Beyond Four Walls: Conversations on Affordable Housing

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Beyond Four Walls: Conversations on Affordable Housing

Beyond Four Walls: Conversations on Affordable Housing" is brought to you by the National Housing Conference (NHC), the nation’s oldest and broadest coalition of affordable housing leaders in America. During our podcast, we will delve deep into America’s pressing housing issues and get to know some of the people that have devoted their lives to seeking tangible, impactful, and achievable solutions. To learn more about NHC and become a member visit nhc.org. Be sure to like this podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    A Conversation with Matt Cullen, former executive of Dan Gilbert's Family of Companies

    In this week's episode, we welcome Matt Cullen, Chairman of JACK Entertainment and a former executive who led gaming, real estate, and other initiatives for Dan Gilbert’s Family of Companies. Matt’s career spans decades of impactful leadership, from overseeing GM’s 450-million-square-foot global real estate portfolio to spearheading Detroit’s riverfront transformation and revitalizing urban landscapes in both Detroit and Cleveland.    From revitalizing neighborhoods to tackling economic and environmental challenges, Cullen joins NHC's President and CEO to discuss Detroit’s economic recovery and offers valuable lessons for other cities looking to build a stronger future.

    48 min

  2. FEB 3

    A Conversation with Ann Oliva, National Alliance to End Homelessness

    In this week's episode, we welcome Ann Oliva, CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, a public education, advocacy, and capacity-building organization dedicated to ending homelessness in the United States. A career veteran of homelessness and housing policy, she is recognized as one of the foremost experts on homelessness in the nation.  Oliva joins NHC's President and CEO David Dworkin for a conversation on the state of homelessness in America exploring the biggest challenges, key opportunities, and real solutions that can drive meaningful change.

    48 min

  3. JAN 27

    A Conversation with Ed Brady, Home Builders Institute

    In this week's episode, we welcome Ed Brady, President and CEO of the Home Builders Institute, which has been training and educating America’s home construction workforce for more than 50 years. Brady is a sought after thought leader in the housing industry, home building, and workforce development space with decades of experience and leadership. Brady joins NHC's President and CEO David Dworkin to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the homebuilding and construction space to help address the country’s affordable housing shortage.

    50 min

  4. JAN 21

    A Conversation with Sharon Wilson Géno, National Multifamily Housing Council

    In this week's episode, we welcome Sharon Wilson Géno, President of the National Multifamily Housing Council, which represents rental owners, managers, developers, and suppliers who provide rental homes for 40 million Americans. A 30-year veteran of the housing industry, Géno has led efforts across for-profit and nonprofit sectors to tackle housing affordability, community development, and policy challenges.   Géno joins NHC's President and CEO David Dworkin to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the rental housing industry to help address the country’s affordable housing shortage.

    49 min

  5. JAN 14

    A Fireside Chat with Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.)

    On December 4, 2024, the National Housing Conference (NHC) hosted our Solutions for Affordable Housing convening at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. In this week's episode, we revisit the convening's fireside chat between NHC's President and CEO David Dworkin and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), where they discuss housing policy, bipartisan collaboration in a highly partisan Congress, and economic development issues.  During his time in the Senate, Senator Warner has established himself as a bipartisan leader who works across the aisle to accomplish sustainable solutions to America’s most important challenges. He has served as a key supporter of several pieces of critical legislation addressing today’s affordable housing shortage, including cosponsoring the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act and the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, as well as a long-time leader and advocate for the New Markets Tax Credit.

    26 min

  6. JAN 6

    A Conversation with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI)

    On December 4, 2024, the National Housing Conference (NHC) hosted our “Solutions for Affordable Housing” convening at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. In this week's episode, we revisit the convening's fireside chat between NHC's President and CEO David Dworkin and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), where they address the election, the future of the Democratic party, prospects for bipartisanship in a highly partisan political environment, and whether the affordable housing crisis can bring the parties together around real solutions.

    30 min

  7. 12/16/2024

    A Conversation with Bill Emerson, Rocket Companies

    In this week's episode, we welcome Bill Emerson, President of Rocket Companies. With a career spanning over two decades at Rocket and its related businesses, Bill brings a wealth of experience in leadership, strategic planning, and navigating economic cycles. From serving as CEO of Rocket Mortgage for 15 years to his recent role as Interim CEO of Rocket Companies, Bill has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s culture and growth.  Emerson joins NHC's President and CEO David Dworkin to discuss the evolution of the mortgage industry over the past 30 years, highlighting positive transformations as well as emerging opportunities and challenges. They also cover Rocket Companies' significant role in Detroit’s economic recovery.

    55 min

  8. 12/09/2024

    A Conversation with Bob Broeksmit, Mortgage Bankers Association

    In this week's episode, we welcome Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, which represents the mortgage finance industry. A senior finance executive and corporate officer with a 35-year career in the mortgage sector, he has directed all aspects of lending activities, including marketing, sales, operations, secondary marketing, loan servicing, and default management.  Broeksmit joins NHC's President and CEO David Dworkin to discuss the challenges and opportunities in lending, servicing, and navigating industry regulations to help address the shortage of affordable housing in the country.

    52 min
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Beyond Four Walls: Conversations on Affordable Housing" is brought to you by the National Housing Conference (NHC), the nation’s oldest and broadest coalition of affordable housing leaders in America. During our podcast, we will delve deep into America’s pressing housing issues and get to know some of the people that have devoted their lives to seeking tangible, impactful, and achievable solutions. To learn more about NHC and become a member visit nhc.org. Be sure to like this podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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