TRACK 1 - SUPPORT THE DEAL (Supportive Housing)
The impact of the nationwide economic crisis on supportive housing opportunities for the homeless, developmentally disabled, mentally ill and other special needs communities has been particularly harsh as public budgets get tighter, private funds become more highly sought after and the number of people in need increases the squeeze on an already limited supply of affordable housing and supportive services. The sessions in this track will help the provider navigate this changed and challenging landscape, review new federal program requirements and plan future business models to maximize the opportunities for permanent supportive housing in New Jersey.

1. Not-for-Profit Organizations, Business Planning to Survive and Grow in Challenging and Changing Times
   Tuesday: 9:15 am – 10:30 am | Room 318
   Not-for-profit organizations in the social services arena must develop new ways of doing business to stay relevant and effective. Learn about strategies to advance your organization’s core mission in today’s challenging and changing markets and how to plan for business in the current economic environment.
   MODERATOR:
   Tracee Battis, Chief of Programs, NJHMFA
   SPEAKERS:
   George Albanese, President and Co-founder, Alman Group, LLC
   Robert F. Guarasci, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, New
   Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC)
   Vaughn L. Mckoy, President, PSEG Foundation

2. Olmstead: The Next Ten Years
   Tuesday: 10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Room 305
   A prospective discussion about sharing responsibility and implementing new and sustainable strategies to meet the requirements of the United States Supreme Court’s Olmstead vs. L.C. decision.
   MODERATOR:
   Jennifer Velez, Commissioner, Department of Human Services
   SPEAKERS:
   Patti Holland, Vice President for Residential and Homeless Services, Project H.O.M.E.
   John Jacobi, Dorothea Dix Professor of Health Law & Policy, Seton Hall Law School
   Peggy Swarbrick, PhD, OTR, CPRP, Director of the Institute for Wellness and Recovery Initiatives Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey
   Joseph Young, Executive Director, Disability Rights New Jersey

3. Not-for-Profit Organizations, Strategy to Diversify Your Portfolio
   Tuesday:  3:15 am – 4:30 pm | Room 310
   This session will focus on strategies and opportunities for fundraising and revenue diversification.
   MODERATOR:
   Kevin Martone, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Services
   SPEAKERS:
   Julia Bey Ahmet, Vice President of Development, Community Hope, Inc.
   Linda Czipo, Executive Director, Center for Non-Profits
   Etta Denk, Senior Vice President, Market Manager, Bank of America
   Tom Toronto, President, United Way of Bergen County

4. The HEARTH Act: Future Directions for Homeless Planning and Services for
   New Jersey Communities*
   Wednesday:  9:30 am – 10:45 am | Room 305
   The federal HEARTH Act will profoundly revise the way HUD funds homeless programs starting in 2012. Learn how to get ready for these changes and how to plan programs that will end and reduce homelessness in New Jersey communities.
   MODERATOR:
   Pamela S. McCrory, Director, Supported Housing and Special Needs Unit
   SPEAKERS:
   Richard Brown, Executive Director, Monarch Housing Associates
   Alison Recca Ryan, NJ Director, Corporation for Supportive Housing
   Norman Suchar, Director, Center for Capacity Building, National Alliance to End Homelessness

5. Implementing Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing in New Jersey Communities: Case Examples of Best Practices to End Homelessness*
   Wednesday: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Room 305
   Learn how New Jersey communities are implementing Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing and other State programs to reduce and prevent homelessness.
   MODERATOR:
   Sheri Malnak, Administrator, Housing Assistance Programs, NJ Department of Community Affairs
   SPEAKERS:
   Marygrace Billek, LCSW, LCADC, Human Services Director, Mercer County
   Carmel Galasso, Director of Housing Services, United Way of Hudson County
   Leslie Stivale, Executive Director, Triple C Housing
   

TRACK 2 - THE ART OF THE DEAL
A successful business must be able to maintain its existing portfolio while positioning itself to take advantage of emerging opportunities and new technologies. The sessions in this track will help position developers, investors, property owners and managers to make decisions that benefit their aging affordable housing portfolios. The sessions will also provide the latest information on how developments can benefit from renewable energy technologies, weatherization and energy efficient design principles that can reduce operating costs on a daily basis and increase the life of projects over the long term.

1. Buy, Defer, Refinance or Sell: Strategies for an Aging Portfolio*
   Tuesday: 9:15 am – 10:30 am | Room 305
   Deals have gotten more complicated in recent years, leading to more negotiation between affordable housing developers and investors. The panel will look at pricing and how investors are more loss averse. A legal expert will discuss issues such as conveyances (need to expand), the 10-year rule, use of tax-exempt financing, purchase agreements, guarantees and working with non-profit organizations. The panel will provide in-sight into the decision-making process behind the decision to buy, sell, refinance or defer a property. Included in the discussion will be case studies of re-syndicated portfolio properties, which will include topics such as losses, take-back debt, exit taxes, residual ownership in new a partnership, developer fees and recapitalization.
   MODERATOR:
   Jonette Hahn, Principal, The Reznick Group
   SPEAKERS:
   Janet S. Charlton, Executive Vice President, National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions, Inc.
   Stephen Roger, Managing Director, Centerline Capital Group
   Bryan J. Shumway, CEO, The Wishcamper Companies,

2. News You Can Use: Legislative, Regulatory and Federal News on Rental Housing*
   Tuesday: 10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Room 308
   In this economy, information is critical. Learn about the latest issues at the local, state and federal levels from our legislative experts.
   MODERATOR:
   Conor Fennessy, Vice President – Government Affairs, NJ Apartment Association
   SPEAKERS:
   J. Kenneth Pagano, President and Chief Executive Officer, Essex Plaza Management, Montgomery Management, Brunswick Management, & JKP Management Associates
   Diane Sterner, Founding Director, Housing and Community Development Network of NJ
   Timothy J. Touhey, Executive Vice President, NJ Builders Association

3. Design Considerations that Make Affordable Housing Outstanding*
   Tuesday: 3:15 am – 4:30 pm | Room 308
   Learn how design helps build strong neighborhoods and develops long-lasting partnerships in the community. Find out how to integrate a “sense of place” into a development so that it fits into the neighborhood and provides the comfort amenities that families and seniors really want at a price they can afford.
   MODERATOR:
   Lori Grifa, Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs
   SPEAKERS:
   Florence Block, Executive Director, US Green Building Council-NJ
   Stephen Schoch, AIA, LEED AP, Managing Principal, Kitchen & Associates Architectural Services, PA
   Carlos Rodrigues, Senior Fellow, Regional Planning Association (RPA)

4. Creating A Redevelopment Identity*
   Wednesday: 9:30 am – 10:45 am | Room 315
   As the economy continues to recover, it is imperative for municipalities to create an environment to attract development. The Redevelopment Identity communicates to potential investors the needs and wants of a municipality as a partner in the process. Redevelopment veterans will be on hand to identify components of the Redevelopment Identity and how to communicate yours! Specific areas of discussion will include: Infrastructure needs, parking and density requirements, generating position on PILOTs and affordable housing, employment opportunities for local residents and community amenities.
   MODERATOR:
   Leslie A. Anderson, Executive Director, NJ Redevelopment Authority
   SPEAKERS:
   Ronald S. Ladell, Vice President of Development, AvalonBay
   Joseph J. Maraziti, Jr., Esq., Partner, Maraziti, Falcon and Healey, LLP

5. Going Green*
   Wednesday: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Room 318
   This session will provide useful information to multi-family property owners and managers interested in funding energy efficiency, renewable energy and resource conservation for new and existing properties. Discussion will focus on state and federal incentive programs, including updates on changes to Energy Star, building codes and national green building legislation. In addition, this session will investigate appropriate renewable energy technologies and sources of funding.
   MODERATOR:
   Jon Vogel, Senior Development Director, AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
   SPEAKERS:
   Elaine Bryant, Manager - Market Strategy and Planning, Renewables and Energy Solutions, PSE&G
   Chuck Feinberg, Executive Vice President, Greener by Design, LLC/Chairman, New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition
   Trisha Miller, Director, Green Communities

TRACK 3 - MANAGING THE DEAL** (Property Management)
In today’s complex housing world, property managers are on the front lines of issues that require them to be skillful negotiators; compliance and review experts; security advisors; and even pest control specialists. The sessions in this track will cover the wide array of challenges that multi-family owners and agents deal with on a daily basis from covering the latest updates to the HUD handbook and TRACS processing to dealing with the serious health and safety challenges of bedbugs and street gangs in multi-family developments.

1. TRACS Updates
   Tuesday: 9:15 am – 10:30 am | Room 310
   This session will focus on TRACS processing, tenant file reviews, EIV, and HUD response errors. Also, this session will highlight the proposed changes regarding the upcoming 202D format.
   MODERATOR:
   Rosie Jackson, Asst. Director of Property Management, NJHMFA
   SPEAKERS:
   Kimberly Beczo, TRACS Coordinator, NJHMFA
   Wendy Scattiglio, TRACS Coordinator, NJHMFA

2. Gangs in Multi-family Housing
   Tuesday: 10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Room 315
   Hear voices from property management, security consulting, and the HUD Inspector General's office on this growing problem.
   MODERATOR:
   Michael Floyd, Chief of Program Services, NJHMFA
   SPEAKERS:
   Joseph Clarke, Special Agent in Charge, HUD-Mid Atlantic Region
   John Duarte, Supervisor, Juvenile Probation Services, State of New Jersey – Judiciary Mercer Vicinage
   Michelle Storino, CAM® SHCM®, Executive Property Manager, Community Realty Management

3. Contract Administration
   Tuesday: 3:15 am – 4:30 pm | Room 318
   Owners of affordable housing monitored by the HMFA's Contract Administration Division will learn about recent updates to the HUD handbook. There will be opportunity for questions and answers.
   MODERATOR:
   Francis A. Thomas, Director of Contract Administration, NJHMFA
   SPEAKERS:
   Connie Curtis, TRACS Coordinator, NJHMFA
   Christal Nixon-Smith, Contract Administrator, NJHMFA

4. Social Service Programs for Tenants
   Wednesday: 9:30 am – 10:45 am | Room 318
   Learn how to develop innovative programs for seniors, children, families, and special needs tenants.
   MODERATOR:
   Maria DiMaggio, Social Services Administrator, NJHMFA
   SPEAKERS:
   Audrey Barton, Financial Administrator, Every Child Valued
   Olivette Beaton, Vice President of Social Services, Interstate Realty Management Company (IRM)
   Pamela Elmi, Executive Director, Princeton Young Achievers (PYA)
   Fred Vereen, Jr., Executive Director, Every Child Valued

5. Are They Still Bugging You?
   Wednesday: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Room 308
   This session will provide useful information for multi-family owners, managing agents, and site staff who are experiencing problems with bed bugs and other "creatures". The latest bed bug treatment strategies and pending state legislation will be discussed.
   MODERATOR:
   Robert Sasso, Director of Property Management, NJHMFA
   SPEAKERS:
   Spencer Corbett, President, Corbett Exterminating, Inc.
   Jeffrey White, Research Entomologist, Cooper Pest Solutions and Bed Bug Central
   Eileen Yesko, Senior Director of Housing, Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ

TRACK 4 - FINANCING THE DEAL
No money, no deal. The days of easy financing from Wall Street are over, but the need for affordable housing on “Main Street” is greater than ever. The sessions in this track will discuss how we can build the block without breaking the bank. Learn from the experts on the challenges of home buying in a tough market; smart ways to contain development costs; how to attract investors to your deals; and how to use the number one item in a developer’s toolkit, the housing bond.

1. Tax Credits: Outlook for 2010 and Beyond
   Tuesday: 9:15 am – 10:30 am | Room 313
   Hear from leading industry experts about current issues affecting the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, including legislation pending in Congress to improve the Tax Credit program.
   MODERATOR:
   Debra Urban, Director of Tax Credit Services, NJHMFA
   SPEAKERS:
   Richard K. Barnhart, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,Pennrose Properties, LLC
   Robert Moss, Senior Vice President, Director of Origination, Boston Capital
   Deborah VanAmerongen, Strategic Policy Advisor, Nixon Peabody LLC

2. Public Housing Authorities, Private Partnerships and Innovative Financing Strategies*
   Tuesday: 10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Room 315
   Hear how Public Housing Authorities combine public and private partnerships to meet today's housing needs through creative revitalization plans, innovative financing strategies, and modern architectural designs through public and private partnerships.
   MODERATOR:
   Diane J. Johnson, Field Office Director, US Department of Housing & Urban Development
   SPEAKERS:
   Maria T. Maio, Executive Director, Jersey City Housing Authority
   Michael K. Staton, Director of Multifamily Programs and Credit, NJHMFA
   Karen McLane Torian, Chief Asset Development & Preservation Officer, Newark Housing Authority

3. Development Costs and Affordable Housing*
   Tuesday: 3:15 am – 4:30 pm | Room 315
   Learn about what cost are reasonable in a hard-to-develop economy. Discussion will include construction costs, soft costs, and units over $300,000.
   MODERATOR:
   John M. Murray, Director of Housing Preservation, NJHMFA
   SPEAKERS:
   Peter A. Angelides, PhD, AICP, Vice President & Director, Econsult Corporation
   Pamela DeLosSantos, Green Technical Advisor, NJHMFA
   Brad M. Ingerman, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Ingerman Group

4. Is There Really an Investor Behind Your Tax Credit Deal?
   Wednesday: 9:30 am – 10:45 am | Room 310
   Investors will provide insight into availability of capital, which deals are the most likely to get a firm proposal, and the latest in pricing and deal terms.
   MODERATOR:
   Thomas R. Eastman, Vice President, Enterprise Community Investment, Inc.
   SPEAKERS:
   John F. Mackey, CPA, Principal, Reznick Group, P.C.
   Mark McBride, Tax Credit Investment Officer, TD Bank
   Joel Silver, Esq., Regional Vice President, The Michaels Organization

5. Bridging the Financial Gap – Creative Affordable Housing Financing Solutions*
   Wednesday: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Room 310
   Learn from developers, municipal officials, and lenders who have dedicated their careers to creating attractive affordable housing communities for families and senior citizens of all income levels. The session will provide insight on creative financing for residential developments including a variety of tools: Tax exempt and taxable bond financing, HUD Programs, leveraging financing, and other federal, state, and local resources.
   MODERATOR:
   Richard L. Evert, Attorney At Law, Richard L. Evert LLC
   SPEAKERS:
   Joseph Gallo, Community Investment Officer, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
   Margaret Guarino, Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
   Edward G. Martoglio, Principal, RPM Development Group

TRACK 5 - WHAT’S THE DEAL? (Community Development)
Affordable housing does not exist in a vacuum. To provide residents with opportunities for mobility and independence, housing should be integrated with employment, transportation, education and other social connections. The sessions in this track focus on a variety of topics such as development in urban transit hubs; the health and social benefits of local food systems; new ways in which the federal government is enhancing the choices of public housing residents; and how to assist homeowners that need to transition to more suitable housing opportunities. By linking housing with other area networks, developers can create more sustainable, successful communities.

1. The Challenges of Home Buying in a Tough Financial Market – Is Homeownership for Everyone?
   Tuesday: 9:15 am – 10:30 am | Room 308
   Home prices are low but obtaining financing to purchase a home is difficult. Learn about financing products that can help make homeownership a reality in a tight credit market. Discuss whether homeownership is the right choice given the current economic downturn.
   MODERATOR:
   Jerry Keelen, Director, Single Family Programs, NJHMFA
   SPEAKERS:
   Judy Appleby, President, NJ Association of Realtors
   Lillian Hernandez, Sales Manager, Wells Fargo Bank, NA
   Elaine Molen, Housing Counselor/ Mediation Counselor, Garden State Consumer Credit Counseling Agency/Novadebt

2. Urban Agriculture: A RECIPE for Economic Growth and Community Sustainability*
   Tuesday: 10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Room 310
   Learn about the economics, health and social benefits of urban and community agriculture within local food systems.
   MODERATOR:
   Patrick Morrissy, Executive Director, HANDS, Inc.
   SPEAKERS:
   Mary Seton Corboy, Founder, Greensgrow Philadelphia Project
   Kathleen DiChiara, President and CEO, Community FoodBank of New Jersey
   Douglas H. Fisher, Secretary, Department of Agriculture

3. Assisting Troubled Homeowners through Various Programs Available in New Jersey and, if necessary, Assisting Homeowners with a Dignified Exit*
   Tuesday: 3:15 am – 4:30 pm | Room 305
   Learn about the various state and federal programs available to help troubled homeowners facing foreclosure achieve a successful outcome. Discuss dignified exit strategies for homeowners who despite best efforts cannot keep their homes.
   SPEAKERS:
   Stephanie Bittner, NJ Community Outreach Manager Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley (CCCSDV)
   Margaret Jurow, Esq. (Peggi), Senior Attorney, Legal Services of New Jersey, Anti Predatory Lending Project
   Eric R. Max, Esq., Director, Office of Dispute Settlement Office of the Public Defender
   

4. Transforming Rental Assistance (TRA)
   Wednesday: 9:30 am – 10:45 am | Room 308
   Panelists will discuss the initiatives underway to preserve HUD-funded public and assisted housing, sustain affordable units and enhance choices where our residents can live.
   MODERATOR:
   Deborah Heinz, Deputy Director of Housing & Community  Resources, DCA
   SPEAKERS:
   Gregory A. Byrne, Special Assistant for TRA Implementation, US Department of HUD
   Edward De Paula, Director of Public Housing, HUD, Newark Field Office

5. Surviving the Audit*
   Wednesday: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Room 315
   Learn from the experts how to pass an American Recovery Reinvestment Act review for multi-family rental projects in New Jersey that received Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) funds or Tax Credit Exchange (TCX) funds, as well as other general audit procedures for ARRA funding.
   MODERATOR:
   Anne Hamlin, Tax Credit Analyst, Allocations, NJHMFA
   SPEAKERS:
   John P. Buck, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Regional Inspector General for Audit
   Scott Michael Dunn, Vice President, Compliance Solutions/An Affiliate of Zeffert & Associates, Inc.
   David Kasperowicz, Assistant Regional Inspector General for Audit, HUD Office of Inspector General
   Charles A. Rhuda III, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP

* These sessions are approved for 1.25 AICP credits

** Attend the Property Management Track to receive NAHMA credits for NAHP certification and renewal, education credits toward RAM designation and .5 bonus points toward 2010 Managing Agent Evaluations.