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GARY RODNEY CHAIRMAN

Gary Rodney works with the senior management team to expand and improve on CREA’s investor base and enhance relationships in different markets. With a wealth of experience from many sides of the affordable housing space, he brings a broad base of perspectives to the table. Nominated by New York City mayor Bill de Blasio in 2014, Gary served as president of the New York City Housing Development Corporation. He enjoys getting to know each and every client, listening to what’s important to them, and ensuring CREA does everything possible to address their needs and concerns. At the end of the day, what matters

most to Gary is knowing he’s played a part in helping someone achieve a better housing situation. When he’s not working, Gary enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, watching movies, and traveling.

JEFF WHITING PRESIDENT & CEO

Jeff Whiting oversees all activities at CREA and has since its inception in 2001. He has grown CREA from 1 to 80+ employees with a nationally- known reputation as one of the top syndication companies. His

passion to help people gain stability and a sense of belonging fuels his dedication to affordable housing advocacy both locally and nationally. As he strives to ensure everyone has a voice, Jeff regularly travels to Washington, D.C. to advocate for low-income housing. As the leader of CREA, he empowers his team to make fresh, forward-thinking decisions at every turn. Outside of work, Jeff enjoys golf, spending time with his wife and four kids, reading, and doing some writing. He also volunteers as president emeritus of the Affordable House Tax Credit Coalition board in Washington, D.C.

ROGER SHANK EVP, CFO

Roger Shank is responsible for all financial accounting for CREA, managing financial reporting, audits, taxes, and borrowings. He has over 20 years of financial industry accounting and operational experience including serving as senior vice president and controller for City Financial Corp/City Securities Corp, CFO of a boutique estate planning firm, and controller for a nationally-recognized estate planning firm. He’s most passionate about tackling challenges head-on and enjoys seeing issues come to successful resolutions. Roger believes investors and developers choose CREA because of the company’s ability to be

nimble and flexible, bending to meet the needs of their clients. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four daughters. He also travels to Haiti providing relief through a charitable organization.

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