Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Affordable Housing Solutions
UPholdings is a leading developer and comprehensive real estate firm dedicated to creating, operating, and sustaining high-quality affordable housing nationwide. Since our founding in 2010 through the merger of UP Development LLC and UPA LLC, we have prioritized long-term sustainability and tenant-focused strategies. Our innovative Blended Housing Management Program enhances both physical assets and human capital, ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering community engagement. With over 20 years of combined experience from our founders and a team trained in industry best practices, we specialize in affordable, public, and mixed-income housing management. Our commitment extends beyond property management to include community partnerships, supportive housing services, and asset management that aligns with social determinants of health.Recognized with awards such as the Indiana Lt. Governor's Excellence in Affordable Housing Award, we maintain LIHTC training and certification to uphold industry standards. Our mission is to provide housing for vulnerable populations, ensuring quality and efficiency across diverse developments. Through strategic collaborations and a focus on economic housing models, we address homelessness and create opportunities for at-risk communities. Our financial stewardship and operational expertise enable us to manage over $200 million in annual construction draws while maintaining fiscal integrity. We remain dedicated to being invested neighbors, sustaining community investments beyond basic site management through active tenant engagement and robust service coordination.
Services
Development Services
Property Management
Community & Asset Management
Supportive Housing
Affordable Housing Development
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in affordable housing development and management.
- Our Blended Housing Program enhances both physical and human assets in communities.
- We maintain LIHTC training and certification for regulatory compliance excellence.
- Our team includes certified experts in supportive housing and asset management.
- We've received industry awards for innovative affordable housing solutions.
What people say
Professional and passionate
Dependable and skillful
Exceeded expectations
Community-focused approach
Innovative solutions
Services
Development Services
UPholdings specializes in creating high-quality affordable housing developments nationwide. Our process includes site acquisitions, financing strategy, and project design. We focus on sustainable models that address homelessness and support vulnerable populations through innovative design and construction management.
Property Management
We manage diverse real estate portfolios including tax-credit, Section 8, and supportive housing units. Our Blended Housing Program ensures regulatory compliance while fostering tenant engagement. Services include leasing, operations management, and maintaining physical asset integrity through certified staff training.
Community & Asset Management
Our long-term stewardship approach includes community engagement, service coordination, and financial health monitoring. We maintain partnerships with social service providers to support residents while ensuring building asset sustainability through proactive maintenance and compliance programs.
Supportive Housing
We provide housing solutions for special needs populations with integrated support services. Our team connects residents to community resources while maintaining compliance with programs like LIHTC and HUD HOME. Services include crisis response, outcome measurement, and grant management.
Affordable Housing Development
We create innovative affordable housing solutions addressing specific community needs. Our developments exceed industry standards for quality and efficiency through strategic design, financing expertise, and collaboration with local stakeholders to ensure long-term project viability.
People
Cullen J. Davis
Co-Owner & Principal
Northwestern Law graduate with over 20 years of affordable housing experience. Developed 1,300+ units and pioneered economic housing models. Leads four companies while maintaining community philanthropy initiatives in Chicago.
Jessica Hoff Berzac
Co-Owner & Principal
Affordable housing expert with 20+ years of development experience. Created hundreds of units and specializes in community partnerships. Oversees project financing and compliance while managing development pipeline strategy.
Kelly Brown
Director of Regulatory Compliance
Manages compliance for Midwest properties with expertise in LIHTC, HUD HOME, and PBV programs. Coordinates investor reporting and ensures adherence to evolving regulations across 30+ state/federal initiatives.
Caity Meader
Director of Supportive Housing
Social services expert overseeing PSH and Housing First programs. Manages crisis response strategies and HMIS reporting while maintaining partnerships with service providers and local municipalities.
Michael Noeh
Director of Financial Services
Accounting and finance leader managing $200M+ in annual construction draws. Oversees tax management, audits, and investment strategies while ensuring fiscal compliance across UPholdings' nationwide operations.
Questions
What types of housing does UPholdings develop?
We specialize in affordable, supportive, and mixed-income housing developments for vulnerable populations nationwide.
How does UPholdings ensure property compliance?
Our team maintains LIHTC certification and participates in Spectrum Seminars training to ensure regulatory compliance across all properties.
What is the Blended Housing Program?
This program enhances both physical assets and tenant well-being through community engagement and service partnerships.
How can I apply for housing?
Visit our website to explore current leasing opportunities or contact our property management team directly.
What community partnerships do you maintain?
We collaborate with social service providers, nonprofits, and local governments to enhance resident support systems.
How is UPholdings addressing homelessness?
Through initiatives like Project Homekey and permanent supportive housing developments, we create sustainable solutions for at-risk populations.
