Member Spotlights


Darren Smith MVAH Partners


Having grown up in a struggling family within a struggling neighborhood, it became my passion to help hard working families overburdened with housing cost. In following my passion, in over 22 years within


the industry, I have been successful in executing over $1 Billion of affordable and workforce multi-family housing developments throughout the country.


I have a belief that every development is your business card. It must be of quality and value within its community. Through Auxano Development, LLC, I serve as the Historically Underutilized Business within the development. Additionally, Auxano is used as a vehicle to mentor minorities and today’s youth on the need and development of affordable workforce housing. I am privileged to be the Head of Develop- ment – Southwest Region at MVAH Partners where my compassion marries with the mission to produce contemporary affordable housing communities to promote a quality of life for families.


I joined TALHFA to stay current with industry news along with expanding my network of professionals focused on providing hous- ing for working families.


Nathan L. Kelley Blazer


Nathan is responsible for the development efforts of the company, capital markets, portfolio asset management, investor reporting and risk management.


Since joining Blazer in 2012, Nathan’s Capital Markets responsibilities include the structuring and origi- nation of debt and equity capital for new developments and the recapitalization of existing develop- ments. Nathan’s experience includes transactions involving private and institutional equity, as well as bank, agency, HUD, and CMBS debt. He has also facilitated the disposition of numerous developments. Nathan has also been instrumental in improving the operating performance of Blazer’s more than 3,900 unit portfolio.


We are thrilled to welcome 3 new members to TALHFA! Welcome New Members to TALHFA


Ken Overshiner Chase Bank


John McKenzie DFW Build It


Otis Powers Cameron County HFC


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