Adrienne Gemheart

Adrienne Gemheart joined the California Housing Partnership in 2021. As a Senior Financial Consultant, they provide financial consulting, technical assistance and training to our nonprofit and government partners. They have experience with federal and state Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, tax-exempt bond financing, funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank’s AHP Program, State of California HCD programs including MHP, AHSC, and Read More


Andrew Dawson

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Andrew Dawson joined the California Housing Partnership in 2022 as the Policy Advocacy Manager. He interfaces with the housing finance, sustainable housing and research teams to inform policy initiatives and advocate for legislative and regulatory changes working with other nonprofit advocates, government entities and housing professionals.  Prior to joining the Partnership, Andrew worked in the Senate Housing Committee as part Read More


Laura Kobler

Laura Kobler staff bio

Laura Kobler joined the California Housing Partnership in 2003. As Senior Director, Financial Consulting – Tax Credit and Bond Programs, she provides financial technical assistance and training to our nonprofit and government agency partners throughout Northern California, and mentors local financial consultants. She was promoted from Sacramento Region Director in 2022. With more than 25 years of experience, Laura brings Read More


Lauren Maddock

Lauren Maddock staff bio

Lauren Maddock joined the California Housing Partnership in 2018. As Senior Director, Financial Consulting – Portfolio Recapitalization, she provides financial consulting, technical assistance, portfolio analysis and training to our nonprofit and government partners on recapitalization strategies.  She has extensive experience evaluating and developing strategies for older asset portfolios and has direct experience with a wide range of affordable housing finance Read More


Mark Stivers

Mark Stivers joined the California Housing Partnership in 2019 as the Director of Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy. In close coordination with nonprofit and government partners, as well as state housing leaders, Mark uses his two decades of experience in the field to help develop and advance a comprehensive agenda of legislative and regulatory solutions to the state’s affordable housing crisis.  Read More