garvin, john_resume - 2009

8/14/2019 Garvin, John_Resume - 2009

1/3

John L. Garvin(512) 658-2921

[email protected]

Work Experience

January, 2009 - presentIndependent Consultant

Consult on various multifamily housing policies for affordable housing developers, lenders, etc.

September, 2008 January, 2009U.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.

Worked with state housing finance agencies to develop a portfolio of available units for displaced families.

Trained HUD and FEMA Joint Field Office staff on the emergency housing voucher program (DHAP-Ike).

Monitored and advised on damaged HUD-assisted and FHA-insured multifamily portfolio.

Advised HUD and FEMA staff on the implementation of Section 689(i) of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management ReformAct of 2007 Rental Repair Pilot Program to provide temporary housing following a disaster.

July, 2007 August, 2008U.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 rentalhousing.

Proposed and implemented regulatory changes to streamline HUD programs to facilitate transactions that utilize equity fromLow Income Housing Tax Credits and tax-exempt bond financing.

Oversaw the administration of rental assistance programs - Project-based Section 8, Rent Supplement, etc.

Created and promoted policies to preserve the HUD/FHA affordable housing portfolio.

Advised on policies regarding the Section 232 mortgage insurance program to facilitate the construction and substantialrehabilitation of nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, and assisted-living facilities.

Oversaw the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons withDisabilities programs.

Oversaw asset management responsibilities relating to mortgage servicing, default servicing, and acquisition and dispositionof loans and properties.

Testified before Congress on senior housing policies, multifamily preservation, and housing options for special needspopulations.

Represented HUD/FHA at numerous national trade organization conferences.

Senior Advisor responsibilities (listed below).

January, 2006 August, 2008U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Senior Advisor to the Federal Housing Commissioner/Assistant Secretary for Housing

Page 1


2/3

Advised the Federal Housing Commissioner on various single family and multifamily housing policies.

Consulted on legislative initiatives to modernize the single family FHA mortgage insurance program.

Acted as liaison to Congress on single family and multifamily Federal Housing Administration (FHA) policies.

Developed and promoted policies to assist the Administration in addressing solutions to subprime mortgage market concerns

Provided the Commissioner with analysis of HUDs role in regulating charter compliance for the Government SponsoredEnterprises - 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.

Testified before various legislative bodies on industry views on affordable housing legislation and policy.

Facilitated training sessions to educate housing providers on Low Income Housing Tax Credits, tax-exempt bond financing,market analysis, utility allowances, Fair Housing, etc.

Coordinated and hosted annual Texas Housing Conference that educates more than 400 affordable housing providers.

Presented industry views at national conferences and workshops.

July, 1997 August, 2000Texas 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.

Prepared performance reports for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and Texas Legislative BudgetBoard.

Presided over numerous statewide public hearings to receive input on agency programs, housing need, communitydevelopment need, etc.

Directed new program development: Texas YouthWorks, Texas Home of Your Own, Texas Statewide Homebuyer EducationProgram, and Statewide Architectural Barrier Removal Program.

March, 1996 July, 1997Texas 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 statelevel needs assessment, demographics, etc.

Served as agency liaison to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Responsible for the development of capacity building initiatives for nonprofit housing organizations.

Represented agency at legislative hearings, conferences, etc.

November, 1995 March, 1996Texas 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 HousingPlan.

Researched and developed programs focused on serving seniors and people with disabilities.

Page 2


3/3

Analyzed U.S. Census data on housing needs, community development needs, poverty, homelessness, etc.

July, 1992 August, 1994Japanese Foreign Ministry, HamamatsuInternational Relations Coordinator

Assisted in the creation of local policies governing international affairs, immigrant housing, anti-discrimination, economicdevelopment, etc.

Presented to business groups, news media, public interest groups, etc. on U.S./Japan relations, international economic

development, crime, and education. Published a foreign resident newsletter with a circulation exceeding 5,000.

EducationMaster of Arts - Asian Studies, Japanese Economic Policy, University of Texas at Austin, 1992

Bachelor of Science - Business Economics, Bentley College, Waltham, MA, 1987Kansai Gaidai University, Japanese Economic Policy, Osaka, Japan, 1986

InternshipsLyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs - Oita, Japan - International Affairs Office, Summer 1991Houston Consulate General of Japan, January 1991 - July 1992Austin, TX Chamber of Commerce - Export Assistance Center, Fall 1990

Awards & HonorsLeadership & Commitment Award, Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities Texas Housing Summit, 2008Acknowledgement of Service - National Association of Real Estate Brokers, 2007UCP Victory 100 Volunteer Service Award - United Cerebral Palsy of America, 2004Acknowledgement of Achievement - Board of Directors, TX Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs, 2000Tribute for Outstanding Public Service to People with Disabilities - United Cerebral Palsy of Texas, 1999Community Now Award - Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities, 1998Gubernatorial Selection - Governors Executive Development Program, Texas, 1997Public Servant of the Year - Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, 1996

Page 3

garvin, john_resume - 2009

Documents