Sonya S. Mays

President & CEO

She helped lead Detroit out of bankruptcy and now has her sights set on propelling her hometown forward. Her mission: real estate development that addresses real needs.  

Craig Willian

Vice president, Real Estate

Mr. Willian brings to the firm extensive qualifications in multi-site development projects and managing investments into income producing assets.

Mark Meier

Cheif Financial Officer

Experienced CFO in accounting and financing conventional and LIHTC transactions. After over 25 years, he has come back to his Midwest roots.

Michael Appel

Senior Project Manager

Project management is his specialty. Bird watching comes in a close second and like his feathered friends, he finds it hard to resist a hunk of buttered bread.
 

Oren Brandvain

Project Manager

The office green thumb juggles real estate project manager with tending to his fruit trees. He also juggles balls. Sometimes while riding a unicycle.

Jubek Yongo-Bure

Project Analyst

Single family and multifamily project analysis. Passionate about social justice. Loves to travel, amateur photographer, and enjoys watching the sunset at the Detroit Riverwalk.

Dorothy Diop

Staff Accountant

Over 20+ years of Non-Profit Accounting experience. When she is not balancing accounting transactions, she is Super Mom to two children who are high achievers!

Martina Orange

Senior Manager, Homebuilding

Focuses on revamping Detroit’s Homes in the North End. Her motivation: “Your attitude determines your altitude”. Favorite hobbies include time with family and reading.

Dejane Mitchell

Office Coordinator

Serving as the primary contact for internal offices and providing assistance to Operations Manager. Approaching tasks with creativity and ingenuity. Just add Coffee.