Jodi Baiyat is an accomplished finance and community development professional with a strong foundation in both strategic management and social impact. Holding an MBA from the prestigious Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, Jodi brings a unique blend of expertise in finance, real estate, and non-profit management. Her career spans over two decades, during which she has successfully led and managed various high-impact initiatives across both the public and private sectors. Learn More

Maryuri Barberan is comptroller and executive vice president of Pentagon Properties, Inc. Pentagon Properties owns and manages four communities comprising about 500 lots in Georgia and Texas, and has sold over 550 new and previously owned manufactured homes via Lease-Option contracts over the past 32 years. Exceptionally low default rates are achieved with new Community Series Homes (CSH) and very thorough underwriting of L-O “buyers”. Learn More

CARL J. BECKER is a founding partner in the law firm of Becker Bouwkamp Walker, PC where he practices in the areas of manufactured housing law, business litigation, landlord-tenant, general commercial advice, and family law.  He practices throughout the state of Indiana and has counseled clients throughout the United States on issues impacting manufactured housing. He received his undergraduate and legal education at University of Illinois (B.S., Accountancy, High Honors, 1988; J.D., cum laude, 1991). Learn More

Ben has extensive and specialized experience as an owner operator of Manufactured Housing Communities, and Multi-Family Housing. A strong focus on process and systems have been standard and have helped optimize and create value with a double bottom line mindset.

Ben’s current portfolio consists of 46 Parks in (9) States. (Approx. 5,200 sites) and 1150 POH’s. Ben is past president of the Rocky Mountain Manufactured Housing Association, and a current Board Member.

My Name is Keith Byrd I have been in Maintenance for 25 years of my life back ground is Painting, sheetrock work electrical plumbing carpentry all around Maintenance Supervisor.

Charles Castellano serves as the Regional Director of the Southeast U.S. at Yale, where his primary responsibilities encompass new business development and overseeing Manufactured Housing Community (MHC) and Recreational Vehicle (RV) activities within the region. With a strong focus on cultivating fresh business opportunities, Charles frequently participates in national and regional conferences while regularly visiting communities across the Southeast. This proactive approach involves engaging owners and operators to foster connections and drive growth. Learn More

Rick Daugherty is an assistant vide president of Residential Lending with Delta Community Credit Union. Rick has over 20 years' experience originating and servicing manufactured housing loans. Rick received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from Kennesaw State University. Before joining Delta Community Credit Union, Rick was senior vice president at GreenPoint Credit as well as Green Tree. During his career, he spent time working in various locations: Missouri, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia, Texas and Georgia.

John Gelzer is CEO and principal of Equity Management Company. John oversees a diverse commercial estate portfolio including multi-family, manufactured housing, hotel, office, industrial, land, and retail assets. As an attorney, he also works as in-house counsel

Private Equity Real Estate fund manager with $360M+ AUM and Founder of the Saratoga Group. Sam has 15 years of Real Estate and Management experience in distressed asset workouts, land development, redevelopment, single family and mobile home communities.

John Hall became part of the Newby Management team in 2012 serving as a Regional Manager and overseeing a range of communities spanning from Sarasota to Tallahassee, Florida. His early exposure and passion for the industry stemmed from his parents, who managed RV communities throughout their careers. He advanced to the role of Director of Property Management, supervising forty-eight communities, and later ascended to the position of President of Newby Management in 2020. John has been happily married for twenty-four years and is a father of four. Learn More

Mayer Husain is the Co-Founder and CEO at Octa Homes. Mayer spearhead the Group’s efforts to start developing Manufactured Housing Communities across Texas. One of the pioneers in the MHC development space, Octa Homes is providing attainable housing solutions across Houston, Dallas, Austin and Corpus Christi. The company is currently developing over 11+ million square feet land with 1,700+ pads. Mayer’s background is in private equity in emerging markets and real estate development across multi family, commercial, and master planned communities.

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With over two decades of experience in the real estate and construction industry, Scott stands as a seasoned professional with a national footprint, spanning across 15+ states. Learn More

Kurt Kelley is President of Mobile Insurance, one of the nation’s largest commercial MH Industry insurers. He graduated with honors from The Univ of Colorado Business School and University of Oklahoma Law School. He’s Editor of “The Manufactured Housing Review” and a regular guest speaker at Industry Events across the country.

Tom Lackey first started in the industry in1988 when he was the General Manager of a Manufactured Home Dealership in Michigan. Tom’s experience has been diverse in the industry from managing multiple Communities, Owning and operating Communities in several states, owning and managing multiple dealer sales locations, operation of manufactured home insurance brokerage, and ownership of a national mobile home rental corporation. Learn More

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Bryce McMurry is the Principal of Kaliber Management, where he leads the strategic vision, acquisition, and development of a diverse portfolio comprising over 1,000 rental units, including mobile home parks, RV parks, and apartment complexes. With extensive experience in real estate, Bryce oversees a robust team of 50 property managers, construction workers, and operations support staff, ensuring the successful management and growth of Kaliber's assets. Learn More

Margo Napoles is the Executive Vice President of Tranquilo Communities overseeing operations of 18 communities in 8 states. 

She is currently the Vice Chair of the IL Manufactured Housing Association and Chair of the Legislative Committee. Having been on the Board of Directors for the last 6 years she’s successfully lobbied against Rent Control countless times and lead the team for the passage of the Assistance and Service Animal Integrity Act. 

Chris Nicely, President of ManufacturedHomes.com & ModularHomes.com, brings nearly 30 years of expertise in factory-built housing and management. With a proven track record, he has collaborated with industry leaders, non-profits, developers, and municipalities to leverage factory-built housing for positive community development in cities such as San Bernardino, CA; Phoenix, AZ; LaGrange, TX; Danville, VA; Jackson, MS; and Detroit, MI.

Paul Quigley is an accomplished Account Executive at Yardi Systems, specializing in manufactured housing. With five years of dedicated experience at Yardi, Paul has developed a deep understanding of the industry and a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions to clients. Known for a client-centric approach and a keen eye for detail, Paul is committed to driving success and fostering long-term partnerships within the manufactured housing sector.n

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Spencer Roane, president of Pentagon Properties, Inc., Atlanta, Ga., owns and manages four land lease communities in Georgia and Texas. His firm has over 800 in-community sales transactions on new and previously-owned manufactured homes over the past 40 years.  Almost all were “sold” via Lease-Option contracts and all were new homes since 2010.  Default rates over the past 15 years are among the lowest in the industry due to the structure of the L-O transactions and a very effective application processing system heavily weighted by Debt-to-Income ratios. Learn More

Mr. Robinson is a corporate and commercial real estate attorney whose practice includes representing mobile home park investors, owners, and operators, multifamily real estate investors and middle-market companies in a variety of corporate and commercial real estate matters including the purchase and sale of commercial real estate, mixed-use developments, acquisition, construction and mezzanine financing projects, commercial leasing, and real estate-related loan sales and purchases.  Mr. Learn More

Dan Ryu is the Chief Operating Officer for a family office based in Atlanta, Georgia, managing a diverse portfolio of assets, including multifamily, hotel, industrial, office, land, and RV/mobile home parks. Previously, he served as Director of Acquisitions for a private equity firm, overseeing the acquisition of over 1,500 mobile home park sites across the U.S. With nearly a decade of experience in the mobile home park industry, Dan specializes in all facets, from sourcing and due diligence to post-acquisition business plan execution and operational optimization. Learn More

Chris San Jose is President of Lending, where he oversees the start-to-finish process of arranging loans across MHC’s, RVP’s, Self-Storage, and Multifamily properties. This process includes the front-end strategy of tailoring the ideal debt solutions for a new investment or refinance, as well as managing a team that ensures a smooth and timely closing for investors.

Kim Shultz-Rainford is a former corporate professional with a background in cash management, accounting and strategic planning.  After selling over 65 manufactured homes, she took the leap into park ownership in 2013.

Maiara Spinetta is a native of Brazil, where she obtained her law degree in 2010.  Her career has involved various areas of real estate, including development with one of the largest firms in Brazil – MRV Engineering.  There, she handled contract administration, interaction with different public and governmental agencies, and financing of large projects.  She also worked in the real estate risk division of the Federal Bank CE in Brazil, where she handled compliance issues, insurance, and various bank services, including new client acquisition.  

Alexandra Stone is a dedicated professional in the manufactured housing industry, specializing in social media marketing and sales. With a keen eye for digital trends and a passion for connecting with audiences, Alexandra has successfully enhanced the online presence of numerous businesses within the industry. In addition to their marketing expertise, Alexandra serves as the administrative assistant for the SECO (Southeastern Community Owners) conference, where they contribute to organizing one of the premier events for community owners and managers in the Southeast. Learn More

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Kevin Thrash spent 16 at Georgia-Pacific with progressive leadership roles in Credit Management, Project Management, and Corporate Finance. He then transitioned to banking where he has worked for the past 21 years with responsibilities in Commercial Lending and Risk Management. He is presently an Executive Vice-President at American Commerce Bank with offices in Georgia and Florida.  

American Commerce Bank is a national bank and has been an enthusiastic supporter of the manufactured home industry for many years.  

Angela Vera is an accomplished property manager and underwriter for Pentagon Properties, Inc., known for her dedication to tenant satisfaction and operational excellence. With over a decade of experience, Angela has mastered the art of tenant screening, ensuring that each resident meets rigorous standards, resulting in a record of consistent rent payments and a harmonious community.

Stephen Ware has been working for himself in the mobile home moving industry for over 25 years. He built his family owned and operated company, Ware Pro from humble beginnings with one toter and two helpers. With hard work, dedication and God’s blessings he has grown his company to have four toters, two platypuses, a tractor just to name some of his valuable equipment in the business. He works two crews who breakdown, move and set mobile homes in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. 

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Enon Winkler, the Founding Partner of OtherStreet, is a visionary leader who shapes the trajectory and growth of the company. With a keen focus on team member development, fostering relationships, and strategic planning, Winkler's leadership has propelled OtherStreet to new heights.

Bill Wolfe is an Army Veteran, serving as a Drill Seargent and in other capacities during his 12-year US Army career.  Bill was introduced into Manufactured Housing while working with contractors and home manufacturers.  He gained first-hand experience setting homes, finishing concrete, etc.  Bill's 30-year MH career has included working as a Community Manager of a beautiful 911-unit community, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Lead and now, Regional Maintenance Supervisor of over 4,500 pads with YES! Communities. Learn More

Jane Yang founded Cooper Square in 2023 to own, operate, and develop manufactured housing communities. Prior to that, she spent 14 years investing on behalf of institutionally backed real estate private equity firms, including Prospect Ridge, Meadow Partners, and the Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy Estate.