Keynote Speaker
Dr. Farrah Gray has recently been featured by AOL Black Voices as making Black History 2008. He was also named as one of the most influential Black men in America by the National Urban League's Urban Influence Magazine. Ebony Magazine recognized him as an entrepreneurial icon, business mogul and best-selling author. More
State Housing Plenary
The Honorable Richard Cordray was elected Ohio Attorney General in November 2008. He previously served as Ohio Treasurer of State, Franklin County Treasurer, State Representative, and as Ohio's first Solicitor General. More
Federal Policy Plenary
Sheila Crowley is the president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, where she heads a membership organization that is dedicated solely to achieving socially just public policy that assures people with the lowest incomes in the United States have affordable and decent homes. More
Ohio Economic Forecast
The Honorable Kevin L. Boyce was sworn in as Ohio Treasurer of State in January 2009. Prior to his appointment, Boyce served eight years as a member of the Columbus City Council, was elected as President Pro Tempore, and served as Chairman of the Public Finance Committee. More
Issues with Income Calculation
Industry experts will discuss income and asset inclusions and exclusions, as well as how to obtain supporting documentation. Learn how to successfully manage properties that have funding from multiple programs and gain an understanding of varying income calculation requirements. Hear how to manage the most restrictive guidelines to ensure compliance.
Moderator:
Arthera "T.J." Burgess, Ohio Housing Finance Agency
T.J. Burgess began working for the Ohio Housing Finance Agency in 1982 as a Housing Examiner Assistant. In the following years, promotions included a Housing Specialist position and as the Housing Management Manager. She left OHFA in 1998 to go to the private sector and returned to OHFA in July of 2004 as the New Properties and Training Manager in the Program Compliance division. Her current position is as the Technical Assistance and Training Manager for Program Compliance. Ms. Burgess is a licensed realtor in the State of Ohio and holds the following industry certifications: the Spectrum Training Award Recipient (STAR), Assisted Housing Manager (AHM), National Affordable Housing Management Association Executive Designation (NAHP-e), National Affordable Housing Professional Fair Housing Certification (FHC), Tax Credit Compliance Systems (TaCCs), Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), and Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP).
Speakers:
Chad Ketler, Community Properties of Ohio Management Services
Chad Ketler is Vice President of Property Management for Community Properties of Ohio Management Services. Since the creation of CPO Management Services, he has played key roles in every aspect of property management and played a lead role in transforming how business is done in the company. He became Vice President of Property Management in January 2009 and now has overall responsibility of property management, maintenance, and supportive services in Columbus and four remote site locations throughout Ohio. Mr. Ketler's credentials include HCCP, (Housing Credit Certified Professional) and FHC (Fair Housing Certified).
Ruth L. Theobald Probst, TheoPRO Compliance and Consulting, Inc.
Ruth L. Theobald Probst is CEO/President of The TheoPRO Group (TheoPRO). TheoPRO is a Milwaukee-based company specializing in the Section 42 program. A nationally recognized consultant and trainer, Ms. Theobald Probst has over 26 years of property management experience and 19 years with Section 42. Published in industry magazines and a recognized speaker at industry conferences nationwide, Ms. Theobald Probst's focus is the successful development and compliance management of tax credit housing education.
