Lisa R. Hodges, Esq.
6026 Cross Country Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: 410-585-1198, Mobile: 443-621-6006, Email: lrhesq@gmail.com
Present Position
Hodges Development, LLC. Principal. March 2007 to Present
 Provide real estate development advisory services to large governmental organizations,
national lending institutions and affordable housing providers specializing in finance,
sustainability and affordable housing policy.
 Provide strategic engagement advisory services for large scale planning efforts
 Deliver training to small public housing authorities on energy performance contracting.
 Clients include DC Housing Authority, Enterprise Community Partners, Mercy Loan Fund,
Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, the Prince George’s County
Redevelopment Authority, Baltimore Metropolitan Council and US Department of Housing
and Community Development.
 Review applications for CDFI programs including Capital Magnet Fund, and Technical
Assistance grants and USGBC Education session proposals for Greenbuild Conference.
Oystertree Consulting, L3C. Senior Advisor. July 2011 to Present.
 Structures financing for mixed finance, multi-source large-scale real estate development
transactions.
 Strategic management advisory services delivery to public housing authorities.
 Sustainable building advisory services delivery for real estate development transactions as well
as governmental and non-governmental organizations
 Curriculum development for US Department of Housing and Community Development,
Sustainable Building Practices for HUD grantees
 Provide policy advisory services to governmental and non-governmental organizations
 Responsible for new business development, organizational management support, supervise
project management staff.
 Clients include Philadelphia Housing Authority, Housing Authority Insurance Group, and
Emerald Cities Collaborative.
Howard University, School of Architecture and Design. Adjunct Faculty. August 2010 to
Present.
 Course: Fall Term, Urban Housing Seminar, “The Practice and Politics of Affordable Housing
Development,” and Spring Term “The Business of Architecture: Real Estate Development and
Finance,” and Rebuilding NOLA: Guided Independent Study and Intensive Site Study
Previous Positions
Boston Housing Authority (BHA), Real Estate Development Dept. Director. April 2011 to
July 2011
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Supervised leveraged and mixed finance redevelopment program with combined total
development costs of over $200 million, including several HOPE VI redevelopments, Capital
Fund Community Facilities projects, and public housing to project based voucher conversion
Represented BHA on City housing policy committees, the Mayor’s Leading the Way
initiative.
Responsible for expanding the pipeline of redevelopment projects
Responsible for BHA interagency coordination with City housing, and redevelopment
departments.
Managed senior, midlevel and administrative staff.
Advised the Administrator in housing policy, real estate development, and green affordable
housing matters.
District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), Office of Planning and Development,
Development Advisor to the Director. February 2007 to April 2011
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Managed large scale mixed finance redevelopment projects with combined total development
costs of over $100 million, including New Communities Initiative properties, where local
funds are used in place of HOPE VI subsidy to redevelop economically challenged areas
improving both the physical assets and human capital.
Represented DCHA in District-wide and national housing policy committees, including the
Fannie Mae Housing in the Nation’s Capital Advisory Committee and the Mayor’s Green
Building Advisory Council.
Responsible for DCHA application for competitive ARRA economic stimulus funds and for
ongoing management and reporting of the use of those funds.
Responsible for DCHA participation and support of DC Promise Neighborhoods application.
Advised the Director in District housing policy, real estate development, and green affordable
housing matters.
District of Columbia, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, Special
Assistant. July 2004 to February 2007
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Managed the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force, a 28 member body charged with
developing a 10 year strategy to increase the amount of mixed-income, culturally diverse
neighborhoods, the number of affordable housing units, and the overall production of housing
in the District, while minimizing displacement of current residents. Managed $400,000
budget and six staff members over the course of two-year task force.
Produced the monthly Housing Pipeline Report which outlines District investment in
affordable housing on a per project basis, including depth of affordability, source of funds, and
number of units produced.
Managed New Communities Initiative, urban redevelopment program with initial $6 million
planning and operating budget to create several initiative area master plans and execute
significant redevelopment in those areas. Responsible for implementing redevelopment plan
for first 28 acre area, assembling 10 acres of the area from private owners, and securing $558
million in diverse public and private sources for project budget.
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Disposed of District-owned real property, coordinate interagency housing policy initiatives,
and serve as chief housing policy advisor to the Deputy Mayor.
Member of Department of Housing and Community Development Loan and Project
Committee, evaluate loan and project proposals, evaluate and approve project underwriting
including Federal, local and conventional financing, make funding recommendations to the
Director.
Represented the Deputy Mayor on the District of Columbia Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners. Responsibilities include policy, operations, and financial advice.
Managed Housing Strategy Group consisting of all housing cluster agency directors and
executive staff responsible for coordination of all housing capital, planning and funding for
the District.
Georgetown University Law Center (GULC), Harrison Institute for Public Law,
Housing and Community Development Clinic, Adjunct Faculty/Staff Attorney.
February 2004 to July 2004
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Provided ongoing representation to cooperative associations on corporate and real estate
development matters including obtaining rehabilitation funding, contract negotiation,
rehabilitation project management, development consulting, and corporate governance.
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Prepared and analyzed financial projections in relation to affordable housing and
economic development for clients, including local and federal government
agencies, community development corporations and non profit sponsors.
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Researched and wrote “Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Law in D.C.: Analysis and
Recommendations for Intervention,” for the Fannie Mae Foundation. Developed
research method, presented method to Institutional Review Board, conducted focus
groups, compiled data, and completed a written report with substantive
recommendations to Fannie Mae.
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Supervised law students doing case work, conduct weekly meetings, develop
formal work plans, edit student written work in terms of legal analysis, citations,
style, evaluate student presentations and grade overall performance. Lead several
weekly three-hour clinical seminars on Housing and Community Development.
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Developed recommendations for expansion of the GULC’s Economic
Development Program
Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC), Economic Development Officer.
January 2001 to January 2004.
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Issued Request for Proposals, draft disposition documents, dispose of cityowned real property totaling over $750,000
Created new Urban Renewal Plan, direct community and legislative process
Implemented $4 million acquisition funded by HUD 108 Loan, Brownfield Economic
Development Initiative Funds and creation of Tax Increment Finance District
Directed and assisted in the relocation of businesses from private and public development
projects.
Responsible for funding almost $1 million in private real estate development projects.
Coordinated and authored the BDC component of successful New Markets Tax Credit
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application, in conjunction with private funder.
Evaluated and assisted developers in crafting source and use pro formas,
multi-year income pro formas.
Successfully presented loans and property disposition proposals to Board of
Estimates, Board of Finance, and City Council Ordinances regarding Planned
Unit Developments, Sales, Urban Renewal Plan. Responsible for directing and
developing area master plans.
Reservoir Hill H.O.P.E., Inc., Executive Director. March 1999 to May 1999, August
1999 to November 2000.
 Responsible for all aspects of operations, staff management, compliance, and program
development for non-profit real estate development corporation.
 Structured partnership participation in $4.5 million historic multi-family project.
 Structured single-family homeownership project with multi-layered financing.
 Prepare due diligence for traditional and non-traditional lenders for construction loans,
pre-development financing and permanent financing.
 Directed management team of seven for ongoing construction, project development,
property management, and community relations. Instituted fundraising strategy and
board development.
 Updated and revise the neighborhood master plan.
 Conducted trainings quarterly for community in real estate development, financing, and
capacity building.
Madison Avenue Development Corporation, Executive Director. January 1999 to
April 2000.
 Responsible for all aspects of operations, compliance, and program development
for non-profit real estate development corporation including supervision of staff.
 Structured historic redevelopment project with $3 million budget through layered
financing of federal block grant funds, state bond funding, construction loan,
foundation loans, letter of credit guarantee, and collateral guarantee loans.
 Led management team for ongoing construction.
 Created development strategy, raised over $200,000 in funds.
 Instituted board development and board training program.
Sole Practitioner. March 1994 to June 1998, maintains license to practice in Maryland.
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Practice areas include corporate transactions, contract drafting and negotiation, real estate
finance and construction, venture capital, civil litigation, community association and nonprofit representation.
Limited current client list.
Campaign Consultant: Public and Media Relations. June 1998 to November 1998.
Campaign for Lisa Gladden, Delegate for House of Representatives, State of Maryland,
successful in primary and general election bid.
Speaking Engagements, Technical Assistance
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships Energy Efficien cy Summit. “Public Policy and
Value and Support Retrofits, “ Springfield, MA. June 18-19, 2013
ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law. “Stretching the
Green Dollar: Energy Oriented Financing to Preserve Affordable Housing” Washingt on, DC.
May 23, 2013 .
Next American City, “The Future of Affordable Housing and FHA,” Washington, DC
March 4, 2013.
Architecture For Humanity, Design Like You Give a Damn, “Eco Development in Low
Income Communities,” San Francisco, CA November 13, 2012
ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law. “HUD Incentives
and Standards for Retrofits.” Washington, DC. May 23-24, 2012 .
American Architectural Foundation, Sustainable Cities Design Academy, finance and
development policy expert. Washington, DC November 3-4, 2011
US Green Building Council, Greenbuild Expo 2011, “Public Housing Authorities:
Meeting the Triple Bottom Line,” engagement confirmed Toronto, Canada Oct. 6, 2011
HUD Going Green Public Housing Conference, “Creating Deep Green Public Housing:
Lessons from the Field,” Boston, MA July 14, 2011
ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law. “Green Issues in
Asset Management.” Washington, DC. May 26, 2011 .
US Green Building Council, Greenbuild Expo 2010, “Public Housing Authorities as
Sustainable Building Innovators,” Chicago, IL November 13, 2010.
American Architectural Foundation, Sustainable Cities Design Academy, design review
expert. Chicago, IL November 14-16
ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law. “Maximizing
Green: Using Tax Credits to Optimize Energy Investments.” Washington, DC. May 28 2010 .
MARC NAHRO Spring Conference. “Maximizing the Use of Green Strategies.” Wilmington, DE.
May 4, 2010.
Gulf Coast Green, Reframing Our Built Environment: “Retrofitting Multifamily Properties to
Enhance Affordability.” Houston, TX. April 15, 2010.
HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program Problem Solving Clinic: Technical Assistance.
Chicago, IL. February 4, 2010.
LISC Bay Area Symposium, Greening Multifamily Public Housing, “Financing Green
Improvements to Multifamily Retrofits.” Oakland, CA. January 6, 2010.
USGBC Affordable Housing Summit. “Project Charrette: Parkside Additions.”
Phoenix, AZ. November 10, 2009
MAHRA Executive Director’s Conference, “ Greening an Agency, a Portfolio, New
Projects,” in conjunction with Local Initiatives Support Collaborative. Garrett Co., MD. October 16,
2009.
ABA Fall Affordable Housing and Community Development Law Conference , “ How to
Green Your Building Without Blowing Your Budget.” Newport, RI. October 8, 2009.
HUD HOPE VI Green Building and Energy Efficient Development Conference. “Green Finance
and Funding: Financial Resources and Financial Models for Green Development”. Washington, DC.
June 26, 2009.
ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law. “Redeveloping
Public Housing: The World Without HOPEVI.” Washington, DC. May 24 2007 .
Education
Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA. Juris Doctorate, June 1991
Clinical Experience: Trial Advocacy Workshop - three week intensive litigation training;
Legal Services Center, Jamaica Plain, MA. - student advocate in housing division.
Haverford College, Haverford, PA. Bachelor of Arts, June 1988
Major: Philosophy.
Universite Paul Valery, Montpellier, France. Junior Year Abroad program in association
with West Chester University. Studied: Philosophy, Film, Language.
Professional Affiliations
Urban Land Institute, member
US Green Building Council, member
American Bar Association, member and Chair, Energy and Green Incentives Committee
for the Forum on Affordable Housing & Community Development Law
American Institute of Architects, associate member
Harvard Club of Maryland: Member, 2000 to present
Professional Service
Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown Gubernatorial Campaign, Finance Committee Member
May 2013 to present
Holy Nativity St. John Development Corporation, Board Member 2012 to present.
Democratic Nation Committee, MidAtlantic Finance Committee Member, 2006 to present.
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church: Elder - 2003 to present, Board of Trustees- 1996 to 2000.
Lisa Gladden for Senate: Chief Strategist and Finance Committee - July 2002 to 2004.
American Friends Service Committee: Affirmative Action Committee, Clerk - 2000 to 2004.
H.E.A.L., Inc.: Board of Directors – 2004
Reservoir Hill Improvement Council: Board Member, Assistant Treasurer, Finance
Committee, Chair of Housing Committee - June 2000 to September 2001.Madison
Avenue Development Corporation: Board Member - 1996-1998.
The Baltimore Courthouse and Law Museum Foundation, Inc.: Member, Mitchell Portrait Committee
Alliance of Black Women Attorneys: Executive Board Member- 1994
Maryland Council For Humanities: Humanities for Maryland Representative - 1995
Faith Presbyterian Church: Deacon, Board Member - 1993-95
Publications:
Alliance of Black Women Attorneys News Journal: Co-Editor, Contributing Author 1994-1996
Fellowships:
National Urban Coalition: M. Carl Holman Leadership Development Institute Fellow - 1996
Languages:
French: Written, spoken, and read.