Finlay Staff

KEY STAFF Although assigned to one company or another, the corporate staff work in close cooperation. At the conception of a project, development, construction and management all “sit around the table” to discuss, anticipate, and work through the approval and development process, each company presenting a different, critical viewpoint.
CORPORATE STAFF
Christopher C. Finlay President/CEO	Chris Finlay began investing in real estate early in his career as a commercial airline pilot with Eastern Airlines. Casual investing soon evolved into a major commercial real estate business, and after sixteen years with Eastern, Chris resigned to concentrate exclusively on the Finlay Company. During the ensuing years, Chris grew the company into one of the largest real estate firms in New England with a staff of eighty and offices throughout the region. In 1990, he began to focus on real estate development, and over the next fifteen years developed approximately 40 communities and 5000 units throughout the country. In 1998, he moved his entire operation from New England to Florida. Chris’s education includes Upper Canada College and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He has also completed extensive training through the CCIM, SIOR, RESSI, IREM and LIHTC programs. He has served as senior instructor at the University of Maine Real Estate Division and senior instructor for the Graduate Realtors’ Institute of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. He chaired the Commercial Investment Division of the NH Association of Realtors and served on the board of the NH Association of Industry and Commerce where he was elected Chairman. In addition, he has served on various philanthropic boards including the Red Cross, YMCA and the Boys’ Club.
Jenifer Jerles Corporate Controller	Jenifer Jerles graduated from Arizona State University with a BS in Accounting and shortly thereafter passed the CPA exam. She became involved in the LIHTC program while serving as CFO for an affordable housing developer. In that capacity, in addition to typical CFO responsibilities, she was charged with preparing tax credit applications, overseeing all management and financial reporting of twenty apartment communities, and serving as liaison between the company and the limited partners. In addition to CFO, she has also served as controller, general manager and accounting manager for various corporations. Other experience includes design, implementation and instruction for computerized accounting systems. She also holds a FL real estate license and a mortgage broker’s license.
Chuck Robbins, Esq. Corporate Counsel	Chuck graduated from the University of Florida Business School in 1969 with an emphasis on economics and in 1972 from the University of Florida Law School. Before joining FINLAY, Chuck spent thirty-three years with major law firms in Miami in the practice of real estate, land development and planning, bond financing and corporate law. Representing national builders and developers throughout the real estate process, he has broad experience in governmental regulations, environmental compliance, developer agreements, zoning and growth management issues. In addition, he has represented governmental, religious and educational institutions in various bond financings.
DEVELOPMENT	The Development team includes a variety of positions, all working closely with President/CEO Chris Finlay throughout the development process. Key personnel on the development team include:
Lynn Fournier Vice-President, Finlay Development, LLC	Prior to joining FINLAY, Lynn Fournier headed a real estate group for a Fortune 100 Company. During her tenure, she was responsible for over $1.0 billion in real estate developments, including $600 million in tax credit investments. Among the commercial projects was the conversion of two historic hotels into a 1088 room convention hotel with 60,000 square foot conference center and 850 car parking structure. Lynn negotiated and assisted in the structuring of this transaction which included approximately eleven layers of financing. Lynn has worked with HUD on the use of federal subsidies and has spoken before a Presidential subcommittee assigned the task of evaluating economic development incentives. She has also been a speaker for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Lynn is a non-practicing CPA with a Master’s in Business from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. While earning her Master’s Degree, she was key contributor to the development of the “Journal of State Taxation” and the “Multi-State Tax Almanac.” She began her career in public accounting and served as Tax Manager for Price Waterhouse. At FINLAY, Lynn is responsible for the oversight of the Development group, responsible for both tax credit and market rate developments
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT	Finlay Management, Inc. provides property and asset management services to the FINLAY organization.
Carroll Finlay, HCCP, NCP President Finlay Management, Inc.	Carroll Finlay has been involved in the real estate industry most of her adult life. Earning a real estate license shortly after college graduation, she specialized in real estate marketing and operated her own advertising/PR agency for many years. At the same time, she was directly involved with the Finlay Company and eventually assumed charge of its property management division, growing the firm into a major contractor for the FDIC and various financial institutions. In 1994, she was introduced to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program and became a student of the program. Over the years she has earned and maintained various designations in the tax credit compliance industry, including HCCP (Housing Credit Compliance Professional) and NCP (National Compliance Professional.) She is well versed in all areas of tax credit compliance including complex issues involving acquisition rehabs, the HOME program, tax-exempt bonds, and mixed-income projects. Ms. Finlay holds a Bachelor's Degree in languages from Duke University. She attended graduate school at the University of Miami (FL) and early in her career worked in Europe for the United States Department of Commerce.
Jerry Haley, HCCP Director of Compliance Finlay Management, Inc.	As a specialist in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit and Section 8 programs, Jerry has earned the highly respected Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation and is currently a Certified Property Manager (CPM) candidate. With over ten years of on-site and multi-site management experience, coupled with professional training and certifications in numerous maintenance/construction trades, Jerry has successfully worked with a wide variety of real estate, including distressed and turn-around properties. Prior to joining Finlay, Jerry had worked for Nusbaum Realty Company as a Tax Credit Compliance Specialist. Jerry received a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance from Southwestern University. At Finlay, he is responsible for ensuring that all Finlay properties remain in compliance with the various and complex regulatory codes under which they operate.
Michelle Pasko Olivier Director of Senior Housing Finlay Management, Inc.	Michelle Olivier has over 25 years of experience in Healthcare, Assisted Living, Alzheimer Care and Senior Housing. Prior to joining FINLAY, she was the Regional Marketing Director for both Vencor and SunBridge. She was the Executive Director for a SunBridge Assisted Living facility and Executive Director for an 80-bed Alzheimer Care Facility. At FINLAY, Michelle is responsible for the operations of the company’s assisted living and senior housing facilities in New Hampshire. Michelle has a degree in Business Administration from Southern N.H. University. She is a licensed nurse and a graduate of the nursing program at Sacred Heart Hospital of Norristown, PA. On the property management side, she has received training, and is well versed, in the Housing Tax Credit Program. Michelle has served as the Second Vice-President for the Association of Residential Care Homes (ARCH), the Residential Care Vice-President for the NH Health Care Association, and Facilitator for the Alzheimer Association. Michelle is a member of the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), Rotary International and the Chamber of Commerce of Manchester, New Hampshire.
CONSTRUCTION	Finlay Construction Management Services, LLC oversees the construction of all FINLAY developments
Eric Luckin Construction Manager Finlay Construction Management Services, LLC	With twenty years in the construction industry, Eric Luckin brings a unique depth to his position at FINLAY. He began his career in sales and project management specializing in wood/steel frame buildings for commercial, residential, and agricultural use. Before joining FINLAY, he spent several years as Project Superintendent for a major, high end residential builder. In this capacity, he supervised the construction of homes and condominiums from mid-level to multi-million dollar luxury homes. He is knowledgeable in all forms of construction, including wood, masonry/block and steel frame. At FINLAY, Eric oversees the construction phase of all FINLAY properties. In addition, he addresses any post construction issues that may arise, and he consults with the management division on major maintenance questions.
BEST AMERICAN TITLE	Best American Title, LLC handles title insurance and closings for FINLAY as well as for outside clients.
Billie Sue Alverson Vice-President/Operations Manager	Billie Alverson has over twenty years in the real estate industry. She began her career as a real estate paralegal in 1984. Since then, she has worked both as a paralegal and as a title officer. She is a graduate of the University of Phoenix in Accounting and has operated Best American Title since 2003.