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The Housing Visions Development team is committed to increasing the availability of quality affordable housing for low and moderate income families and halting the physical and economic deterioration of traditional urban neighborhoods, while preparing the organization for continued long term growth. The Housing Visions team is responsible for coordinating all project participants including other key Housing Visions staff, project partners, local governments, architects, general contractors, managing agents, and investing members.

Ben Lockwood heads the Development team and is responsible for the planning and development of affordable housing projects including property acquisitions, budget preparation, finance, and public relations and outreach. Mr. Lockwood brings a strong knowledge of urban land use planning to Housing Visions. Formerly with the City of Syracuse Department of Community Development, he has an array of skills that enhance the Development Team. Ben is the primary contact with government officials, local partners, and other entities that participate in the development process. His intimate knowledge of government is key to navigating governmental policies and procedures throughout the cycle of a project. Ben’s work in the community building processes is valuable to developing quality, sustainable, neighborhood supported projects. By seeking various channels of funding, cultivating relationships, and building community partnerships, Ben is ensuring that Housing Visions will continue to serve its mission of neighborhood revitalization. Mr. Lockwood holds a degree in Urban and Regional Studies from Cornell University.

As Development Services & Quality Control Manager, Kelly Loveland is responsible for oversight of the application process for project financing, milestone documentation, hiring and coordination of professional outside consultants and contractors, and various other stages of project development. Ms. Loveland has been with Housing Visions for three years, creating efficiencies and standards of practice that have improved the development process, keeping projects organized, on time, and on budget. Ms. Loveland’s background of over seven years in the Performance Contracting/Energy Conservation industry performing energy audits and building science diagnostics at housing authorities, multi-family buildings, universities, and municipalities gives the team a distinct edge. By incorporating the principles of energy efficiency and green building practices in the beginning stages of the development process, Housing Visions is ahead of the affordable housing industry in realizing the importance such practices play in easing the cost burden placed on low-income families. Ms. Loveland has extensive training in building science, building diagnostics, and energy and water conservation.

As a Development Project Manager for Housing Visions, Michael La Flair is responsible for, property acquisitions, budget and funding application preparation, coordinating with project partners, and processing required state and investor documentation on assigned projects. He is also involved with interacting with government officials, architects, financial institutions, community leaders, and other parties as related to a project development. As a former labor leader involved in the community, Mr. La Flair brings a unique and innovative perspective to the many challenges facing neighborhood redevelopment. More recently, Mr. La Flair worked in the financial sector dealing with global asset management and is also an active member of 40Below. His pocket of qualifications and commitment to success will only enhance Housing Visions mission in creating quality affordable housing for low and moderate income families while revitalizing communities. Mr. La Flair earned a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree from Le Moyne College.

As a Development Project Manager for Housing Visions, Justin Rudgick is responsible for, property acquisitions, budget and funding application preparation, coordinating with project partners, and processing required state and investor documentation on assigned projects. He is also involved with interacting with government officials, architects, financial institutions, community leaders, and other parties as related to a project development. Mr. Rudgick brings a strong wealth of knowledge in developing and managing innovative projects combined with previous engagements acting as a liaison to community leaders and government officials in multiple professional settings. Mr. Rudgick’s extensive experience with coordinating large-scaled projects will enable Housing Visions to continue long term growth in creating quality affordable housing for low and moderate income families. Mr. Rudgick earned a Master in Public Administration (MPA) degree from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.