2016 Voice & Vision Award Celebration Program Book by Homeport

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Event Program Thursday, October 13, 2016

2016 Vision Award Recipient Hal Keller

Congratulations to

Hal Keller

for his selection as Homeport’s 2016 Voice & Vision Award Recipient!

Hal Keller, President Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing

Your strategic vision, exceptional leadership, and relentless commitment have made a lasting and deep impact in your work in affordable housing in Ohio and you are an inspiration to us all. Your OCCH family and partners are proud to call you a leader, mentor, and friend.

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Dear Friends, Part of our Vision at Homeport is to give Voice to those who often cannot speak for themselves. That’s why we advocate for the needs of low-income families and seniors and invest deeply in one of their most basic needs: safe, sustainable, and affordable homes. And it’s why we provide our residents with access to the resources and education needed to stay housed and keep dreams afloat. Thanks to you, significant progress was made this year in meeting the needs of limited-income people across Central Ohio. Here are some of the highlights:

• We completed a $9 million rehabilitation

of Victorian Heritage, transforming the living environments of low-income seniors and families in 59 apartments stretching between the Short North and Ohio State University. A key feature of the rehab was the addition of an elevator at a senior property to assist residents with physical limitations.

• On the West Side, we witnessed the

completion of Hilltop Homes II, a development comprised of 39 beautiful single-family homes that offer improved living conditions for families and add to the vitality of a struggling area.

• On the South Side, Homeport’s

partnership with Casto is resulting in beautiful apartments, townhouses, and homes at the historic Barrett Middle School site in Merion Village.

• We broke ground on Hamilton Crossing, which will provide 64 apartments for low-income seniors on the East Side. With completion scheduled for next November, it will be our third senior apartment community in Whitehall in just five years.

• Beyond bricks and mortar, we have

expanded our partnerships, including our after school programming for

Homeport children. This past summer, through an enhanced relationship with Columbus Area Integrated Health Services, more Homeport kids than ever enjoyed camp experiences. And beginning in 2017, six of our locations will have year-round after school programs. Tonight we celebrate these accomplishments and more. We are honoring Hal Keller, president of the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH), with our second annual Voice & Vision Award. Hal’s commitment, vision, and leadership over 30 years has left a mark in communities across Ohio and beyond. Hal and OCCH are long-time advocates for low-income people and major investors in affordable housing. For 25 years OCCH has invested more than $100 million in over 30 Homeport communities, resulting in the creation of more than 2,000 affordable apartments and homes. Through its subsidiaries, OCCH has also funded out of school programming and educational scholarships for Homeport residents. So thank you, Hal. Thank you, OCCH. And thank you to everyone who is here tonight to recognize Hal and the impact made on people’s lives when we invest in stronger homes. With Gratitude, Bruce Luecke President & CEO, Homeport

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Entertainment: The Columbus Children’s Choir

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Program & Award Celebration

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Steven Gladman President Affordable Housing Trust

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Susan Weaver Founder and Former CEO Community Housing Network (CHN)

Jordan Miller President and CEO Fifth Third Bank

James E. Kunk President of Central Ohio Region Huntington National Bank

Barbara Poppe Founder and Principal Barbara Poppe & Associates

Douglas A. Garver Executive Director Ohio Housing Finance Agency

Angela Mingo Community Relations Director Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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2016 Vision Award Recipient:

Hal Keller

“In my observation there are two types of people who try to change the world. There are the people who disrupt in a good way, like MLK, which creates the space for change; and the other kind of person, like Hal, who takes advantage of that space and the tools that exist to advance change. It’s not as glamorous and it doesn’t make you as known, but what he does with OCCH is just hugely cool.” Elfi Di Bella | President & CEO, YWCA Columbus

Homeport is recognizing Hal Keller for 35 years of substantial contributions to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Since 1993, Hal has been the respected leader of OCCH, an organization that has raised more than $3.75 billion in equity for affordable housing development and created 42,500 homes in Ohio and Kentucky. His involvement in affordable housing over 30 years includes work as a consultant to state and local governments and as a neighborhood organizer and tenant advocate. Through humble leadership, a compassionate voice, and unwavering vision, Hal Keller has diligently worked to meet one of humanity’s most foundational needs, and followed the call of “Tikun Olam” – repair the world. In 2016, Homeport sat down with Hal Keller to talk about what drives him, what he’s most proud of, and some of the lessons learned over several decades as a housing advocate and leader.

Q. What is the core of who you are? What guides you in and outside of work? What is the meaning of your life anyway? Is it, “Have fun all the time”? First of all it’s about raising kids and building for the next generation. It’s about impact and leaving the world better. I am Jewish and there is an

important concept called “Tikun Olam” which means to repair the world. I feel like that’s why we’re here: to repair the world. Q. What were the seeds of your work today? Working in low income neighborhoods, first as a community organizer in

Cleveland on the near West Side. Then I worked at the Columbus Tenants Union working with low-income tenants who were being evicted or had trouble with their landlord. I was answering a hotline six hours a day and organizing tenants at night. It was like, “There must be a better way to change things.”

in 1989. My previous jobs had taught the importance of financing and the critical role of capital. Capital is a means not an end. At OCCH we use capital to produce affordable housing and change lives.

So I went to work in a housing rehabilitation program at Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission during and after graduate school. I then went to the Ohio Department of Development and worked around the state in housing programs and after that as a housing consultant to rural and small cities as well as the Ohio Department of Mental Health on permanent supportive housing.

One thing we stress here at OCCH is remembering our purpose. OCCH is a financial intermediary. If it weren’t for our investors and development partners we wouldn’t be around. Every time we have a staff retreat I repeat, “If we stop delivering projected returns to our investors, if we stop adding value and providing competitive pricing of equity capital to our developers, and if we aren’t nice to deal with, we are out of business.” It is about helping our investor and development partners achieve their goals, not about us. This is referred to as the “Humility Speech.”

Then Joe Hagan, the first OCCH president and my friend, came up with the idea to start Ohio Capital Corporation. We opened the office

Hal and the staff of OCCH in 1989

Q. If you had to teach your new hires, where do you start?

Q. What’s an example of impact you are proud of ? In 1993, taking on stalled plans to renovate the historic YMCA at 40 West Long Street and creating safe, affordable housing for 400 low-income individuals. They came to us and said, “We lost our financing. What are we going to do?” I became very involved in this important project with a very vulnerable tenant population. The project got done and I remain active with the YMCA to this day. Q. What excites you at work? I really like the idea of a challenge. Something new. In 2003 in cooperation with OSU we created Community Properties of Ohio (CPO), headed by Isabel Toth, to take control of 250 dilapidated buildings scattered in seven neighborhoods. We took these building through a multiyear renovation effort. And now CPO manages over 2,700 affordable housing units, including many developed by Homeport. Q. What’s advice you might give to someone? Be willing to go the distance on a project, and put your values into action. We’ve had some challenges at OCCH. When we were new and our underwriting wasn’t as strong as it should be, we financed a lot of development in Over-the-Rhine (in Cincinnati). It was a different Overthe-Rhine neighborhood than it is now. Riots occurred about four years after we began our investments. But I’ll tell you we have never lost a project. It’s simply finding the right partners, committing the resources and saying we can’t lose this because it’s our investors’ money and our mission.

In another example, OCCH invested in a hotel in the downtown of Galion, Ohio. Everyone loves it. Ten years after the renovation we discovered significant structural defects. We realized there were things done during construction that were illegal, unethical and the building was ready to fall down. So we emptied the building and are putting $1 million each from the city, our investors and us. To not do it would have devastated that downtown and the community would never have recovered. My board backed me entirely. We have an amazing board of directors at OCCH. Q. First job ever? My first job was at McDonald’s my freshman year in high school. It’s teamwork. You do all of the jobs. I loved the adrenaline of the lunch and dinner rushes. That was a lot of fun. Q. Worst job you ever had? While I loved working at the state I was frustrated by the bureaucracy. Also troubling, a summer job in the suburbs of New York City assembling food for a summer lunch program. The lunches were supposed to be taken to the city and handed out to poor kids. Two years later the company was indicted because they would take the lunches into the city and just dump them. It’s like you think you’re doing a good job but then the forces above you were not sharing your values and you had no idea of the end result. It was an important lesson. Q. What keeps you in Columbus? Columbus is a great town. Columbus always takes a collaborative approach to solving community problems. People work together and build creative solutions.

Q. Why did you create a strong philanthropic component at OCCH? Our early focus had been accumulation of capital for organizational stability and at some point the lines crossed where we are now able to take our excess revenues and distribute them. We also leverage substantial funds from our investors. We have programs focused on senior citizens, youth summer camp programs, college scholarships and community development projects like neighborhood gardens and pocket parks close to our investments. This is just another way to help our partners help their residents and the broader community. Q. What is it that makes you happy? Spending time with my kids. They’re grown and live out of town now but

we have great vacations and love it when they are home. My wife and I go to movies every week. We enjoy hiking, bird watching -- spending time together. It’s an escape. Q. How did you get to Columbus and how did you meet your wife? I grew up in Chappaqua in Westchester County, New York. A lot of kids from my area go to Ohio for college. I went to Case Western Reserve in Cleveland. My sister, who also lives in Columbus, went to Ohio Wesleyan. My first job in Columbus was at Southwest Mental Health Center, working in Franklinton. My wife is a nurse by training but was a mental health counselor at the time. Our offices were next to each other and a mutual friend did a little matchmaking. Next year we will be celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary.

Congratulations, Homeport and Hal Keller! Building Strong Communities Together

From all of us at Homeport, Congratulations & Thank You Hal! Thank you for your leadership, integrity, and commitment to addressing housing needs in our community and beyond.

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About Homeport: What We Do

Real Estate Development

Creating homes and neighborhoods that provide the foundation for a better life Homeport is a housing developer. We build everything from energy-efficient rental communities that are affordable to limited-income seniors and families, to single-family homes in historic neighborhoods. Whether it’s a new build or rehab, the end goal is always the same: helping people gain access to homes that will provide the foundation for a better life.

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About Homeport: What We Do

Resident Support

Going beyond a “roof over the head” For many of Homeport’s residents, getting into a safe, stable home that they can afford is only the beginning. We want to see people thrive, not just survive. Homeport connects families to resources from other non-profits and agencies, brings fresh produce markets to our properties, provides out-of-school programming to children in our communities, and more. Our partners are vital! And because of these joint efforts, lives are changed every day.

Volunteers are Vital! Thank you to the thousands of people who volunteer with us! Homeport couldn't do what we do without a team of volunteers helping throughout the year! Some of our volunteer efforts: Produce Fairs Help set up a small "farmers market" at Homeport community centers, providing residents with free access to fresh milk, juice, yogurt, fruits, and vegetables. Volunteers set up tables and tents on the produce line, register shoppers, provide food to shoppers, offer cooking suggestions and recipes, and help children and the elderly carry groceries back to their apartments. Bright Ideas Book Bank Homeport's award-winning Book Bank program encourages hundreds of children to discover the joy of reading and helps retain knowledge and skills during the off-school seasons. Volunteers help sort and distribute about 2,000 books, each hand-picked by a Homeport child. Summer Camps Homeport recruits outgoing volunteers to help out with summer camps for children between the ages of 5 and 13. Volunteers participate in fun and educational activities, spend time talking with and listening to children, and help set up and clean up before and after meals. Schedules are flexible based on the volunteers' preferences and availability. Back to School Supply Drive Beginning in May, volunteers help collect, organize, and distribute backpacks stuffed with school supplies to Homeport communities across the city. Homeport holds Back to School rallies at Homeport properties in August, where over 1,000 children receive their new backpacks and enjoy art activities and games. Pictured: A young girl from Marsh Run receives a backpack during Homeport’s resource fair in August of 2015.

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Classes & Coaching

Providing tools for long-term success In addition to real estate development, Homeport offers classes and one-on-one coaching to teach people successful home ownership. Available to residents as well as the general public, Homeport classes teach the home buying process, financial management, and basic home maintenance, while coaching provides individualized support for finances, credit problems, and foreclosure. Homeport has helped thousands of Central Ohioans to not only purchase homes, but keep their homes, too.

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We proudly support Hal Keller and his dedication to improving lives and supporting families in our community.

QU OT ES ON HA L

He doesn’t just give advice – he goes with you. Hal is kind, caring, smart, a thought leader, a collaborator. If you’re going to get stranded on an island you want to be with Hal, because he’s going to be there from the beginning to the end. – Elfie Di Bella, President & CEO YWCA of Columbus

Hal’s daughter is the same age as my girls; she was in band at Thomas Worthington, and my girls were at Watterson. Once while waiting for the girls after a school event, I went to the cafeteria with my son, straight to the bake sale, and there stands Hal Keller. The people in the band have no idea that there is a housing icon selling goodies; for all of the really impressive things that he is in his professional life, he was also a dad and it was his turn to do that bake sale! – Rita Parise, Housing Administrator City of Columbus Department of Development

I asked my mom to take him back because I was very disappointed that he looked like a newborn baby which isn’t always that cute and he wasn’t a girl. – Linda Van Camp (Hal’s sister)

I’m willing to bet that if you went around the state and asked nonprofits the nonprofits would say, we wouldn’t be where we are without Hal and OCCH. – Pat Cash, friend of Hal

He’s been a trusted advisor over the course of my career. – Susan Weaver, Founder and Former CEO, Community Housing Network

When Hal puts his mind to do something and get everyone involved everyone wants to jump on board because it’s successful. – Jack Kukura, Chief of Acquisitions, OCCH

About Homeport: What We Do

Kids Programs

A safe, affordable home is a necessary foundation for healthy families, but children need more to thrive. Through partnerships, Homeport brings educational opportunities like after-school and summer camp programs right to the doorstep of families in many of our rental communities. These programs provide hundreds of children with homework help, mentorship, daily healthy meals, and engaging activities.

A child receiving after-school homework help at Marsh Run

Congratulations to Hal Keller, 2016 Voice & Vision Award winner!

Hal through the years

Thank you, Homeport Young Professionals for your commitment to our mission!

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Homeport Young Professionals have “adopted” the children at Georges Creek by planning, funding, and volunteering for monthly activities and teen leadership programs.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Larry Goldbach Homeport recognizes, appreciates and wishes to honor Larry Goldbach for his continued dedication to Homeport and its mission for over 25 years. Larry began working on real estate transaction with Homeport in 1990 and then in 2000 he started volunteering as a presenter at our Homebuyer Education class. Since then Larry has educated more than 3,000 graduates of the class. Larry always reminds us that “ it’s a privilege to help so many people.”

Thank you Larry for your continued partnership with Homeport! Thank you to Lisa Rookard and Mark Creamer, who are Larry’s business partners at Land and Mortgage Title Agency, Ltd, who have allowed Larry to go “above and beyond” for Homeport.

QU OT ES ON HA L

He could probably tell you the partners in every deal – and we have 500 projects. – Sue Ziegler, COO, Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing

Hal is always like 50 steps in front of me. He’s always looking ahead at how things will play out. He has vision. – Jon Welty, V.P., Ohio Capital Finance Corporation

I think one of Hal’s great skills is that he is a terrific judge of character. He recognizes people’s strengths. – Pat Cash, friend of Hal

Hal is extremely loyal to his employees and the people he does business with. He is very unassuming and approachable. – Mike Saad, Partner Squire Patton Boggs Michael

The thing to me that sticks out most is that Hal is a very good person and he’s a very good friend. – Steven Gladman, President, Affordable Housing Trust

Hal keeps his word, and he gives people hope. – Hank Evans, Board of Directors, Homeport

He is very generous and very much an optimist. – Laurie Kaps-Keller (Hal’s Wife)

I remember the first time I went to a golf tournament that OCCH was putting on. It was at Muirfield. Hal had never been to a golf tournament. He shows up with these cut off blue jeans, a blank bandanna, and a tie dye shirt. He walks out there and we go ‘ohhhh’ and he goes ‘ohhhhhhhh.’ But he was like, okay, I made a mistake, that’s it. I think he took off the bandanna. – Dennis Guest, Director Ohio Equity Fund for Housing

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QU OT ES ON HA L

He is absolutely a committed husband and father. Huge priority for him. He wouldn’t brag about it but he’s really proud. – Pat Cash, friend of Hal

I was going to the Y downtown and there was a guy who had cool glasses on and I thought, he’s got cool glasses but he’s got funny socks so… he’s probably interesting. Come to find out through my work at the housing authority, it was Hal. He’s a nice guy and he’s very generous. Hal still wears those socks that he pulls up high and a headband … Hal pulls it off. Since then he’s led me to be involved and he’s my confidant and my advisor. – Charles Hillman, President & CEO, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority

Hal is a Mensch, good person. He has the qualities you would want. – Samantha (Sam) Shuler, CEO, Community Housing Network

He’s a player, he’s a coach and he’s also the owner. – Tom Leach, Director U.S. Department of HUD

How can we make everyone happy? Mr. Keller’s specialty, make everyone happy. – Bill Faith, Executive Director, Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio

He’s so incredibly genuine. The one thing I always notice about Hal is that he is the one that always shows up. – Angela Mingo, Community Relations Director, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

He is very caring. – Dorothy Cage, President, Greater Columbus Community Helping Hands, Inc.

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