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Welcome to the Chickasha Regional Housing Forum, our second event of the series! This forum will bring together local officials, community leaders, and housing stakeholders to discuss data and strategies for enhancing housing stability across Oklahoma and unveiling of the 2024 Oklahoma Housing Needs Assessment, which offers the latest data and insights to guide housing decisions. Attendees will also receive technical guidance on accessing state-supported housing programs to address Oklahoma’s evolving housing needs. We have an exciting lineup of speakers, including local officials and community leaders, and a detailed agenda of discussions and presentations. Please review the important details below, thank you for attending!
EVENT DETAILS:
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Location: Enid, Oklahoma, at the Autry Technology Center, located at 1201 West Willow Road Enid, OK 73703
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Date: December11th, 2024
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Time: Registration opens at 12:30 PM and the event runs from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Please make sue to receive access to Housing Needs Assessment, Register Here!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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Parking Directions: Click Here for Map!
You can park at the far west end of the building and enter through that door, the room will be to you left, room number 115
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Access to the Housing Needs Assessment: Please pre-register for the event by visiting housingdata.ohfa.org. This will ensure you have access to all materials and updates. Make sure to register online as a New User before the event. While bringing laptops or devices is optional, you are welcome to do so. However, it is crucial that you register in advance.

AGENDA AT A GLANCE:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Welcome & Introductions Stephanie Holloway, Commercial Project Manager, First American Title
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Unveiling the 2024 Oklahoma Housing Needs Assessment
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Interpreting the 2024 Oklahoma Housing Needs Assessment
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Overview of the $215 Million Oklahoma Housing Stability Program (HSP)
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Instructions on Applying for the HSP
EVENT MATERIAL:
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Housing Stability Program Presentation: Click Here!
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Housing Needs Assessment Material, Click Here!
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Housing Needs Assessment Access: Register Here!
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PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING
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SPEAKERS:​​​​​​​
Shawn Schaefer
Shawn Michael Schaefer is Associate Director of Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design, and a faculty member of the Gibbs College of Architecture. Professor Schaefer holds professional degrees in Architecture and Urban Design. He is licensed to practice architecture and interior design in the State of Oklahoma and is board certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and the American Institute of City Planners (AICP) as a city planner and as a Certified Urban Designer (CUD). Mr. Schaefer is a founding Principal of PLACES LLC, Oklahoma’s first urban design consulting practice.
Bruce W. Schultz is the Senior Vice-President for Community Development Banking and CRA Officer at Gateway First Bank in Jenks, OK. He oversees Community Reinvestment Act compliance and leads community development strategies for the bank's lending and investments. With over 20 years in community banking, Bruce has held various senior roles in mortgage lending. He is an advocate for affordable homeownership and serves on several industry committees, including the Federal Reserve Board of Governors’ Community Advisory Council. Bruce graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.A. in Economics. He lives in Tulsa with his wife, Julie, and they have two grown children, Abigail and Alexander.
Bruce Schultz
Darrell Beavers
Darrell Beavers is the Housing Development Director at the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency where he has responsibility for several affordable housing finance programs. He is also a college adjunct professor in finance and real estate , and is an active real estate broker and investor.
Darrell holds a JD and MBA. He holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the Nat’l Assoc. of Realtors, the Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) designation from the Nat’l Development Council, and the Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation from the Nat’l Assoc. of Homebuilders. He is a graduate of both the Executive Leadership Program at the University of Notre Dame and the Oklahoma Governor’s Executive Development Program for State Officials.
Darrell Beavers is the Housing Development Director at the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency where he has responsibility for several affordable housing finance programs. He is also a college adjunct professor in finance and real estate , and is an active real estate broker and investor.
Darrell holds a JD and MBA. He holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the Nat’l Assoc. of Realtors, the Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) designation from the Nat’l Development Council, and the Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation from the Nat’l Assoc. of Homebuilders. He is a graduate of both the Executive Leadership Program at the University of Notre Dame and the Oklahoma Governor’s Executive Development Program for State Officials.
Eli Vargas
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