John L.

Garvin
(512) 658-2921
jgarvin35@gmail.com

Work Experience

January, 2009 - present

Independent Consultant
Consult on various multifamily housing policies for affordable housing developers, lenders, etc.

September, 2008 – January, 2009

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Expert Consultant to the Office of the Secretary
• Advised on recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Ike.
• Worked with state housing finance agencies to develop a portfolio of available units for displaced families.
• Trained HUD and FEMA Joint Field Office staff on the emergency housing voucher program (DHAP-Ike).
• Monitored and advised on damaged HUD-assisted and FHA-insured multifamily portfolio.
• Advised HUD and FEMA staff on the implementation of Section 689(i) of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform
Act of 2007 – Rental Repair Pilot Program to provide temporary housing following a disaster.

July, 2007 – August, 2008

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing
& Senior Advisor to the Federal Housing Commissioner

• Directed activities regarding mortgage insurance programs to facilitate the purchase or refinancing of multifamily rental
housing.
• Proposed and implemented regulatory changes to streamline HUD programs to facilitate transactions that utilize equity from
Low Income Housing Tax Credits and tax-exempt bond financing.
• Oversaw the administration of rental assistance programs - Project-based Section 8, Rent Supplement, etc.
• Created and promoted policies to preserve the HUD/FHA affordable housing portfolio.
• Advised on policies regarding the Section 232 mortgage insurance program to facilitate the construction and substantial
rehabilitation of nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, and assisted-living facilities.
• Oversaw the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with
Disabilities programs.
• Oversaw asset management responsibilities relating to mortgage servicing, default servicing, and acquisition and disposition
of loans and properties.
• Testified before Congress on senior housing policies, multifamily preservation, and housing options for special needs
populations.
• Represented HUD/FHA at numerous national trade organization conferences.
• Senior Advisor responsibilities (listed below).

January, 2006 – August, 2008

U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Senior Advisor to the Federal Housing Commissioner/Assistant Secretary for Housing
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 • Advised the Federal Housing Commissioner on various single family and multifamily housing policies.
• Consulted on legislative initiatives to modernize the single family FHA mortgage insurance program.
• Acted as liaison to Congress on single family and multifamily Federal Housing Administration (FHA) policies.
• Developed and promoted policies to assist the Administration in addressing solutions to subprime mortgage market concerns.
• Provided the Commissioner with analysis of HUD’s role in regulating charter compliance for the Government Sponsored
Enterprises - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

August, 2000 – December, 2005

Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP)
Executive Director
• Directed activities of a 501(c)(6) trade organization representing private sector affordable housing owners, developers,
investors, lenders, property managers, etc. - to promote a mission “to increase the supply and quality of affordable housing.”
• Testified before various legislative bodies on industry views on affordable housing legislation and policy.
• Facilitated training sessions to educate housing providers on Low Income Housing Tax Credits, tax-exempt bond financing,
market analysis, utility allowances, Fair Housing, etc.
• Coordinated and hosted annual Texas Housing Conference that educates more than 400 affordable housing providers.
• Presented industry views at national conferences and workshops.

July, 1997 – August, 2000

Texas Department of Housing &Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Director of Strategic Planning & Housing Resources
• Established performance-based budget measures, goals, strategies, outcomes, outputs, and efficiencies guiding the funding
(est. $400 million annually) of 20 housing and community development programs.
• Prepared performance reports for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and Texas Legislative Budget
Board.
• Presided over numerous statewide public hearings to receive input on agency programs, housing need, community
development need, etc.
• Directed new program development: Texas YouthWorks, Texas Home of Your Own, Texas Statewide Homebuyer Education
Program, and Statewide Architectural Barrier Removal Program.

March, 1996 – July, 1997

Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Director of Housing Resources
• Directed activities of the Texas Housing Resource Center - an information clearinghouse on programs, regional and state
level needs assessment, demographics, etc.
• Served as agency liaison to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Responsible for the development of capacity building initiatives for nonprofit housing organizations.
• Represented agency at legislative hearings, conferences, etc.

November, 1995 – March, 1996

Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Research Associate
• Coordinated the publication and annual submission of the HUD Consolidated Plan and the Texas State Low Income Housing
Plan.
• Researched and developed programs focused on serving seniors and people with disabilities.
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 • Analyzed U.S. Census data on housing needs, community development needs, poverty, homelessness, etc.

July, 1992 – August, 1994

Japanese Foreign Ministry, Hamamatsu
International Relations Coordinator
• Assisted in the creation of local policies governing international affairs, immigrant housing, anti-discrimination, economic
development, etc.
• Presented to business groups, news media, public interest groups, etc. on U.S./Japan relations, international economic
development, crime, and education.
• Published a foreign resident newsletter with a circulation exceeding 5,000.

Education
Master of Arts - Asian Studies, Japanese Economic Policy, University of Texas at Austin, 1992
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics, Bentley College, Waltham, MA, 1987
Kansai Gaidai University, Japanese Economic Policy, Osaka, Japan, 1986

Internships
Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs - Oita, Japan - International Affairs Office, Summer 1991
Houston Consulate General of Japan, January 1991 - July 1992
Austin, TX Chamber of Commerce - Export Assistance Center, Fall 1990

Awards & Honors

Leadership & Commitment Award, Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities – Texas Housing Summit, 2008
Acknowledgement of Service - National Association of Real Estate Brokers, 2007
UCP Victory 100 Volunteer Service Award - United Cerebral Palsy of America, 2004
Acknowledgement of Achievement - Board of Directors, TX Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs, 2000
Tribute for Outstanding Public Service to People with Disabilities - United Cerebral Palsy of Texas, 1999
Community Now Award - Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities, 1998
Gubernatorial Selection - Governor’s Executive Development Program, Texas, 1997
Public Servant of the Year - Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, 1996

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