Meta Housing Corp.

Since 1993, Meta Housing has built one of the industry’s most successful track records, developing more than 6,400 residential units.

Real Estate Specialization
Affordable Housing
Investment Type
Acquisition/Fee Simple
Investment Style
Development
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Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

John Huskey

John Huskey is a pioneer in the senior housing industry, with more than four decades of experience in the development of affordable and market-rate multifamily communities for seniors and families. John founded Meta Housing Corporation in 1993, and is responsible for guiding the vision of the company. Known as the first in the industry to develop arts-focused senior apartment communities that foster creativity and personal growth for residents, Meta Housing’s communities have garnered national awards for innovation and design, and are now serving as a model for other developers. Prior to forming Meta Housing Corporation, John was President and CEO of Calmark Properties, where he successfully took the firm from a small development company to a market leader in less than five years. John served as a technical advisor to both the Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County Housing Authorities, and served two terms on the Loan and Grant Committee for the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development. In June of 2013, he was named by national commercial real estate magazine Commercial Property Executive as one of the “Most Influential People in Real Estate.” He has also been honored by the Building Industry Association Senior Housing Council and the Affordable Living For The Aging organization.

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President

Kasey Burke

Kasey Burke is a veteran of the real estate development industry, and has been involved with the development of more than 3,800 multifamily units to date. Burke joined Meta Housing in 2002, and as President of the firm, he guides the strategic direction and positioning of the company, spearheading its ongoing growth. Burke, who has worked with Meta Housing for more than a decade and most recently served as its Executive Vice President, is extensively skilled in site acquisition, entitlement processing, financing, design development, construction, and lease-up. In addition, Burke specializes in securing funds from federal, state and municipal sources, and oversees all of Meta Housing’s tax credit and bond application.

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Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

George Russo

George Russo has been active in real estate finance, accounting, and taxation for more than 24 years. As Chief Financial Officer for Meta Housing Corporation, he spearheads all aspects of financial, tax and asset management reporting for Meta Housing and its family of affiliated partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations. In addition, he oversees relationships with lenders, other financial partners and stakeholders. Russo has worked with Meta Housing Corporation since 2003. Prior to joining Meta Housing, he served as Controller of StorageWorld, L.P. He also served as Controller of Kaufman & Broad Multi-Housing Group and Division Controller of Public Storage Inc. Russo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting from California State University, Los Angeles, and holds an NASD Series 28 Registration.

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Executive Vice President

Chris Maffris

As Executive Vice President of Meta, Chris focuses on urban center infill and revitalization projects and oversees the Firm’s development team through all aspects of the development process including acquisition, entitlement, financing and construction. Since joining Meta in 2003, Chris has supervised the completion of more than 3,700 apartment units and 30,000 square feet of commercial space, all while emphasizing a socially responsible approach to community development. As a recognized expert in affordable housing finance, he has been invited to speak at numerous industry forums, including California Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies, Novogradac, SCANPH, ULI and California Redevelopment Association conferences. Chris received a degree in Economics with a Specialization in Computer Science from UCLA.

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Executive Vice President

Aaron Mandel

Aaron Mandel is a specialist in real estate development with extensive experience in infill, mixed-use, and transit oriented developments. A finance expert, Mandel is also deeply experienced in leveraging tax credits and other public subsidies, and in arranging complex layered financing. As a Executive Vice President with Meta Housing Corporation, Mandel manages all aspects of development projects, including land acquisition and business development; securing of City entitlements; structuring and securing project financing; design development; construction monitoring and lease-up activities. In his role, he has supervised the financing and development of more than 2,000 apartment units to date. Mandel earned a degree in International Relations with a minor in Economics from Pomona College in Claremont, Calif.

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Director of Acquisitions

Shaun Bradley

Shaun Bradley is a development and investment specialist with expertise in virtually all facets of the multifamily industry, and experience with more than $500 million in transactions throughout his career. As Director of Acquisitions for Meta Housing Corporation, Bradley spearheads and manages the acquisitions process for the firm’s specialized investments, with an emphasis on inclusionary housing for master plan developers and homebuilders. Bradley also pursues non-traditional opportunities on behalf of the company, sourcing, analyzing, and structuring creative acquisition and investment opportunities for the firm. Prior to joining Meta Housing, Bradley served in an acquisitions role for a large, privately-held senior housing developer, where he proved instrumental in the firm’s success with its first and second funds. Bradley also held acquisitions and development positions with a national developer of affordable housing, where he honed his knowledge of bond/tax credit financing; and with a regional multi-family owner and operator. Bradley earned his degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash.

Key Focus Areas
Asset Management Development Property Management
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