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
Pest Control: Bed Bugs and Beyond
Are you "itching" for information on identifying, preventing and eradicating bed bugs and other pests? Attend this session to discover how to identify when you have issues and solutions to resolve them.
Moderator:
Anthony Penn, Community Housing Network
Anthony Penn is the Chief Operation Officer for the Community Housing Network (CHN). CHN provides housing development, tenant centered property management and tenant employment for persons with mental illness, substance abuse and homelessness. CHN owns and manages over 1,000 apartments located in 125 different buildings throughout Franklin County. Mr. Penn has 20 years experience working with persons with special needs and 18 years experience working in the property management industry. He holds a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Tiffin University and a Bachelor of Arts from Central State University. Mr. Penn is a two-time recipient of the ADAMH Board Extraordinary Mile Award and also a recipient of the Community Shelter Board Hero Award. He was also selected in the 2006 Empire Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals. Mr. Penn is a Board member for Alvis House and Chairman of the Civil Service Commission for the City of Gahanna.
Speakers:
Pamela Vink, Varment Guard
Pamela Vink, Commercial Account Executive, has 10 years experience in the pest management industry. She specializes in multifamily housing pest management and the control of bed bugs, rodents and roaches. She is licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture for pest and termite control. She has spoken on the subject of bed bug control at various housing and university meetings. Ms. Vink attended The Ohio State University, as well as Columbus State. She has studied extensively with the company entomologist, Dr. Gerald Wegner, B.C.E. She has also attended seminars sponsored by the National Pest Management Association, as well as industry suppliers. Ms. Vink is currently working toward her Associate Entomologist Certification.
William Willis, Jr., Willis Law Firm LLC
Willis Law Firm LLC represents and litigates for developers, residential and commercial management companies, construction firms, sellers, buyers, and lenders involved in the real estate industry. Bill Willis conducted his undergraduate work at Denison University and received his Juris Doctor from Capital University. This is Mr. Willis' 22nd year in practice. He is primarily responsible for the residential and commercial land management matters of the firm. He also devotes a considerable amount of time to the firm's construction clients and HUD housing/discrimination matters. Mr. Willis frequently writes articles for the Columbus Apartment Association, Apartment Age Magazine, Columbus Board of Realtor's In Contract Magazine, and the Columbus Dispatch. Willis Law Firm was recently selected by the National Apartment Association to draft Ohio's version of the "National Lease." Mr. Willis is a frequent speaker/lecturer/teacher for the National Apartment Association's Certified Apartment Manager Program, Ohio Legal and Real Estate Continuing Education Program, Capital University Law School, Ohio State University Graduate Program, Institute of Real Estate Management, Columbus Apartment Association, NAIOP, and the Ohio Apartment Association. Mr. Willis served on the OHFA Tax Credit Compliance Advisory Committee, Licking County, Ohio Community Housing Board and the Licking County Tax Incentive Commission. He currently serves on the Legislative Committee for the Columbus and Ohio Apartment Associations, and is the Housing Chairman for the Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force.
