Public Housing

At Gorman, we have a dedicated team of professionals that specialize in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that come with preserving, redeveloping, creating, managing, and financing quality public housing.

Our vertically integrated approach allows us to be fully engaged at every aspect of the development process from concept design and construction to relocation and asset management.

As the general contractor, Gorman takes great pride in its innovative approaches to Section 3 and minority local hiring practices, maximizing the overall economic impact of the development for the community.

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Little Rock Towers in Little Rock, AK

Little Rock Towers
Total Development Cost: $69,292,267

Consisting of three large-scale towers built in the early 1970’s, Little Rock Towers has 597 units of affordable housing for residents. Cumberland, Jesse Powell, and Fred Parris Towers were completed in partnership with the Little Rock Housing Authority to undergo an extensive renovation of existing buildings utilizing HUD’s RAD program as well as LIHTC and historic tax credits.

Amenities throughout the three buildings include offices, community spaces with kitchens, libraries, storage, laundry rooms, and gazebos.

Coffelt in Phoenix, AZ

Coffelt
Total Development Cost: $46,128,109

Gorman & Company, in partnership with the Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC), redeveloped and revitalized the historic Coffelt-Lamoreaux Apartment Homes. This 301-unit, 38-acre public housing development was originally built for returning Korean War veterans and migrant farmhands and now houses low-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities in the Phoenix area. The HAMC had originally planned to demolish and dispose of the Coffelt development due to its physical decay and lack of federal resources. However, with 75% of the student body at the adjacent Hamilton Elementary School residing at Coffelt, the County quickly realized that closing the development would result in closing the school. Coffelt underwent a ‘gut-rehabilitation’. The redeveloped Coffelt has new streets and sidewalks, new off-street parking bays, underground utilities, new plumbing and electrical, brand new kitchens, baths and appliances, and modernized floorplans. Coffelt was the first project in Arizona to ever be awarded a RAD commitment from the federal government, and has since been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Click for Rental Options.

The River at Eastline Village in Peoria, AZ

The River at Eastline Village
Total Development Cost: $17,227,878

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County, in partnership with Gorman & Company, redeveloped and “transferred assistance” of two existing public housing developments to River at Eastline Village. The 56 units of public housing as Clare Feldstadt 1 & 2 were converted to Project-Based Rental Assistance under HUD’s RAD program.

The new site, River at Eastline Village, is located in the Escalante Neighborhood, abundant in amenities such as schools, parks, human services, and public transportation. This transit-oriented development sits along the Valley Metro Light Rail on Apache Boulevard.

River at Eastline Village consists of 56 high quality, affordable family units that are accessible to the physically disabled and sensory impaired. A central community center is located on the ground floor offering a leasing office, and multi-use facility to be used for after school programs, educational assistance, a computer lab, fitness center, and office space for counseling and case management.

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Providing in-house expertise for providing innovative housing solutions for housing authorities across the nation.

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Ron Clewer

Market President – Community Revitalization & Public Housing Partnerships

Meet Ron

Ron Clewer brings a bold vision and respected voice to the affordable housing industry, serving as Gorman & Company’s Illinois, Indiana, and Public Housing Market President. With over two decades of executive leadership and extensive experience in multi-use real estate development and asset management, Ron is known for his innovative thinking and ability to forge impactful partnerships across sectors.

Before joining Gorman, Ron served as CEO of the Rockford Housing Authority, where he collaborated with Gorman on transformative housing initiatives. His deep understanding of public-private dynamics informs his approach to community development, where he consistently champions solutions that address the social determinants of health through design excellence, integrated services, and intentional environments.

A recognized leader in the Midwest, Ron has been a driving force behind creative, scalable strategies that uplift neighborhoods and expand access to opportunity. He is a frequent contributor to industry conversations around housing policy, equity, and the intersection of health and housing.

Ron holds a degree in Business Administration from Benedictine University and an Executive Leadership certificate earned through a partnership between the University of Michigan and the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities.

Cassandra Bishop
Development Project Manager

Cassandra is the Development Project Manager on our Colorado, Florida, Indiana, and Public Housing teams working on all phases of development from site selection to stabilization. She coordinates due diligence of land and financial closing, and bridging communications between development, architecture, construction, and property management. Cassandra holds a BS from UW Green Bay in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing.

Grace Dempsey
Financial Analyst

Grace Dempsey joins Gorman & Company as a Financial Analyst supporting both the Pacific Northwest and Public Housing teams. She brings a strong foundation in design and development, holding a BS in Architecture from the University of Michigan and an MS in Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Grace combines analytical insight with creative problem-solving to support impactful, community-driven housing projects across diverse markets.

Jennie Shiffer
Development Coordinator

With a background in compliance-focused property management since 2017, Jennie now serves as Development Coordinator supporting the public housing and Illinois markets at Gorman & Company.

She holds a BA in Child Development with a minor in Counseling from Sacramento State and brings a diverse professional background to the team. Jennie also brings a solutions-oriented mindset and strong commitment to driving results.

Rachel Snethen
Director of Development Operations

Rachel oversees development & marketing along with the EB-5 Regional Center. She provides training, mentorship, quality assurance, and best practice implementation. She manages efforts between funding partners through closing, construction, and stabilization.

Rachel has an MBA & B.S. in Management & Business from Franklin University and Associate Degree in Real Estate from Madison College.