non-profit developers in the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and disposition of housing projects throughout the United States. Andrew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Juris Doctorate from Stanford Law School.

Beverly Jackson has a long history working in social services coordinating and directing programs in underserved communities focusing on senior mental health, advocacy, services as well as HIV treatment and prevention. She developed the Electric University for San Francisco Network for Elders, providing power safety for homebound seniors and spearheading the Healthy Neighborhood Initiative for seniors and people with disabilities on the San Pablo Ave corridor of Oakland, California while at the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board of Directors

Bryan Barker has 15 years of experience in providing financing solutions to developers of affordable multifamily communities throughout the United States. He specializes in using tax exempt bonds to provide construction and permanent financing. Past financing structures have included private placements, direct bank purchases and credit enhancement (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac). Most transactions have also involved low income housing tax credits. Mr. Barker has arranged over $3 billion of financings. Mr. Barker joined Citi Community Capital, formerly GMAC Commercial Mortgage Affordable Housing Division, in 2002. Mr. Barker is a graduate of St. Lawrence University (B.A., Economics).

Job Titles:

• Resident
• Services Coordinator
• Resident Service Coordinator at Springville Seniors

Carmen Asturias is a Resident Service Coordinator at Springville Seniors. Her personal goal as such is to provide a pleasant, safe and healthy environment for the Springville family. Her mission is to connect individuals with enriching activities that promote physical wellness, enjoyable mental ventures, and entertaining social events for the enrichment in life. Her Degree in Radio/TV Communications, combined with her passion and expertise for fitness has giving her the opportunity to play an influential role through the radio waves across the glove to one on one as fitness personal trainer. Carmen has been involved in the community creating entertainment activities, fashion shows, arts, drama, dance and exercise activities while raising her children which is her greatest pride. Her ability to communicate with the heart has earned her awards in improvisation speech. Her Motto: "Love is a Verb" and she uses that name when participating in the Great Cycle Challenge which unites her joy of bike riding with her desire to help others in need. She loves nature and spending time alone as much as being involved in social events.

Job Titles:

• Director of Research & Development

Charly Ligety leads Housing on Merit's research and development initiatives forming new and collaborative ways to build more affordable housing across the U.S. In addition, Charly is the Managing Director of The Housing Innovation Collaborative (or "HICo"), a global housing development research platform, sponsored by HOM, that showcases the latest design, finance, and policy solutions to address the housing affordability crisis across the world. Prior to joining HOM, Charly worked in the commercial real estate finance industry for over 10 years, working for a boutique real estate private equity firm as an analyst prior to joining Wells Fargo's Commercial Real Estate Group as a Relationship Manager in Los Angeles. In that role, Charly developed new business relationships with large investment firms and developers and managed a $400 million loan portfolio, which included underwriting and managing value-add and construction loans on a range of property types throughout the U.S. Charly graduated with honors from the full-time MBA program at University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business in 2018. While in graduate school, Charly became a published author of "Let's Do Us", an interactive conversation guidebook for couples, which he co-authored with a former colleague. Charly earned his Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College, majoring in Geography and Economics. At Dartmouth, Charly was a varsity member of the nationally ranked Division 1 Dartmouth Ski Team. As a native of Park City, Utah, Charly is still a passionate skier and mountain biker. Charly enjoys exploring his adopted city of Los Angeles, along with biking, hiking, and long walks on the beach with his wife and son.

Job Titles:

• Director of Services & Grants

Daniel Rubin provides support for Housing on Merit's Resident Services program, ensuring residents all around the country are able to thrive. Prior to joining Housing on Merit, he worked as a case manager for the San Diego LGBT Community Center. He played a direct role in helping dozens of young people and families access permanent and stable housing. Daniel graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology. He received a Master of Arts in Sociology from Northwestern University. His Master's thesis analyzed how increasing legal rights impacts the fight for broader societal acceptance of minority communities. When not working, Daniel can be found taking his pug, Biscuit, for a walk, baking a cake, or rooting for Bay Area sports teams.

Job Titles:

• Resident
• Services Coordinator

Felicitas graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice. She is passionate about ongoing issues such as mental health, housing, and women's needs. She hopes to play a role in the creation of policies surrounding these issues to improve people's lives and create equal benefits for everyone. To achieve this, she is working toward attending grad school for public administration on mental health and housing. During her spare time, she loves to read and enjoy the outdoors. She is an avid jogger, and regularly goes on camping trips during the summers to Mammoth Lakes. Close Bio 0

Job Titles:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Leader
• Head of Acquisition at Blatteis & Schnur

Jaymie Beckett, a seasoned leader in real estate investments, development, and private equity, currently serves as the CEO of Housing on Merit ("HoM"). Her role is to lead and manage all aspects of HoM, one of the premier non-profit affordable housing providers in the United States. Jaymie is responsible for strategic planning, fundraising, program development, financial management, staff management and overall organizational leadership. As CEO, Jaymie plays a pivotal role in leading HoM's organization and driving its mission forward, merging her extensive real estate experience with a heartfelt desire to tackle the affordable housing crisis. This position is not just a job for her, but the culmination of a lifelong goal to blend professional skills with meaningful, mission-driven work. Jaymie strongly believes that everyone has a right to a safe and stable place to call home that supports well-being and provides new opportunities. She is excited to honor Housing on Merit's legacy while propelling the organization towards new horizons. Jaymie's career spans more than two decades, featuring roles in both institutional organizations and entrepreneurial ventures. She began her career at Deutsche Bank in Real Estate investment banking, later transitioning to a role at Related Capital, an affordable-housing financier specializing in LIHTC bond originations and tax-credit equity syndications. During her tenure at Related Capital, Jaymie focused on strategy and capital raising initiatives, playing a pivotal role in transforming the company into a more well-known, institutionally owned, publicly traded company. Following her time at Related Capital, Jaymie attended UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she was awarded the prestigious ULI Kenneth M. Good Graduate Student Fellowship. After graduating with an MBA, Jaymie co-founded AJ Capital Partners, a real estate operating business with a focus on the hospitality sector. Under her leadership, the business completed over $500 million in acquisitions of unique hospitality assets between 2009 and 2012. Expanding her focus beyond hospitality, Jaymie became the Head of Acquisition at Blatteis & Schnur, where she made significant contributions to retail development projects, including At Mateo in Downtown LA and the transformative redevelopment of the Macy Men's Store in San Francisco's Union Square. Most recently, Jaymie founded the Calderly Group, an investment and advisory firm. Calderly created successful joint ventures in which it acquired, redeveloped, and sold a portfolio of 700 workforce housing units in Salt Lake City, in addition to consulting on various real estate projects. Beyond her professional endeavors, Jaymie dedicates herself to her community. Her involvement with the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors, Cayton Children's Museum Women's Philanthropy Circle, and UCLA REAG Endowment Circle underscores her commitment to societal betterment. She is a proud alumna of Middlebury College and UCLA Anderson School of Management. Jaymie resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two daughters.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board of Directors
• Board Member and Co - Founder of Housing
• Co - Founder and Principal of Standard Communities

Jeffrey E. Jaeger is Co-Founder and Principal of Standard Communities. For the past 20 years, Mr. Jaeger has played an essential role in the acquisition, management, disposition, and financing of real estate transactions with a capitalization of more than $6 billion. Mr. Jaeger is responsible for all facets of investments, asset management, construction, financial structuring, and the strategic direction of Standard Communities. Under Mr. Jaeger's leadership, Standard Communities has become one of the 50 largest affordable housing owners in the country, with a portfolio of more than 115 deals totaling over 18,600 units. Active in the Los Angeles philanthropic community, Mr. Jaeger is a current Board Member and Co-Founder of Housing on Merit, a California-based non-profit focused on creating a bridge to permanent affordable housing for vulnerable populations. Mr. Jaeger is also a current Board Member of Inner-City Arts, one of the nation's most effective arts-education providers located in the heart of Skid Row, Los Angeles. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

Kaelor was born and raised in South Carolina. She took interest in helping vulnerable populations at an early age when she began volunteering for an assisted living facility in the 6th grade. The volunteering did not stop there, as she went on to volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club, Soup Kitchens, Churches, Recreational Parks, and many other organizations to help the community. Kaelor studied Social Work and obtained her BSW from South Carolina State University. Go Bulldogs! She then went and obtained her MSW in an accelerated 10-month program at the University of South Carolina. Go Cocks! She has a passion for working with children and families and has a heart for assisting vulnerable populations, no matter the age or social background. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, being a wife and mother, traveling, volunteering within the community, and cooking. Close Bio 0

Job Titles:

• Vice President of Finance at Standard Companies

Keith Dragoon is the Vice President of Finance at Standard Companies, a full-service multi-family real estate investment and management firm. Prior to joining Standard Companies, Mr. Dragoon was a Vice President at Hunt Capital Partners, LLC ("HCP"), a subsidiary of Hunt Companies, Inc., which focuses on investment in, and syndication of low income housing tax credits relating to multifamily and senior housing. Mr. Dragoon has specialized in affordable multifamily finance for over 20 years, focusing on structuring and underwriting tax credit equity and debt transactions. Prior to joining HCP, Mr. Dragoon was Vice President, Credit Products Officer for Bank of America Merrill Lynch from November 2009 to February 2011. While at Bank of America, Mr. Dragoon was responsible for underwriting and structuring a variety of credit facilities, primarily including taxable and tax-exempt loans for affordable multifamily transactions.

Job Titles:

• Resident
• Services Coordinator

Leticia was born in Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. with her family at a young age. In the late 90's, she moved to San Diego and enrolled in San Diego State University's Social Work program where she obtained her Bachelor's. In addition to ample experience working with youth, she has spent time volunteering in the community by helping provide meals for unhoused residents, volunteering for Mamas Kitchen, and delivering meals to homebound individuals battling chronic illnesses. She most recently worked in a retirement community for the past 15 years. Listening to the many life experiences and stories from residents was extremely valuable and rewarding for her. She decided to join HOM in order to work directly with underserved communities in San Diego and help bridge access to services due to language barriers. When she isn't working, Leticia enjoys traveling and learning the history of new places.

Job Titles:

• Resident
• Services Coordinator

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board of Directors
• Partner at Grossberg

Michael D. Ravitch is a partner at Grossberg, Yochelson, Fox & Beyda, LLP. Mr. Ravitch concentrates his practice among areas of acquisition, disposition, financing and leasing of real property as well as the preparation of joint venture documents. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with high distinction from The Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctor degree with honors from The George Washington University Law School. Mr. Ravitch was a Member of The George Washington University Law School Law Review and The Order of the Coif. He was also a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Pennsylvania from 1990 until 1995. Mr. Ravitch came to Grossberg, Yochelson, Fox & Beyda as a law clerk while in law school, and has been with the firm ever since. Mr. Ravitch advises numerous individuals and real estate companies on contractual, business and management issues, and has lectured on various real estate related topics from time to time over the years.

Job Titles:

• Real Estate Project Manager at the Maryland Department of Transportation
• VP of Real Estate Development

As the Vice President of Real Estate Development at Housing on Merit (HOM), a role he stepped into on May 15, 2023, Miguel Garcia brings an extensive background in real estate development, portfolio management, and architecture. Miguel Garcia is motivated by HOM's commitment to preserving and developing affordable housing, which perfectly aligns with his experience in managing high-economic impact projects and implementing strategies to maximize policy objectives. Prior to his role at HOM, Miguel Garcia excelled as the Portfolio Manager at the DC Department of General Services. His expertise in entitlements, budget management, and government proposal writing, combined with a deep understanding of architecture and construction, made significant contributions to the department. Miguel Garcia's impressive career includes a position as a Real Estate Project Manager at the Maryland Department of Transportation, where he honed his skills in transit-oriented development. He previously held a similar role at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, supervising significant transfers of District-owned real property and advising executive leadership on strategic real estate projects. The span of his career extends to the Department of Defense, where he monitored technically advanced construction projects at the Pentagon as a Project Manager for AECOM. His robust contract negotiation skills, acquired from extensive training, enabled him to make strategic acquisitions, ensuring the smooth execution of various projects. His international experience is also notable, managing the fit-out for a five-star hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, while coordinating with diverse teams. He also held a role as an Owner's Representative in Lima, Peru, upholding international quality control protocols for Class A offices and hospitality buildings. Throughout his career, Miguel Garcia has demonstrated a commitment to safety, illustrated by his certificates in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED from the Red Cross and training in OSHA Hazardous Communication. In his role at HOM, Miguel Garcia applies his vast experience and skills to develop strategies that align with the organization's mission to create a bridge to permanent affordable housing. Leveraging his mastery in overseeing complex building processes and his keen understanding of local regulations and environmental issues, Miguel Garcia is set to drive impactful initiatives at HOM. Joining fellow executive staff members like Jennifer Litwak and David Cottingham, Miguel Garcia is thrilled to further the cause of Housing on Merit. Given his extensive background and track record of success, Miguel Garcia is poised to play a significant role in shaping the future of affordable housing, and he looks forward to making a tangible impact on the community.

Job Titles:

• President
• Principal of BLVD Capital

Pat Luke is a Principal of BLVD Capital, a real estate investment firm focusing on the acquisition and redevelopment of real estate assets in California, and affordable multifamily housing preservation and redevelopment nationwide. BLVD currently holds a portfolio of approximately 6,000 affordable units which it has preserved and/or redeveloped, valued at over a half billion dollars. These affordable housing properties utilize a combination of Project Based Section 8, Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and other Federal, State and Local programs. Prior to joining BLVD Capital, Pat served as the Vice President of Acquisitions at California Landmark, a regional multifamily development and investment firm. He was responsible for the formation and management of the acquisitions platform, and for the sourcing, acquisition and financing of the company's multifamily investments. While at California Landmark, he sourced and acquired performing and non-performing loans, value-add apartments, development sites and low income housing. Pat created the investment platform for the company to acquire low income housing, focusing on Section 42 tax credit properties and Section 8 HAP contract properties. Prior to California Landmark, he was Director of Multifamily Acquisitions for Starpoint Properties, a Beverly Hills based investment and operating company focused on value added and opportunistic investments. In this role, he was responsible for the sourcing, acquisition, disposition and financing of all multifamily properties in California. Additionally, in 2010 he helped create StarPoint Homes, LLC, which acquired distressed single family residences at trustee sales. During his tenure with StarPoint, Pat managed the successful closing of over $480 million in multifamily acquisitions and dispositions. Prior to joining StarPoint in 2005, Pat worked for commercial real estate brokerage firms Marcus & Millichap and Voit Real Estate Services, where he was involved in over $60 million of transactions. Pat graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of California at Los Angeles and is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and the UCLA Real Estate Alumni Group. He was selected as one of Real Estate Forum's Tomorrow's Leaders in 2014.

Job Titles:

• Senior Partner

Job Titles:

• Director of Housing for Community Research Foundation
• Founder of the Independent Living Association

Ronda Gibbs is the Director of Housing for Community Research Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that designs and operates programs focused on the treatment, education, and rehabilitation of individuals with mental health problems. Ms. Gibbs oversees the housing for approximately 700 adults and seniors living with chronic and persistent mental health illness. She specializes in the expansion and accessibility of new and existing housing opportunities as well as working with community housing leaders in reducing stigma surrounding mental health users. Ms. Gibbs is the founder of the Independent Living Association which develops and implements quality standards for private homeowners who rent rooms in their homes exclusively to adults and seniors with mental illness. In this role, she has developed training guides and educational course work to support owners and tenants to achieve successful housing. The Independent Living Association is the only known organization to provide this type of training for private homeowners. Ms. Gibbs is a 23-year veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve where she served as a senior instructor in the Army Combat Medic School. Ms. Gibbs received her Juris Doctorate in law in 2011 from Kaplan University, Concord School of Law and her BA in healthcare management from Saint Leo University in 2007.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board of Directors
• Principal
• Co - Founder and Principal of Standard Communities

Scott J. Alter is Co-Founder and Principal of Standard Communities. As Principal, Mr. Alter manages all aspects of investments, asset management, construction, financial structuring, and corporate strategy for Standard Communities. Since co-founding Standard Communities in 2008, Mr. Alter has led Standard to become a California Benefit Corporation and one of the 50 largest affordable housing owners in the country, with more than $4 billion in AUM and over 18,600 units. Over the course of his career, Mr. Alter has played an integral role in the acquisition, management, disposition, and financing of real estate transactions with a capitalization of more than $6 billion over the past 20 years. Well-known in the philanthropic community, Mr. Alter serves on the Host Committee for the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society and is a current Board Member and Co-Founder of Housing on Merit, a California-based non-profit focused on creating a bridge to permanent affordable housing for vulnerable populations. Additionally, Mr. Alter is an active board member of multiple locally focused community organizations in New York City. Mr. Alter earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University with a concentration in Labor Economics and Finance.

Job Titles:

• Director of Compliance
• Real Estate & Compliance Project Manager

Stacey Fisher is the Director of Compliance and Transactions with over 25 years of experience in Affordable housing and property management. Stacey oversees all compliance and transactions and remains current on new law, regulations, and changes to the multifamily housing programs. Stacey joined Housing on Merit in 2022. She specializes in the following programs: BOND, LIHTC, Tax Abatement/Welfare exemptions, project-based and tenant-based Section 8, HUD 202/811, PRAC, RD, HOME, and CDBG funding. Additionally, she establishes compliance procedures and develops organizational strategies to ensure the company complies with all federal, state, and local regulations. Prior to her role with HOM, Stacey performed Management and Occupancy reviews (MOR), on-site audits and lease-ups for multiple management companies all over the U.S., completed Annual Owner's Certifications (AOC's), and resident file audit approvals. Ms. Fisher's professional designations are Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) through NAHB, (National Association of Home Builders), Assisted Housing Manager (AHM ), Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), and Tax Credit Compliance Systems (TaCCs). She is passionate about serving those in need of quality and affordable housing.

Job Titles:

• Resident
• Services Coordinator

Steven brings his passion for education and proven teaching methods to Housing on Merit as the Resident Services Coordinator for our community in Fresno. He has been a math and science educator for 22 years at various academic organizations in southern California and uses his background in mechanical engineering as a compass to lead others towards STEM careers. He enjoys helping others find the right trajectory for their purpose and encourages them to test the limit of their capabilities. He is currently enrolled in a California credential program to teach math at the high school level and beyond. Steven spends his leisure time exercising, going on nature walks, and spending time with family.

Tyler has been a multifamily investment broker since 2007. He joined Marcus & Millichap in January, 2017 after working at two other national brokerage firms in Los Angeles as a member of a team solely concentrated on institutional apartment transactions and Low Income Housing Tax Credit properties. Tyler joined the AHA team in 2019. Tyler has been involved in transactions totaling over 5,000 units, working on behalf of notable institutions such as BlackRock, AIMCO, BRE Properties, Bank of America, and JP Morgan Chase. He has built strong relationships within the multifamily industry and continues to leverage his experience. He received his Bachelor of Arts from University of the Pacific and lives in Newport Beach, California. Close Bio 0

Job Titles:

• Resident
• Services Coordinator

Yeping Tran is a third-year student at Sacramento State University, majoring in Health and Human Service. Her passion is working with seniors, and as a Resident Services Coordinator is gaining more experience and skills to better serve seniors. She also volunteers at the University of California, Davis Hospice Program every week, visiting hospice patients in their home and spending time doing small chores, reading, and providing companionship. During the pandemic, she supports hospice patients by sending cards and making phone calls. In her spare time, Yeping likes to go hiking and connecting with nature.

Job Titles:

• Compliance Associate