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paulp@beacondevgroup.com
(206) 860-2491 x206
Paul began work in housing in 1986 as Vice President of Finance and Administration for Catholic Community Services of Western Washington. He became responsible for financing tax credit and other housing development for the Archdiocesan Housing Authority (AHA). He left AHA to begin Beacon Development Group. During the past 20 years, Paul has developed over $300 million of housing, office, and mixed-use developments. Paul received the Washington State Housing Finance Commission Friend of Housing Award 2004 in recognition of his "dedication and commitment to affordable housing." Paul has served on the Governor's Task Force on Financing Senior Housing, the Joint Committee on Farm Worker Housing, and the Policy Advisory Team for Housing. Currently, he is a member of the Housing Development Consortium Board of Directors. In April 2005 Paul was appointed by Governor Gregoire to the Office of Governor's Affordable Housing Advisory Board. Paul holds a Master in Public Administration from Seattle University.
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brianl@beacondevgroup.com
(206) 860-2491 x210
Brian brings 11 years experience in affordable housing to his role at Beacon Development Group. He joined Beacon after serving three years as a Vice President for Bank of America in community development banking. At Bank of America he closed $41.5 million in credit facilities for 11 affordable housing projects. Prior to B of A, Brian worked for seven years as a Senior Project Manager with EHA, Inc. one of San Francisco Bay areas largest non-profit housing developers, where he was responsible for the development of over 700 units of housing worth $60 million. Brian holds a BA in History and Global Studies from Pacific Lutheran University and a Master in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, with a concentration in housing and community development.
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cindyp@beacondevgroup.com
(206) 860-2491 x213
Cindy joined Beacon after 7 years with the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) as Senior Housing Developer and Housing Development Manager. She has extensive experience with multiple funding sources and project types, including tax credits, HUD 202, Section 8 preservation and tax exempt financing. Cindy managed a staff of up to 8 as well as managing the development of projects for LIHI’s portfolio and for outside clients. Prior to joining LIHI, Cindy spent 14 years in the financial services field working for Key Bank and First Interstate Bank in portfolio monitoring, asset based lending, credit review and commercial loan servicing. Cindy holds a degree from Highline Community College. She also serves on the Enumclaw Housing Task Force.
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aidanp@beacondevgroup.com
(206) 860-2491 x211
Aidan brings eight years of experience in affordable housing development to his role at Beacon. Before joining the staff in January of 2008, Aidan worked as a Project Manager for Progressive Redevelopment, Inc., the largest non-profit affordable housing developer in Georgia. His responsibilities for this group included all aspects of the development process from initial feasibility to lease-up and conversion. Prior to Progressive Redevelopment, Aidan served as the Development Director for Affordable Housing Solutions, a regional, non-profit affordable housing developer in Atlanta, GA. While serving in this role his responsibilities included identification of projects, feasibility and financial analysis, securing financing, construction management, asset management, and coordination of development assistant staff. Aidan holds a BS in Anthropology from Tulane University and a Master in City and Regional Planning from Georgia Institute of Technology.
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scottb@beacondevgroup.com
(206) 860-2491 x209
Scott brings a strong background in planning and economic development to his role at Beacon Development Group. Before joining the Beacon staff in June of 2006, Scott served as a Senior Real Estate Developer for the SouthEast Effective Development organization (SEED). Prior to his work at SEED, he served as a Special Assistant to the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development in Washington, DC. Scott holds a BA in Political Science and Political Economy from Washington University and a Master in Public Policy with a concentration in Housing and Urban Development from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
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heatherb@beacondevgroup.com
(206) 860-2491 x203
Heather has worked in affordable housing since 1997, including national housing policy work with the McCauley Institute in Washington D.C., housing development work for the Low Income Housing Institute of Seattle, a non-profit housing developer and, since 2002, as a Housing Developer at Beacon. Heather has been involved in multiple new construction projects, focusing on Farm Worker Housing in Central and Eastern Washington and is currently working on acquisition/rehab projects as well. Heather holds a BA in Political Science from Seattle University and a Master in Public Administration from the University of Washington.
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ajc@beacondevgroup.com
(206)-860-2491 x208
AJ joined the Beacon staff after his graduation from the University of Washington with a Masters in Urban Planning. While completing his degree program he worked as an Assistant Developer for Capital Hill Housing Improvement Group (CHHIP) where his responsibilities ranged from assisting in the development of funding applications to project research and home ownership feasibility. AJ also brings several years of experience as a GIS Analyst to the Beacon team.
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kates@beacondevgroup.com
206-860-2491 x214
Kate's involvement in affordable housing began in 2003 when she worked with the White Center Community Development Association conducting community outreach related to affordable housing. The following year, as a HUD Community Development Fellow, she began working with the Housing Resources Group where she later served as a Development Associate. Kate holds a BA in Government from Smith College and a Master in Urban Planning / Public Administration from the University of Washington.
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ginam@beacondevgroup.com
(206) 860-2491 x222
Gina has over 10 years of specific experience in construction management and engineering. Prior to joining Beacon, Gina worked as project manager for a variety of general contractors, as well as engineering and environmental consulting firms. Gina's most recent experience is in construction management for the Seattle Housing Authority's High Point HOPE VI project. Gina holds a BS in Construction Management from the University of Washington.
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johns@beacondevgroup.com
(206) 860-2491 x215
John brings eight years of experience in construction management, project engineering, housing development and hands-on carpentry "know-how" to his new role. Prior to coming to Beacon, John worked 4 years as a Project Engineer and Project Coordinator for the Rafn Company, a general contractor, in both new construction and redevelopment projects and served as the project engineer on Beacon's award winning Traugott Terrace Housing Project. John worked 2 years in housing management and development for Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program. John holds a BA from Carleton College and a Master of Urban Planning Degree from the University of Washington.
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sarahn@beacondevgroup.com
(206) 860-2491
Sarah has worked for BDG since 2001, most recently in the role of Development Director. Currently, Sarah has shifted to a part-time role at Beacon, and we are thrilled for her continued expertise with us. Sarah now works with all of our housing development staff, serving as a resource, particularly in the areas of finance, feasibility review, equity placement and project projections. Sarah has worked in affordable housing development for 5 years and spent 10 years in project management, international investments and corporate financial analysis. Immediately prior to coming to Beacon, Sarah served as the research coordinator for the Runstad Center for Real Estate at the University of Washington. Sarah also owned her own business and worked for 8 years with Simpson Investment Company. She has managed the financing and development of more than 20 projects, totaling over $90 million dollars. Sarah holds a BS in Accountancy from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and Master of Urban Planning Degree from the University of Washington, focusing on housing and community development. She also holds professional certification as Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
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natalyaj@beacondevgroup.com
206-860-2491 x201
Natalya brings 10 years of experience in finance and accounting related positions to her role at Beacon Development Group. Her work experience includes positions as a loan officer, tax preparer, full-charge bookkeeper, and financial advisor for various organizations in WA State. Natalya holds a Masters Degree in Economics from Ural State Technical University in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
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barbarag@beacondevgroup.com
(206) 860-2491 x204
Barbara comes to Beacon with over 20 years of leadership experience in non-profit, for-profit, and educational organizations. Barbara has served four years as the Executive Director of a non-profit training company, operated her own business, and worked twelve years as the client services and training director of a national non-profit educational organization. She has worked extensively in the areas of client relations, workshop development and delivery, staff supervision and support, leadership development, and team building. In her role at Beacon, Barbara works with the Board of Directors, President, and Leadership Team to create, implement, and evaluate structures, systems, and processes to promote the organizational effectiveness of Beacon Development Group and develop the skills and expertise of its employees.
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garyh@beacondevgroup.com
(206) 860-2491 x200
Gary brings a diverse set of skills and experiences to his role at Beacon Development Group. Prior to joining the Beacon staff Gary worked as an Administrative Specialist with the King County Sheriff’s Office. He has also worked as an Account Executive for a leading sports manufacturing firm in Western Washington. When he’s not working at Beacon, Gary spends many evenings and weekends serving as a broadcast announcer for college and professional sports teams in Washington State. Gary holds a BA /BS from Washington State University.
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