CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

HOLLY KNIGHT

Before founding her private development enterprise, Holly Knight dedicated 15 years to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), where she honed her expertise in housing redevelopment and community revitalization. Knight is a certified mixed-finance professional, a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School’s Public Administration program, and a highly decorated disaster recovery specialist.

As a developer, Knight has facilitated over $975 million in financing for public housing authorities transitioning through HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program and asset repositioning initiatives. Her portfolio spans rural and urban projects across 13 states, including developments utilizing 9% and 4% tax credits, as well as debt-only financing models for revitalization efforts.

Knight’s deep technical knowledge extends to sustainable design and building technologies, which she leveraged to redevelop over 3,500 affordable housing units on the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. As a HUD Sustainability Subject Matter Expert, she has guided numerous projects through redesign and financing, positioning her as a vital resource for Housing Authority Collaborative Transformation (HACT) projects.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

JENNIFER CROXTON

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Jennifer Croxton leverages seven (7) years of progressive experience converting public housing using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and various repositioning programs, including RAD, Section 18 Demolition-Disposition, RAD/Section 18Blends, and Section 22 Voluntary Conversion. Croxton supervises a team of developers navigating complex due diligence and project management processes from application to close. She expertly manages relationships with various stakeholders, including clients, reviewers, and HUD leadership.

Croxton has closed 14 low-income housing tax credit deals, consisting of 3,222 affordable housing units in Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Missouri, with a Total Development Cost exceeding $500 million.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

RYAN EMERICK

Ryan Emerick has two years of experience in affordable housing real estate development with an emphasis on Public Housing repositioning and redevelopment. Emerick has managed multiple housing portfolios of approximately 552 units and $138 million in projected total development costs. He also works closely with Business Development to research potential opportunities utilizing GIS mapping to locate optimal locations for scoring and understanding social and census information.

Emerick has successfully submitted various LIHTC and mixed-finance housing applications and funding requests with corresponding financial modeling: Home Funds, Tax Abatement, SAC, and RAD. She is seasoned in HUD development programs, regulations, and processes, including HUD RAD financing plans, Fair Housing reviews, relocation plans, project-based voucher compliance and procurement, resident meetings, and public notices. He expertly leads HUD planning and concept calls, conducts efficient meetings, and drives presentations with various stakeholders, including clients, board members, city officials, and debt and equity investors. From concept to completion, Emerick onboards clients and effortlessly manages relationships and workflow to facilitate timely closings for acquisition, construction, and permanent financing. He keeps abreast of industry news, regulatory changes, and QAP releases by participating in webinars and online and in-person training.

PROJECT MANAGER

Bethany Collie

Bethany Collie has three years of demonstrated expertise in affordable housing real estate development with an emphasis on Public Housing repositioning and redevelopment. Collie is accomplished in successfully submitting various LIHTC and mixed-finance housing applications and funding requests with corresponding financial modeling: Home Funds, Tax Abatement, SAC, and RAD. She is seasoned in HUD development programs, regulations, and processes, including HUD RAD financing plans, Fair Housing reviews, relocation plans, project-based voucher compliance and procurement, resident meetings, and public notices. She expertly leads HUD planning and concept calls, conducts efficient meetings, and drives presentations with various stakeholders, including clients, board members, city officials, and debt and equity investors. From concept to completion, Collie onboards clients and effortlessly manages relationships and workflow to facilitate timely closings for acquisition, construction, and permanent financing. Additionally, she helps research potential new development opportunities and keeps abreast of industry news, regulatory changes, and QAP releases by participating in webinars and online and in-person training.

Collie has capably managed multiple housing portfolios consisting of approximately 1,536 units and $400 million in projected total development costs (RAD and Workforce Housing) while acting as lead for an emerging consulting client.

VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Joy Miller

Leverage 25+ years of healthcare experience to oversee business operations for Knight Development. Key responsibilities include profit & loss statements, budgeting, forecasting, analytics, revenue management, customer service, sales, process improvement, project management, accounts receivables, logistics, and employee development/retention. Miller demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that build and retain relationships with business partners.

Director of Housing & Community Investments

Adrian Fields, PHM

Adrian Peterson-Fields, a housing policy leader based in Atlanta, Georgia, recently retired as Southeast Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Community Planning and Development, becoming the first woman in 30 years to hold the role. A Birmingham, Alabama native, she holds degrees from Miles College and Syracuse University’s Maxwell School. Over her career, she advanced from HUD auditor to leadership roles including Division Director, Senior Vice President and COO at the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, and Vice President for Operations and Strategy at BGC Advantage (now Knight Development). An active civic leader and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member, she champions innovative, collaborative approaches to affordable housing, stating, “We have more needs than beds and units… the government cannot legislate us out of this issue.”