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Jeffrey H. Gelman Confirmation Resolution of 2004
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ANTHONY A. WILLIAMS
MAYOR

March 12, 2004

The Honorable Linda W. Cropp 
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Suite 504 
Washington. D.C. 20004

Dear Chairman Cropp:

In accordance with section 2 of the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Temporary Act of 2003, effective December 9, 2003 (D.C. Law 15-52), which established the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force, I am pleased to nominate the following persons for appointment:

Christopher B. LoPiano
312 Highview Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
Ernest McDonald Skinner
229 Rock Creek Church Road. N.W.
Washington, D.C'. 20011
(Ward 4)

as members of the Task Force, representing banking or financial service institutions, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

Marilyn Melkonian
2915 Dumbarton Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20007
(Ward 2)
Robert David Youngentob
10020 Counselman Road 
Potomac. Maryland 20854

as members of the Task Force, representing the for-profit housing production community, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

Loretta Tate
220 54th Street, S.E. 
Washington, D.C. 20019
(Ward 7)
Leslie A. Steen
3001 Veazey Terrace, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
(Ward 3)

as members of the Task Force, representing the non-profit housing production community, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

John K. Mcllwain
1737 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20009
(Ward 2)

as a member of the Task Force, with expertise in housing policy from the academic or nonprofit community, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

Oramenta F. Newsome 
9308 Spring Water Path 
Jessup, Maryland 20794

as a member of the Task Force, representing the philanthropic community, for a term to end l - year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

Beverly J. Wilbourn
1615 Myrtle Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20012-1129
(Ward 4)

as a member of the Task Force, representing the employer-assisted housing provider, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

Stanley W. Sloter 
9112 Vendome Drive
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
William Christopher Smith, Jr.
1312 Beachview Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21403

as members of the Task Force, representing the multifamily property owner community, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

Adrian Glenn Washington 
1925 Shepherd Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20011
(Ward 4)

as a member of the Task Force, representing the residential real estate profession, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

Robert H. Pohlman
1815 Monroe Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20010
(Ward 1)

as a member of the Task Force, representing an organization that advocates for the production, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing for lower-income households, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

Yvonne Clary
1361 Half Street, S.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20024
(Ward 6)

as a member of the Task Force, representing low-income tenants, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

Robert L.E. Egger
1822 Park Road, N. W. 
Washington, D.C. 20010
(Ward 1)
Alice M. Rivlin
2838 Chesterfield Place, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20008
(Ward 3)
Jeffrey H. Gehman
1.916 Westchester Drive
Silver Spring, Maryland 20902-3561
John H. McKoy
1306 Holly Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20012
(Ward 4)
Walter David Watts
1629 Webster Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20011
(Ward 4)
Bessie Estelle Swann
18300 Charity Lane 
Accokeek, Maryland 20607
Lessie Powell Evans
4247 Colorado Avenue, N. W. 
Washington, D.C. 20011
(Ward 4)
Gilberto Cardenas
4849 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., #424 
Washington, D.C. 20008
(Ward 3)
Nan P. Roman
3817 Legation Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20015
(Ward 3)

as citizen representative members on the Task Force, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

Patrick M. Costigan
622 Constitution Avenue, N.E. 
Washington, D.C. 20002
(Ward 6)

as a member of the Task Force, representing an organization that provides supportive housing services including housing counseling, financial management, in-kind assistance, or legal representation, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn in; and

Lori E. Parker
2647 15th Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20009-4603 
(Ward 1)
Stanley Jackson
52 Brandywine Street, S.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20032
(Ward 8)
Ellen M. McCarthy
3905 Morrison Street, N. W. 
Washington, D.C. 20015-2944
(Ward 3)
Theodore N. Carter
510 N Street, S.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20024-4503
(Ward 2)
Michael P. Kelly
427 Whittier Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20012
(Ward 4)
Milton J. Bailey
5808 16th Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20011
(Ward 4)

as members of the Task Force, representing government agencies, including independent housing agencies, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in.

Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned nominees, together with proposed resolutions to assist the Council during the confirmation process.

I would appreciate the Council's earliest consideration of these nominations for confirmation. Please do not hesitate to contact me should the Council require additional information.

Sincerely,
Anthony A. Williams 
Mayor

Enclosures 

AAW/edl

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Chairman Linda W. Cropp, at the request of the Mayor

A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

To confirm the appointment of Mr. Jeffrey H. Gelman to the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the "Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force Jeffrey H. Gelman Confirmation Resolution of 2004".

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:

Mr. Jeffrey H. Gelman
1916 Westchester Drive
Silver Spring, Maryland 20902-3561

as a citizen representative member of the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force, established by section 2 of the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Temporary Act of 2003, effective December 9, 2003 (D.C. Law 15-52), for a term to end I-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in.

Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, each to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor. 

Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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JEFFREY H. GELMAN

1620 L Street, N.W., Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20036
Office: (202) 452-1400
Facsimile: (202) 452-1410
E-Mail: jhg@gdllaw.com

EXPERIENCE

GREENSTEIN DELORME & LUCHS, P.C., January 1992 - Present, Washington, D.C., Partner

Regional and national representation of lenders and developers in all aspects of financing, acquiring and developing commercial and residential properties, including office buildings, hotels, shopping centers, apartment buildings, condominiums and cooperatives, and warehouses. Engaged in the practice of finance and development law, housing law, commercial law, corporate and partnership law, business law, environmental regulations, mortgage-backed securities transactions, commercial and multifamily mortgage conduits, structured/securitized financing transactions, and various local and Federal housing and financing programs, including programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and the Government National Mortgage Association.

GREENSTEIN DELORME & LUCHS, P.C., February 1989 - December 1991, Washington, D.C., Associate Attorney

POHORYLES & GREENSTEIN, P.C., January 1986 - January 1989, Washington, D.C., Associate Attorney

Regional and national representation of lenders and developers in all aspects of financing, acquiring and developing commercial and residential properties, including preparation and negotiation of loan documents, sales contracts, leases, condominium documents, partnership and corporate documents, construction contracts, easements, covenants, and title insurance commitments and policies. Prepared and closed multifamily apartment loans under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's coinsurance program. Experienced in all aspects of real estate settlement practice.

SUSMAN & DUFFY, P.C., August 1984 - December 1985 New Haven, Connecticut, Associate Attorney

Engaged in transactional real estate and commercial litigation practice. Performed real estate and loan closings, zoning applications and appeals, and corporate formation and planning. Conducted foreclosure, bankruptcy, unfair trade practice, contract dispute, and business tort litigation, including pleading, discovery, motion practice, case evaluation, trial preparation and settlement negotiation.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAW STUDENTS, August 1983 - May 1984, IN COURT PROGRAM - CRIMINAL DIVISION, Washington, D.C., Student Litigator

Represented indigent persons accused of criminal misdemeanors before the District of Columbia Superior Court. Performed client and witness interviewing, investigation, discovery, plea bargaining, pretrial release, arraignments, and motion, status, and sentence hearings.

NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION, May 1982 - May 1984, Law Clerk/National Representative, Washington, D.C.

Law clerk to the Director of Negotiations. Represented the Union in successful arbitration with the Internal Revenue Service. Researched and drafted legal memoranda, arbitration and Unfair Labor Practice briefs, complaints, stipulations, and commentary on proposed federal regulations.

EDUCATION

THE NATIONAL LAW CENTER, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 
Washington, D.C.
Juris Doctor, May 1984

CLARK UNIVERSITY
Worcester, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Government, 1981

Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude 

BAR ADMISSIONS

Connecticut, November 1984
Federal District Court (Connecticut), December 1984 
District of Columbia, February 1985 
Pennsylvania, May 1985
Massachusetts, June 1985
Federal District Court (District of Columbia), March 1986 
Maryland, May 1986
Supreme Court of the United States, March 1988

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Bar Association (Sections on Real Property, Probate and Trust Law; Business Law; Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law)
The District of Columbia Bar (Sections on Real Estate, Housing and Land Use; Corporation, Finance and Securities Law)
Connecticut Bar Association
Massachusetts Bar Association 
Pennsylvania Bar Association 
Maryland Bar Association
District of Columbia Building Industry Association (Member, Board of Directors; Chair, Housing Committee)
Mortgage Bankers Association of America

RECOGNITION

Recognized by the District of Columbia Council (Resolution No. 10-782) for leadership in community service (October 4, 1994)
Recognized by the District of Columbia Council (Resolution No. 11-284) for leadership in community service (November 7, 1995)
District of Columbia Department of Recreation and Parks Letter of Appreciation for community service (November 21, 1995).
Mayoral Letter of Appreciation for Community Service (November 14, 1996).
Recognized by the District of Columbia Council (Resolution No. 12-310) for leadership in community service (May 5, 1998).
1998 President's Award for Dedicated Service from the District of Columbia Building Industry Association.

APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS

Chair, Housing Committee, District of Columbia Building Industry Association, 1995 - Present.
Member, Core Committee, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 Community Improvement Day Committees, District of Columbia Building Industry Association.
Founder/Organizer, 1997 District of Columbia Housing Forum: Housing in the Nation's Capital - Tending to Our Own Backyard.
Chair, 1998 District of Columbia Housing Forum: Toward a Housing Policy far the Nation's Capital.
Member, Board of Directors, District of Columbia Building Industry Association, 1998 - Present.
Member, Board of Directors, DCBIA Community Services Corporation, 1997 to Present.
Member, Board of Directors, Sarah's Circle, 1998 - Present; Vice President - May 2000 to May 2002; and President - May 2002 to Present.
Co-Chair, Housing Alliance of Washington, D.C., 1999 to 2001.
Co-Chair, Legislative Committee, The Washington, DC Partners In Homeownership, 1999 and 2000.
Representative of DCBIA to the Board of The Metropolitan Washington Builders Council, 2000 to Present.
Representative of DCBIA to the Advisory Committee of the District of Columbia Housing Authority, 2000.
Member, Advisory Council for Fannie Mae's Washington, D.C. Partnership Office, 2000 - Present.
Member, Advisory Committee for the District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development on the Housing Production Trust Fund, 2000.
Member, Steering Committee for the District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development on developing a comprehensive affordable housing strategy, 2001.
Co-Chair, Working Group on Preserving and Promoting Affordable Housing, Economic Development Advisory Committee, appointed by the Chairman of the Economic , Development Committee of the District of Columbia Council, 2002.
Member, ULI Washington Workforce Housing Committee, The Urban Land Institute, 2002.

PUBLICATIONS

Publications are listed on attached Schedule A. 

PERSONAL

Birthdate: October 14, 1959

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