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BuzzHouse: Challenges and opportunities in affordable housing following the COVID-19 pandemic

June 18, 2024 · Authored by Garrick Gibson, Donald N. Bernards

Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry

On this episode of BuzzHouse, Don and Garrick sit down with Brian Swanton, President and CEO of Gorman & Company, a fully integrated developer of affordable and workforce housing. Over the course of the episode, Don and Garrick catch up with Brian on trends and opportunities he has seen since the COVID-19 pandemic and what’s next in the current environment. Brian was the guest on the first webinar that turned into BuzzHouse, so we are happy to welcome him back on the show! Press play and discover this informative and enlightening episode!

Special guest

Brian Swanton | Gorman & Company

As President & CEO, Brian oversees all of Gorman’s business units, including design, construction, development, property and asset management and administration. Prior to joining Gorman, he held various leadership positions in the not-for-profit sector, where he directed the preservation and construction of over 2,300 units of housing in 29 residential communities across Arizona and successfully refinanced and/or repositioned 1,702 units of existing affordable housing. Brian also spent eight years of his career in the public sector, serving in multiple positions in housing and community development.