California Developer Roundtable 2025: Advancing Affordable Housing Solutions
Century Housing, Lument, and Downs Pham & Kuei LLP proudly hosted the California Developer Roundtable on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, bringing together leaders in real estate development, finance, and policy for an insightful day of discussions on the future of affordable housing.
This annual gathering continues to be a key platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing, welcoming both longtime participants and new voices dedicated to tackling California’s housing challenges.
Our expert speakers and panelists engaged in meaningful conversations on critical topics shaping the affordable housing landscape:
- Governmental Update
Moderator: Gary Downs, Partner, Downs Pham & Kuei LLP- Caleb Roope, Founder & CEO, The Pacific Companies
- Marina Wiant, Executive Director, TCAC/CDLAC
- Emily Cadik, CEO, Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition
- Challenges in Affordable Housing Insurance
Introduction: Gary Downs, Partner, Downs Pham & Kuei LLP- Hanna Jamar, General Counsel, Lincoln Avenue Communities
- Peter Barker, President, Barker Management
- Non-LIHTC Affordable Housing Finance
Moderator: Josh Hamilton, Senior Vice President, Century Housing- Stephanie McFadden, Director, Multifamily Programs, CalHFA
- Jenna Hornstock, CEO & Founder, Hornstock Strategies
- Ryan Johnson, Interim CEO, Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency
- Brad Padden, CEO & Founder, Housing Diversity Corporation
- Bonds, Debt, Credits, and More
Moderator: Aaron Wooler, Managing Director, Lument- Ben Barker, Financial Advisor, CA Municipal Finance Authority
- Roy Faerber, Senior Vice President, Equity Production, Boston Financial
- Wade Norris, Partner, Norris George & Ostro PLLC
- Nick Hamilton, Senior Managing Director, Lument
- Keynote Presentation: National Economics & Political Forecast
- Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D., Founding Partner, Beacon Economics
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants and sponsors who made this year’s roundtable a success. We look forward to continuing these important conversations and reconvening in 2026 to further drive progress in affordable housing development across California.
