Double Bottom Line — Private Investments to Generate Housing Affordability and Financial Returns
Tue Feb 25
3:30 PM — 4:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
Hilton Atlanta, Grand Ballroom D, Level 2
This session will explore innovative investment strategies that balance social impact with financial viability, addressing the urgent need for affordable housing. Join a panel of national and local experts from Atlanta, Charlotte, and other smaller markets as they discuss successful approaches, challenges faced, and replicable solutions. Topics will include the impact of private investment in unlocking new housing developments, preserving existing affordable units, and advancing sustainability initiatives, all while generating solid returns on investments.
Speakers
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Moderator
President LEO Impact Capital
Brian Allan Jackson (AJ) is the President of LEO Impact Capital, an investment management platform dedicated to the creation and preservation of affordable workforce housing using an impact framework designed to drive financial returns and positive outcomes for residents. LEO is a subsidiary of JBG SMITH (NYSE: JBGS). Previously he was a partner with EYA, LLC, a Washington, DC area urban infill development company, where…
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Senior Vice President American South Capital Partners
Tyler Epps, Senior Vice President – American South Capital Partners (ASCP), has been a key member of the firm since 2018. He oversees the origination of preferred equity and limited partner equity investments, focusing on workforce and affordable housing projects across the southern United States. In this capacity, Mr. Epps leads the identification, structuring, and execution of complex real estate transactions that align with ASCP's…
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Managing Principal Ascent Real Estate Capital
Mark Ethridge is the Managing Principal of Ascent Housing. Ascent Housing is a leader in the preservation of Naturally-Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH), leveraging over $250 million to preserve almost 2,000 units since 2019. The company has developed new private-sector solutions and public policy tools to create impactful affordable housing strategies. In 2020, it co-founded and established itself as the operating partner for Housing Impact Fund,…
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Managing Director, Housing Funds Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Sarah Kirsch manages the affordable housing investment portfolios for the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, both impact and philanthropic funds, as a key pillar for advancing equitable growth in our region. In support of TogetherATL’s neighborhood and housing goals, the funds are designed to provide gap funding and deeper and longer-term affordability for rental and ownership homes. Prior to joining the Foundation, Sarah spent ten…
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President and Chief Operating Officer Avanath Capital Management
John R. Williams is President and Chief Operating Officer of Avanath Capital Management (“Avanath”), an institutional fund manager that specializes in affordable and workforce housing investments throughout major U.S. cities. In his role, Mr. Williams spearheads the firm’s portfolio acquisitions, capital formation, investor relations and fund management. Since joining Avanath, Mr. Williams has directed the closing of five institutional investment funds totaling over $2.0 billion…