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
Mixed Finance Part 2
Multiple sources of financing may be required to create a successful tax credit development in today's market and can result in compliance challenges. Learn how to successfully navigate the compliance requirements of mixed-finance projects including the Tax-Exempt Bond and Section 8 programs, with particular attention on the HOME program.
Moderator:
Karen Graham, Karen A. Graham Consulting, LLC
Karen Graham is the President of Karen A. Graham Consulting, LLC, a Cincinnati-based consulting firm specializing in Section 42 compliance and asset management since May 2003. With over 18 years in the affordable housing industry, her experience ranges from on-site management and multi-site management to Director of Compliance for over 15,000 LIHTC units. Ms. Graham holds the designations of Certified Property Manager (CPM®) and Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP). Her concentration is on aiding partners, owners and managers in asset management support and ensuring LIHTC compliance. A graduate with honors, Ms. Graham has a Bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Cincinnati.
Speaker:
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.
