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HELP Development Corp (HELPDevCo) is a 501c3 nonprofit property development company specializing in designing quality, permanently affordable, and supportive housing tailored to residents. Founded in 1996 by HELP USA, HELPDevCo collaborates with leading architects, lenders, co-development partners, and nonprofit service providers to serve vulnerable populations across the country. With compassion and dedication, HELPDevCo continues to expand its footprint to provide sustainable residential solutions for those in need.
David Cleghorn serves as the President for HELP Development Corp. and oversees the permanent housing development and operations for the organization. This includes management of the pre-development process, financing and construction and long-term asset management and building operations. David is currently overseeing the re-organization of HELP Development Corp. to operate independently from HELP USA while remaining organizational affiliates. Prior to this, David was a key member of the HELP USA Central Leadership Team, participating in ongoing organizational planning and strategy, and was integral in the organization’s expansion through developments for LGBT seniors in the Bronx, and veterans and family housing in Philadelphia, Buffalo, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and New York City. David has a strong background in community-based real estate development, with a focus on affordable and supportive housing. Prior to HELP, he served for five years as Vice President of Development at Diamond & Associates in Philadelphia, developing over 900 units of affordable housing. He has also served as Real Estate Development Director for New Kensington CDC and Community Real Estate Developer at Project H.O.M.E. in Pennsylvania, among other positions in Baltimore and Indiana. He has a Masters of Public Administration from the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service at New York University, and received his Bachelor’s degree from Earlham College.
Lori Roseman joined HELP Development Corp. in 2024 as Chief Operating Officer. She has over 30 years of real estate experience in all areas including asset management, property management, development, and finance. She has managed over $5 billion in investments across a broad range of real estate assets, including affordable housing. Lori combines her strong real estate knowledge and financial acumen to consistently provide value-added asset management to maximize returns.
At HELP Dev Co, Lori is the Chief Operating Officer and oversees the internal asset management team as well as the third-party property manager for over 2,000 affordable housing units. Prior to joining HELPDevCo, Lori held senior asset management and property management positions at Wilder Balter, Arch Street Capital, Thor Equities, Emmes Asset Management, RFR Holdings and Jones Lang Lasalle.
She has a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School
Daniel P. Montanaro is an entrepreneurial professional specializing in real estate investment, particularly in affordable housing development. With a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development and Finance from Georgetown University and a Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Daniel has garnered extensive experience in financing, project management, and stakeholder relationships. He has excelled as a Development Director at Dakota Partners and as a Development Manager at JHM Group, securing over $200MM in capital and obtaining multiple LIHTC allocations. His expertise includes business development, planning, and executing large-scale housing projects, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Ava Wu serves as the Permanent Housing Finance Director for HELP Development Corp. Ava oversees accounting and finance for both permanent housing and development, including year-end audits and tax return filings. Ava also works closely with a 3rd party management company and outsourced accounting firm on financial reports. Prior to HELP, she served as Finance Manager for a commercial property management company and managed the financials for assets over billions. Ava has more than 10 years’ experience in both public and private accounting. She is a Certified Public Accountant and has Bachelor’s degrees in both Accounting and Actuarial Science from Binghamton University.
Louis Hunter serves as the Vice President of Permanent Housing Facilities and Construction for HELP Development Corp. In his role he oversees the 3rd party vendor engaged to manage the day-to-day maintenance operations of the properties and the construction for the new development projects. Louis is currently supporting the re-organization of HELP Development Corp. to operate independently from HELP USA while remaining organizational affiliates. Prior to this, Louis was a member of the HELP USA Leadership Team, overseeing the maintenance operations of the properties and the construction for the new development projects. Louis has extensive experience in the maintenance and construction industries across multiple business sectors (hotels, market rate and Low Income apartments, private ownership, REITs and non-profits) Prior to HELP, he served as the Corporate Chief Engineer for New Castle Hotels for 12 years, was the owner / operator of a residential construction company for 7 years, was the Senior Portfolio Maintenance Director for AvalonBay Communities for 9 years and the Vice President of Maintenance for Edgewood Properties for 5 years.
Emma Colley is a Senior Project Manager at HELP Development Corp, where she manages the pre-development, financing, and construction of affordable and supportive housing project. Her current work focuses on supportive housing for families, veterans, and older adults throughout New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Emma is committed to developing projects thoughtfully and efficiently by utilizing her experience in architecture, urban planning, and affordable housing finance. Prior to HELP, Emma worked in the New Construction Finance Division of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), where she oversaw a large portfolio of affordable rental and homeownership projects. She is also trained as an architect and worked as a Designer with MASS Design Group and Construction Crew Leader with Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston. Emma holds a Master in Urban Planning from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute.
HELPDevCo has been recognized as a leader in the field and has received a number of awards over the years.
2023 Grand Jury Award for HELP Philadelphia VI from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
2022 Non-Profit Development Partner of the Year from the New York State Associate for Affordable Housing (“NYSAFAH”)
2020 Finalist for Historic Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse from Affordable Housing Finance Magazine
2020 Large Project of the Year for HELP Walter Reed Veterans Apartments by HAND
2020 Redevelopment Excellence for HELP Walter Reed Veterans Apartments by the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies
2020 Finalist for Special Needs Project of the Year for HELP Walter Reed Veterans Apartments from the Affordable Housing Finance Magazine
2019 Special Needs Project of the Year for HELP Perry Point Veterans Village from Affordable Housing Finance Magazine
2019 Special Needs Project of the Year for HELP Perry Point Veterans Village from Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
2018 Blue Ribbon Award for HELP Philadelphia V from the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
2008 Grand Jury Award for HELP Philadelphia V from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia