Sarida Scott is an assistant professor of architecture and community development and director for the master of community development program at the University of Detroit Mercy. The program offers a holistic approach to the theory and practice of community development with a foundation rooted in service, social justice, and sustainability. Her career has concentrated in […]

Akobe Sandy serves on Cinnaire Lending’s Board of Directors. Mr. Sandy is an impact investment officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) where his experience in socially responsible investments helps to bridge capital gaps for under-invested people and communities.  Previously, Mr. Sandy was with John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation as an impact investments

Marissa Downs serves on Cinnaire Solutions’ Board of Directors. Ms. Downs is principal at Mosaic Property Ventures, a multifamily housing development company that takes a thoughtful approach to community development by creating dynamic neighborhoods and housing opportunities for individuals, families, and older adults.  Ms. Downs began her career as an analyst at Related Capital, and

Monty is Senior Vice President, Agency Multifamily Mortgage Originator, in Cinnaire’s Chicago, IL, office. He is responsible for sourcing and originating multifamily loans for Cinnaire’s CPC Mortgage Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHA Agency products and fostering relationships with investors, developers and industry partners. Monty has more than 20 years experience in the multifamily lending sector

Jenn Wendtland is a Fund Manager in Cinnaire’s Madison, WI office. She is responsible for the management and reporting requirements of equity funds, playing a key role in maintaining investor relations. Drawing upon her extensive expertise managing investment portfolios, she prepares reporting information to investors, maintains LIHTC fund benefit schedules, and coordinates the collection and

Donald Tucker is a retired lawyer. His areas of practice have included complex litigation, real estate, corporate, municipal, and government relations.  Mr. Tucker served as Legislative Counsel to United States Senator Philip A. Hart in Washington, D.C. in the mid-1970s, and has been engaged in the private practice of law until 2014.  He has several

Brett Macleod serves on Cinnaire’s Board of Directors. Mr. Macleod is an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase in the Community Development Banking group, where he finances affordable housing and urban revitalization real estate projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Prior to joining JPMC in April 2012, he was a Banker at Citigroup in the Citi Community Capital

Christine Hobbs serves on Cinnaire’s Board of Directors.  Ms. Hobbs is a former Director of Affordable Housing in Freddie Mac’s Multifamily Division. While at Freddie Mac, she oversaw the strategy, direction, and implementation of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investment program for Freddie Mac, growing the portfolio to over $7 Billion. Ms. Hobbs managed

Wendell Johns serves as Chair of Cinnaire’s Board of Directors. From 2006 to 2010, Mr. Johns served as Executive Vice President and CFO of the NHP Foundation, a nonprofit owner and operator of affordable rental housing in (then) 11 states. During a leadership transition and headquarters relocation, he was asked to serve as acting COO/CEO.

Michael J. Taylor serves on Cinnaire’s Board of Directors.  Mr. Taylor is senior vice president, West Territory Executive, for PNC Bank.  He is responsible for community and economic development activities for Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin.  Prior to this, he was the president and executive director of the National City Community

Derrick Collins serves as the Dean for the College of Business at Chicago State University.  Under Mr. Collins’ stewardship, the College of Business has expanded its curriculum offerings to enhance students’ industry-specific and technical proficiencies, including entrepreneurship, provide international business training and exposure via global internships, in addition to positioning the College to offer an

Quinetta Roberson serves on Cinnaire’s Board of Directors. Dr. Roberson is the John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Management and Psychology at Michigan State University. Prior to her current position, she was an Endowed Chair at Villanova University and a tenured professor at Cornell University. She has also been a visiting scholar at universities on