From Policy to Possibility: A Roadmap for Housing in Oklahoma
Agenda
Registration & Map Walk through | 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Attendees begin the day with an interactive walk-through of Oklahoma’s housing needs maps, exploring rental and ownership demand across all income levels. Participants will engage with statewide data, share local insights, and review findings from the Regional Housing Forums to help shape practical housing solutions.
Guides & Presenter: Andrea N. Frymire, CCIM; Steve Shepelwich; Wanda DeBruler; and Bailey Koewing
Oklahoma Housing Needs Assessment & Policy Recommendations | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
An overview of Oklahoma’s housing data and county maps, highlighting key trends in affordability, supply, and housing stock. The session connects statewide findings to actionable policy recommendations that support local implementation and collaborative housing solutions.
Presenter: Andrea N. Frymire, CCIM
Housing Strategies Panel | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
A panel of experts discusses zoning, planning, community engagement, and advocacy best practices.
Moderator: Steven Shepelwich, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City – OKC Branch
Panelists: Dan Kassik (City of Guthrie); Anthony Flores (OK Policy Institute); Tina Hanna (South Central Industries)
From Foundations to Forms: Tools for Small-Scale Development
Modular Made Simple: Plans, Pricing & Partners | 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
An overview of modular construction floorplans, specs, and budgeting strategies. Participants will also learn about vendor and service networks that enable successful modular developments.
Presenters: Lance Windel & Pam Raby, The House Factory
From Draws to Details: Navigating Construction Implementation | 1:20 PM – 2:10 PM
A practical session covering the inspection and draw process, construction contracts, and compliance essentials to manage timelines and cash flow effectively.
Speaker: Hans Thomas, Architect
Protecting Your Organization: Insurance Essentials | 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
An in-depth look at D&O, general liability, builder’s risk, and rental property coverage—ensuring every project and organization has proper protection.
Speaker: Creighton Haddon, Alliant
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Compliance Counts: Best Practices for Forms & Policies | 3:20 PM – 4:10 PM
Guided by an industry veteran, this session reviews essential forms and policies to safeguard your organization and meet HOME Program compliance requirements.
Speaker: Sharon Wise, NAHSI
Wrap Up | 4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
A brief summary of the day’s key lessons, takeaways, and opportunities for continued collaboration and impact across Oklahoma’s housing network.
Accessing the Housing Maps & Data
Explore the full policy recommendations and maps online at www.housingforcommunities.org/okhousingdemandstudy.
View interactive statewide and county-level maps covering rental and ownership housing needs, housing stock age, and more. Each section includes downloadable flyers and resources to support local planning, policy development, and community engagement.
Speaker Information
Learn about our speakers and panelist below.
Anthony Flores
Anthony Flores is Research & Data Director at the Oklahoma Policy Institute. He leads a team that examines housing, criminal justice, and economic security. His work looks at Oklahoma’s housing production, zoning, and eviction data trends to support practical policy—work he co-develops with Senior Housing Policy Analyst Sabine Brown, who helps convene statewide housing partners. In 2024, Anthony presented to the Oklahoma House interim study on opportunities for statewide zoning and affordable housing policy reform, and his housing research for OK Policy has been highlighted in news coverage on zoning reform and in city council meetings. OK Policy’s eviction analytics (with partners) power the Tulsa Eviction Explorer and feed the Eviction Data Working Group’s TPS Student Eviction Alert used by McKinney-Vento counselors to mobilize supports and reduce chronic absenteeism. The team’s work also informs local strategies such as Tulsa’s Mayor’s Coalition on Eviction Mitigation and complements Oklahoma City’s Housing Affordability Implementation Plan.
Andrea Frymire
Andrea Frymire is the CEO and President of Housing for Communities With over 25 years of experience in property management, commercial real estate, and affordable housing, Andrea has a rich background that includes roles as Partner at Welcome Home Management Services, L.L.C., Dobson Mortgage Corp., and Broker/Owner of Oklahoma Investment Realty, Inc. Andrea is a licensed real estate broker and instructor, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Radford University, a Master’s in Real Estate with a focus on Commercial Real Estate Investment and Analysis, and a CCIM designation. She has been instrumental in promoting awareness, advocacy, and training on housing issues for attorneys, housing providers, social workers, lending institutions, and real estate professionals impacting low to moderate-income households. Andrea is a dedicated community leader, serving as a Founder and Inaugural Board President for the Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing, she has held numerous national committee positions with the National Association of REALTORS® related to affordable housing, commercial real estate, federal taxation and other policy related issues.
Tinna Hanna
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Tina Hanna has led South Central Industries and Housing since 2010, a self-sustaining social enterprise providing vocational training, employment, and residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In 2024, she founded the Shawnee Housing Alliance, a coalition of more than 25 regional partners addressing workforce housing needs through infill development and community grants.
Her leadership has earned statewide and national recognition, including the International Economic Development Council’s Top 3 Housing Initiatives (2025) and the Oklahoma Academy Key Contributor Award.
Tina also consults on nonprofit development, housing, social enterprise, DEI, and sustainability, and serves on numerous boards supporting community and economic growth.
Dan Kassik
Dan Kassik is the Planning Director for the City of Guthrie, Oklahoma, managing the building and code enforcement staff and overseeing all planning related activities. His areas of specialization include zoning code development, form-based concepts/traditional neighborhood development and legislative policy analysis. He is a strong advocate for zoning reform that implements multi-modal transportation opportunities and built environment standards that create better livability and affordability in cities.
Dan is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a B.A. in Geography and has worked as a city planner for over 25 years previously working for municipal and county governments in the Western United States before joining the City of Guthrie 6 years ago. He is a member of the American Planning Association, Urban Land Institute, Congress for the New Urbanism and Strong Towns.
Han Thomas
Hans Thomas is an Architect who created his own firm in 2005. Mr. Thomas has participated in the creation of over $1.78 Billion worth of affordable housing. Prior to starting his own Architectural practice he was the Chief Architect for a State Housing Agency, a consultant for syndicators, banks, as well as other State Housing Agencies. Mr. Thomas was the recipient of Edward J. Romieniec FAIA Graduate Traveling Fellow from Texas A&M and studied affordable housing in Australia, India, Thailand, Germany and England. He was also awarded the Charles Estes Memorial Award for high achievement in design, illustration, language history, scholarship and service.
Lance Windel
Lance A. Windel is a 1994 graduate of the University of Chicago (BS Economics, Honors). He has been a leader in the construction industry since 2000. Lance began his career as a construction manager for Ryland Homes in the Dallas metro area, where he served as the lead
Site Superintendent for an 1,100-home subdivision. In 2007, he launched his own construction company and has consistently excelled in the industry ever since. Lance is the founder of The House Factory, a 280,000-square-foot modular home building facility located on 33 acres in downtown
Oklahoma City, dedicated to innovation in off-site construction and housing solutions.
He brings a strong background in leadership and operations, shaped by his military service. Lance served four years on active duty as a combat engineer in the United States Marine Corps (1994–1998), leading a 40-man platoon focused on construction, demolition, engineering, and bridge work. He later commanded 1,000 Marines with the 4th Combat Engineer Battalion (USMC Reserves). Lance retired as a Colonel of Marines, and most recently served as a FEMA liaison for Marine Forces North.