April Housing

We’re making meaningful progress in our work to preserve the affordability of our portfolio, while delivering meaningful upgrades for our residents. This latest project in North Austin will also see us converting 47 apartments from market rate to affordable – benefiting even more families. Check out the full details here: https://lnkd.in/eHWqC936

Jack Buice, CPA, a longtime member of the Tax team based in Reno, is well-known across the team for his thoughtfulness, willingness to participate, and reliability. As a Tax Manager, Jack is instrumental in our reporting and compliance workstreams while keeping abreast of new tax considerations in the industry.   𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐱?   I attended the University of Nevada at Reno, intending to go into some type of accounting. I jumped into a career in tax after college, and I achieved my CPA license in 2010!   𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧?   We’re a big football family (Go, Cowboys!) I have volunteered my weekends for the last 20 years to help coach the local high school football team. This year, my son will be on the team I’m helping coach!   𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐧?   My wife and I have a yearly tradition of attending the BottleRock music festival in Napa. It blends food, wine, and great music. Last year’s highlight was seeing Nelly and T-Pain!

At April Housing, we know how important it is to build community within our teams. To celebrate hitting a major milestone last week, our Tax team in Reno spent the afternoon axe throwing. They split up into teams for some friendly competition, blowing off steam and enjoying spending time together outside of the office!

One of the best things about working at April Housing is the focus on professional development, giving teammates opportunities to grow their skills and networks while doing impactful work.   Team members from FP&A, Accounting and Technology have been at the Yardi YASC conference in San Diego this week, joining leaders in the space to hear about industry trends and new innovations. It’s easy to smile when you’re learning new things alongside great people!   Interested in joining a team that invests in you? Check out our open positions here:  https://lnkd.in/gUyfHspR

Our CEO Alice Carr and Head of Preservation Perica Bell are on the cover of the latest Commercial Observer talking about our work preserving the affordability of our portfolio while also delivering improvements that will directly benefit our residents. We’re proud of the recognition our team is getting, but even more proud of the positive impact we’re having in communities across the country.    As Alice says in the piece “There’s so many challenges in it, it’s difficult work. It’s commercial real estate, but with lots of bells and whistles attached. Sometimes that’s fun, sometimes that’s just plain challenging, but it’s so rewarding.”    Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gmHhBc-Y

“This is just the start of a very prolific resyndication program and the start of executing on our commitment to preserving affordability at our portfolio,” says Alice Carr, CEO of April Housing.   Our CEO, Alice Carr, and Head of Preservation, Perica Bell spoke to Affordable Housing Finance about our important work to preserve the affordability of our portfolio. Check out the write-up here: https://lnkd.in/ddhDjEFA

“This is about more than just preserving and extending affordability in these specific communities. April Housing’s work fundamentally speaks to the level of ambition we have for this sector, as we step into a better future together.”   That’s what our CEO Alice Carr has to say about our work to preserve the affordability of our communities and make meaningful improvements that will directly benefit residents. Read more about our progress here: https://lnkd.in/gpkxy-aq

On Labor Day, we extend our sincere thanks to the committed legion of workers who add to the strength and prosperity of our nation. April Housing understands the vital role quality affordable housing plays in supporting working residents and families and in building thriving communities, and we are proud to continue pursuing new paths to increase the supply of affordable housing in the US.

Ron Brillantes, Senior Business Engineer and inaugural member of April Housing’s Technology team, is well-appreciated by his colleagues for his wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and collaborative attitude. His passion for making a positive impact on his community led him to April Housing, where he plays a key role in revolutionizing our data reporting to allow our teams to have up-to-date and comprehensive information about our portfolio.   𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩?   “I grew up in Carlsbad, California, where I still live. I’ve spent my whole life in San Diego County, graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. Nowadays, I visit my alma mater to mentor with the Career Services department, helping young adults craft their resumes, prepare for interviews, and think about career paths.”   𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞?   “My wife and I share a passion for horses. I make time each month to ride “Beans,” a Pinto horse I’ve bonded with at my local stable. Eventually, in retirement, I hope to volunteer at a horse rescue, but in the meantime, I do work with shelter dogs through a San Diego rescue organization.”   𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧?   “My high school mentor told me, ‘Find something that suits your personality and that you find rewarding,’ and that has guided all of my career choices. It’s important to me to be working to better my community and that is where I find fulfillment. From my first position as auditor for the District Attorney’s office of San Diego County to working in healthcare analytics at Children’s Hospital, to my current position at April, I always want to leave a positive impact.”

Yesterday, our Los Angeles office took to the streets for an afternoon of team building, working together to complete a scavenger hunt around Downtown LA. The teams explored Downtown’s unique architecture and learned about the rich history that is hidden right in our backyard. At April, we know how important it is to foster collaboration and camaraderie within our team!