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Lindsay Soyka
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Lindsay Soyka is an Executive Vice President of R4 Capital in the firm’s New York office. She is responsible for originating and acquiring affordable housing tax credit properties for R4 Capital.
Focusing on LIHTC property investing and affordable housing for over 20 years, Lindsay has closed in excess of $3 billion in real estate transactions throughout her career. Prior to joining R4, Lindsay served as Director in the Affordable Multifamily Housing group at Centerline Capital Group (Centerline, fka CharterMac and Related Capital Company) with management responsibility for half of Centerline’s portfolio of affordable housing assets.
Previously, Lindsay worked in the Affordable Debt group at Centerline, responsible for the origination and execution of the company’s direct private placement tax-exempt bond program, as well as loan production for credit enhanced financing, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Before joining Centerline in February 2004, Lindsay worked at Lehman Brothers in Equity Sales and Syndication.
Lindsay serves on the Board of Directors of Housing on Merit (HOM), a 501(c)3 whose mission is to create a bridge to permanent affordable housing for vulnerable populations. She is a member of WX – New York Women Executives in Real Estate, an invitation-only association promoting the advancement of women in real estate. Lindsay received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Lehigh University.
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Jaymie Beckett
In onJaymie Beckett, a seasoned leader in real estate investments, development, and private equity, currently serves as the CEO of Housing on Merit (“HoM”). Her role is to lead and manage all aspects of HoM, one of the premier non-profit affordable housing providers in the United States. Jaymie is responsible for strategic planning, fundraising, program development, financial management, staff management and overall organizational leadership. As CEO, Jaymie plays a pivotal role in leading HoM’s organization and driving its mission forward, merging her extensive real estate experience with a heartfelt desire to tackle the affordable housing crisis. This position is not just a job for her, but the culmination of a lifelong goal to blend professional skills with meaningful, mission-driven work. Jaymie strongly believes that everyone has a right to a safe and stable place to call home that supports well-being and provides new opportunities. She is excited to honor Housing on Merit’s legacy while propelling the organization towards new horizons.
Jaymie’s career spans more than two decades, featuring roles in both institutional organizations and entrepreneurial ventures. She began her career at Deutsche Bank in Real Estate investment banking, later transitioning to a role at Related Capital, an affordable-housing financier specializing in LIHTC bond originations and tax-credit equity syndications. During her tenure at Related Capital, Jaymie focused on strategy and capital raising initiatives, playing a pivotal role in transforming the company into a more well-known, institutionally owned, publicly traded company.
Following her time at Related Capital, Jaymie attended UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she was awarded the prestigious ULI Kenneth M. Good Graduate Student Fellowship. After graduating with an MBA, Jaymie co-founded AJ Capital Partners, a real estate operating business with a focus on the hospitality sector. Under her leadership, the business completed over $500 million in acquisitions of unique hospitality assets between 2009 and 2012.
Expanding her focus beyond hospitality, Jaymie became the Head of Acquisition at Blatteis & Schnur, where she made significant contributions to retail development projects, including At Mateo in Downtown LA and the transformative redevelopment of the Macy Men’s Store in San Francisco’s Union Square.
Most recently, Jaymie founded the Calderly Group, an investment and advisory firm. Calderly created successful joint ventures in which it acquired, redeveloped, and sold a portfolio of 700 workforce housing units in Salt Lake City, in addition to consulting on various real estate projects.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Jaymie dedicates herself to her community. Her involvement with the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors, Cayton Children’s Museum Women’s Philanthropy Circle, and UCLA REAG Endowment Circle underscores her commitment to societal betterment. She is a proud alumna of Middlebury College and UCLA Anderson School of Management. Jaymie resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two daughters.
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Steven Ames
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Steven brings his passion for education and proven teaching methods to Housing on Merit as the Resident Services Coordinator for our community in Fresno. He has been a math and science educator for 22 years at various academic organizations in southern California and uses his background in mechanical engineering as a compass to lead others towards STEM careers. He enjoys helping others find the right trajectory for their purpose and encourages them to test the limit of their capabilities. He is currently enrolled in a California credential program to teach math at the high school level and beyond. Steven spends his leisure time exercising, going on nature walks, and spending time with family.
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