On this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast presented by Jackson Lucas Executive Search we visit with David Cleghorn, Chief Housing Officer at HELP USA. We talk about his full circle journey — from being born "into" a homeless shelter with a family of homeless advocates to leading a company that builds housing for those most in need and ensures that everyone has a place to call home. It's a super impactful episode of the podcast you do not want to miss.
Read MoreOn today’s episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast presented by Jackson Lucas Executive Search we speak with the pride of Pittsburgh, PA, Derek Tillman, the founder of Bridging the Gap Development. Derek shares his inspirational journey of how he went from Section 8 housing to becoming a leader in his city and paving new pathways for minority developers.
Read MoreOn this special episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast presented by Jackson Lucas, we celebrate a couple of birthdays with Jim Petrucci, founder of J.G. Petrucci Company. We talk to Jim about how he took $7,500 and converted it into a thriving business that has developed and built over six million square feet of commercial and industrial buildings covering a wide range of industries over the past 30 years. So grant us our birthday wish and give this episode a listen!
Read MoreOn this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast presented by Jackson Lucas, we travel to Miami and get to know Jodi Rothery, the Executive Vice President of Development at McDowell Housing Partners. Jodi walks up through the affordable housing environment in Florida and discusses a changing landscape for women in the development field. It's a great conversation with an industry trailblazer.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast, we welcome the woman gate-keeping the Brooklyn Navy Yard -- Johonna Greenbaum. We talk about what really goes on behind the gates at the BNY, it’s important historical footprint and how it is evolving some 200 years after its inception. It’s a great conversation with an impactful leader in the commercial retail space.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast, we welcome back one of our favorite guests, Pharrah Jackson-Rowell! She has a new title, new address and new last name ... but her wealth of knowledge and passion for making an impact in our communities hasn’t changed! Pharrah talks about her new role and talks trends in the affordable housing space. We love Pharrah and are excited to have her back on the show!
Read MoreOn this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast, brought to you by Jackson Lucas, we go 2-on-1 with Ryan Johnson, the Managing Director of Real Estate at New Jersey Community Capital. We bounce through his extensive career in real estate and development and talk about how he's mixed a hunger for knowledge and business with a passion for giving back to his community.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast, brought to you by Jackson Lucas, we go to the Pacific Northwest and visit with a woman leading the charge for female developers -- Jessy Ledesma of Homework Development. We take a deep dive into Jessy’s work in Oregon and tackle the issue of inclusivity in the male-dominated world of development. It’s a thoughtful episode of the podcast you do not want to miss.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast, brought to you by Jackson Lucas, we head to the Big Apple and speak with Genesis founder Karim Hutson. We find out what drives him and his company to invest in properties that are underutilized and transform them into vessels of change for the community.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast, brought to you by Jackson Lucas, we visit with Oakland’s Director of Housing and Community Development, Shola Olatoye. Shola guides us on how she went from aspiring professor to leading the largest housing authority in the United States to making her way to the West Coast and taking on Oakland’s housing challenges head-on.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast, brought to you by Jackson Lucas, we write a love letter to the city of Tulsa with Kristin Maun. She walks us through her boomerang path to the 918 and we learn about the various development opportunities available in Tulsa.
Read MoreOn the season premiere of the Impact Real Estate Podcast, presented by Jackson Lucas, we welcome Stacy Kaplowitz, Vice President of Development at KCG Companies. Stacy talks about the challenges of being a woman in leadership in the male-dominated world of affordable housing, how and why she is so fearless, and you don't want to miss her Michael-Scott-esque origin story! All this, plus this week's Instant Impact reveals Chris' thoughts on companies inching back to the workplace.
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