John L. Garvin (512) 658-2921
[email protected] Work Experience January, 2009 - present Independent Consultant Consult on various multifamily housing policies for affordable housing developers, lenders, etc.
September, 2008 – January, 2009 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Expert Consultant to the Office of the Secretary •
Advised on recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Ike.
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Worked with state housing finance agencies to develop a portfolio of available units for displaced families.
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Trained HUD and FEMA Joint Field Office staff on the emergency housing voucher program (DHAP-Ike).
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Monitored and advised on damaged HUD-assisted and FHA-insured multifamily portfolio.
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Advised HUD and FEMA staff on the implementation of Section 689(i) of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2007 – Rental Repair Pilot Program to provide temporary housing following a disaster.
July, 2007 – August, 2008 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing & Senior Advisor to the Federal Housing Commissioner •
Directed activities regarding mortgage insurance programs to facilitate the purchase or refinancing of multifamily rental housing.
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Proposed and implemented regulatory changes to streamline HUD programs to facilitate transactions that utilize equity from Low Income Housing Tax Credits and tax-exempt bond financing.
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Oversaw the administration of rental assistance programs - Project-based Section 8, Rent Supplement, etc.
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Created and promoted policies to preserve the HUD/FHA affordable housing portfolio.
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Advised on policies regarding the Section 232 mortgage insurance program to facilitate the construction and substantial rehabilitation of nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, and assisted-living facilities.
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Oversaw the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities programs.
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Oversaw asset management responsibilities relating to mortgage servicing, default servicing, and acquisition and disposition of loans and properties.
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Testified before Congress on senior housing policies, multifamily preservation, and housing options for special needs populations.
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Represented HUD/FHA at numerous national trade organization conferences.
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Senior Advisor responsibilities (listed below).
January, 2006 – August, 2008 U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Senior Advisor to the Federal Housing Commissioner/Assistant Secretary for Housing Page 1
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Advised the Federal Housing Commissioner on various single family and multifamily housing policies.
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Consulted on legislative initiatives to modernize the single family FHA mortgage insurance program.
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Acted as liaison to Congress on single family and multifamily Federal Housing Administration (FHA) policies.
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Developed and promoted policies to assist the Administration in addressing solutions to subprime mortgage market concerns.
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Provided the Commissioner with analysis of HUD’s role in regulating charter compliance for the Government Sponsored Enterprises - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
August, 2000 – December, 2005 Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP) Executive Director •
Directed activities of a 501(c)(6) trade organization representing private sector affordable housing owners, developers, investors, lenders, property managers, etc. - to promote a mission “to increase the supply and quality of affordable housing.”
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Testified before various legislative bodies on industry views on affordable housing legislation and policy.
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Facilitated training sessions to educate housing providers on Low Income Housing Tax Credits, tax-exempt bond financing, market analysis, utility allowances, Fair Housing, etc.
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Coordinated and hosted annual Texas Housing Conference that educates more than 400 affordable housing providers.
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Presented industry views at national conferences and workshops.
July, 1997 – August, 2000 Texas Department of Housing &Community Affairs (TDHCA) Director of Strategic Planning & Housing Resources •
Established performance-based budget measures, goals, strategies, outcomes, outputs, and efficiencies guiding the funding (est. $400 million annually) of 20 housing and community development programs.
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Prepared performance reports for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and Texas Legislative Budget Board.
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Presided over numerous statewide public hearings to receive input on agency programs, housing need, community development need, etc.
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Directed new program development: Texas YouthWorks, Texas Home of Your Own, Texas Statewide Homebuyer Education Program, and Statewide Architectural Barrier Removal Program.
March, 1996 – July, 1997 Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) Director of Housing Resources •
Directed activities of the Texas Housing Resource Center - an information clearinghouse on programs, regional and state level needs assessment, demographics, etc.
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Served as agency liaison to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Responsible for the development of capacity building initiatives for nonprofit housing organizations.
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Represented agency at legislative hearings, conferences, etc.
November, 1995 – March, 1996 Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) Research Associate •
Coordinated the publication and annual submission of the HUD Consolidated Plan and the Texas State Low Income Housing Plan.
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Researched and developed programs focused on serving seniors and people with disabilities.
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Analyzed U.S. Census data on housing needs, community development needs, poverty, homelessness, etc.
July, 1992 – August, 1994 Japanese Foreign Ministry, Hamamatsu International Relations Coordinator •
Assisted in the creation of local policies governing international affairs, immigrant housing, anti-discrimination, economic development, etc.
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Presented to business groups, news media, public interest groups, etc. on U.S./Japan relations, international economic development, crime, and education.
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Published a foreign resident newsletter with a circulation exceeding 5,000.
Education
Master of Arts - Asian Studies, Japanese Economic Policy, University of Texas at Austin, 1992 Bachelor of Science - Business Economics, Bentley College, Waltham, MA, 1987 Kansai Gaidai University, Japanese Economic Policy, Osaka, Japan, 1986
Internships
Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs - Oita, Japan - International Affairs Office, Summer 1991 Houston Consulate General of Japan, January 1991 - July 1992 Austin, TX Chamber of Commerce - Export Assistance Center, Fall 1990
Awards & Honors
Leadership & Commitment Award, Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities – Texas Housing Summit, 2008 Acknowledgement of Service - National Association of Real Estate Brokers, 2007 UCP Victory 100 Volunteer Service Award - United Cerebral Palsy of America, 2004 Acknowledgement of Achievement - Board of Directors, TX Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs, 2000 Tribute for Outstanding Public Service to People with Disabilities - United Cerebral Palsy of Texas, 1999 Community Now Award - Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities, 1998 Gubernatorial Selection - Governor’s Executive Development Program, Texas, 1997 Public Servant of the Year - Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, 1996
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