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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.
Richard Kingston has been involved in the property management industry for over 30 years managing large and diverse portfolios throughout North America. During that time Richard has worked with a wide variety of projects including development, dispositions, asset repositioning, as well as large-scale capital improvements culminating in profitable, stabilized asset performance and growth. His expertise lies in assembling, training, and leading highly motivated, success oriented teams in achieving difficult goals with outstanding results. He has had experience in all aspects of multi-family property management including market rate, tax credit and all other affordable sectors.
Kingston believes housing is a right and creating great communities for underserved populations is fundamental to equity, health, and stability. He believes that having ownership and accountability in our communities change lives.
Kingston has earned several designations from the affordable housing industry and is certified in Housing Tax Credits & Compliance. He is also active in state and local multifamily real estate advocacy organizations in the New England & Mid-Atlantic regions and has spoken at numerous trade shows over the years teaching people about the intersection of health and housing.
Kevin Fiore has been in the affordable housing industry for over 20 years in a number of development and executive level management positions. He initially began this tenure overseeing a national LIHTC syndicator with responsibilities including asset management, investor relations and development, dispositions and finance and accounting oversight. He then focused his attention on raising capital and developing affordable supportive living communities nationwide, primarily for physically disabled seniors. These communities were often the first of their kind in a number of states. He values developing goal-oriented staff while tackling the complex regulatory and real estate development related issues often facing affordable housing.
Jane Weng is an experienced CFO with more than 20 years of leadership in corporate finance, capital markets, and strategic operations. She has led finance and investment functions across real estate and construction, private investment funds, and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining Help Development Corporation, she served as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at Neighborhood Housing Services of NYC, and previously held senior leadership roles including CFO of Xin Development Group International LLC, President of DGW Capital LLC, and executive positions at Greenland US Holding. Earlier in her career, she spent over a decade at EY, KPMG, and PwC, providing IPO, M&A, and advisory services to multinational companies and private equity clients across diverse industries.
She currently serves on the boards of the Asian Financial Society and the Asian Real Estate Association. Ms. Weng holds an MBA from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business and a BA in Economics from Fudan University. Her professional certifications include Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualifications.
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.
Emma Colley is a Vice President of Affordable Housing Development 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.
Bradford Humphreys is a facilities and construction leader with 20 years of hands-on, cross-country experience driving operational excellence across multifamily real estate portfolios. As Director of Facilities at HELP Development Corporation, he is reorganizing the maintenance department around a proactive, maintenance-forward philosophy built on rigorous preventative maintenance, disciplined vendor contract management, and a relentless focus on keeping every property operating at the highest possible standard.
Brad’s career reflects a rare combination of strategic oversight and boots-on-the-ground execution. He has directed maintenance operations and capital planning across a vast portfolio of properties spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Colorado, California, Nevada, and Arizona, and has led multi-million-dollar CAPEX projects including comprehensive 10-year capital plans for property owners seeking long-term asset value. He has managed and mentored regional maintenance teams, helping to build high-performing organizations and developing the next generation of maintenance leaders.
A hands-on operator at heart, Bradford has overseen everything from due diligence on new acquisitions to the day-to-day reliability of critical building systems, consistently identifying cost-saving opportunities and closing the gap between ownership’s expectations and property-level performance. Known for his ability to lead diverse teams across multiple states and time zones while never losing sight of the details on the ground, Brad is driven by one core belief: that great facilities operations come from pairing disciplined systems with genuine, hands-on leadership.
HELPDevCo has been recognized as a leader in the field and has received a number of awards over the years.
2025 Affordable Housing Finance Magazine’s Editors Choice Award Affordable Housing Finance Magazine
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