Where there are housing needs, HELPDevCo is ready to respond. Collaborating with leading architects, investors, lenders, co-development partners, and non-profit service providers on complex projects is the firm’s specialty. When others pass, HELPDevCo steps up—because everyone deserves a place to call home.
Building on HELP USA’s values
of Quality, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity, the guiding principles of our organization are reflected in our team and our projects.
Our development group works on project delivery from conception to permanent operation. In every project, our goal is to coordinate the physical design of the building with the functional necessities for beneficial programs, all centered around meeting the needs of future residents.
Working closely with local social service organizations, this team plays a vital role in ensuring that a building’s design and supportive program operations are aligned and conducive to creating a healthy living environment and a thriving community for residents.
Acting as an intermediary between project funders, residents, and our development group, the property management team sits at the nexus of the HELP community. They are essential in bringing all of the pieces together to maintain supportive living in the long-term.
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.