About Us

Who is the Ohio Housing Council?

The Ohio Housing Council, based in Columbus, OH, was founded in 1999 and is a statewide association of affordable housing professionals whose goal is to make a difference in Ohio’s affordable housing industry. Our existence is to advocate and educate on behalf of our members to increase the quality and supply of affordable housing in the State of Ohio.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Ohio Housing Council is to advocate and educate on behalf of our members to increase the quality and supply of affordable housing in the State of Ohio. We are committed to providing our member with current legislative awareness, a forum for voicing legislative and programmatic concerns and ongoing comprehensive educational opportunities.

OHC’s Board

2022 Officers

Executive Committee Members

President

Vice President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

Amy Albery

Jeff Beam

Catherine Cawthorn

Kelan Craig

Jennifer Gorusch Walters

Tony Love

Sean O’Hagan

Mike Saad

Bobby Maly

Matt Rule

National Church Residences

Brian McGeady

Miller – Valentine Group

Kevin Nowak

CHN Housing Partners

Renee Beaver

Novogradac & Company, LLP

Bill Hinga

Wallick Communities

Walick Communities

The Community Builders

Ohio Corporation for Housing

Renewal Housing

Fairfield Homes, Inc.

Bellwether Enterprise

Enterprise Community Partners

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP

Modell Group

2022 Officers

President

Matt Rule

National Church Residences

Vice President

Brian McGeady

Miller – Valentine Group

Vice President

Kevin Nowak

CHN Housing Partners

Treasurer

Renee Beaver

Novogradac & Company, LLP

Secretary

Bill Hinga

Wallick Communities

Executive Committee Members

Amy Albery

Jeff Beam

Catherine Cawthorn

Kelan Craig

Jennifer Gorusch Walters

Tony Love

Sean O’Hagan

Mike Saad

Bobby Maly

Walick Communities

The Community Builders

Ohio Corporation for Housing

Renewal Housing

Fairfield Homes, Inc.

Bellwether Enterprise

Enterprise Community Partners

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP

Modell Group

Staff

Laura A. Swanson, IOM

Executive Director

Audra Garrison

Associate Director