Manages City’s contracts with third-party organizations and supports the City division’s funding needs by providing capital budget planning and procurement assistance.

Serves as a part of HCD executive’s Office in the role of the City’s in-house developer for construction/redevelopment projects, particularly those projects which are in Tourism Development Zones (TDZs) which are Downtown and around the Fairgrounds (now Liberty Park).

Assists with the eradication of blight by working with Nonprofit Housing Developers to construct homes on available lots and rehabilitate vacant homes as well as increasing the property tax base for the City of Memphis, Shelby County, and Memphis Light Gas & Water.

Brings new resources and program opportunities to address the urgent need to expand affordable housing options and increase equitable, inclusive commercial community development while transforming disinvested neighborhoods and creating communities where residents and business owners of all incomes can prosper.

Builds long-term relationships with residents of Memphis & Shelby County through training opportunities, workshops, and conferences, and teaches the necessary skills to enhance Memphis’ neighborhoods and transform them into centers of pride and prosperity.

Seeks to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, and a suitable living environment while expanding economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons.