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1		-	ENROLLED ORIGINAL
	1	+	MURIEL BOWSER
	2	+	MAYOR
	3	+	September 16
	4	+	, 2024
	5	+	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
	6	+	Chairman
	7	+	Council of
	8	+	the District of Columbia
	9	+	John A. Wilson Building
	10	+	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
	11	+	Washington, DC 20004
	12	+	Dear Chairman M endelson:
	13	+	In accordance with section
	14	+	2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
	15	+	142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 202 of the District of Columbia Housing
	16	+	Finance
	17	+	Agency Act, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-135; D.C. Official Code § 42-2702.02), I
	18	+	am pleased to nominate the following individual:
	19	+	Yohance Fuller
	20	+	17th
	21	+	Street, NW
	22	+	Washington, DC 20011
	23	+	(Ward
	24	+	4)
	25	+	f
	26	+	or appointment as a representative of community or consumer interests member of the Board of
	27	+	Directors of the District of Columbia
	28	+	Housing Finance Agency, filling a vacant seat formerly held by
	29	+	Stanley Jackson, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end June 28, 2025.
	30	+	Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
	31	+	nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
	32	+	I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
	33	+	do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
	34	+	Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
	35	+	Sincerely,
	36	+	Muriel B owser
	37	+	Mayor 1
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	73	+	Chairman Phil Mendelson
	74	+	at the request
	75	+	of the Mayor
	76	+	A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
	77	+	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
	78	+	To confirm the appointment ofYohance Fuller to the Housing Finance Agency Board
	79	+	of
	80	+	Directors.
	81	+	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
	82	+	resolution may be cited as the "Board
	83	+	of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance
	84	+	Agency Y ohance Fuller Confirmation Resolution
	85	+	of 2024".
	86	+	Sec. 2. The Council
	87	+	of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
	88	+	Y ohance Fuller
	89	+	17th Street,
	90	+	NW
	91	+	Washington, DC 20011
	92	+	(Ward 4)
	93	+	as a representative
	94	+	of community or consumer interests member of the Board of Directors of the
	95	+	District
	96	+	of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, established by section 202 of the District of
	97	+	Columbia Housing Finance Agency Act, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-135; D.C.
	98	+	Official
	99	+	Code§ 42-2702.02), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Stanley Jackson, for the
	100	+	remainder
	101	+	of an unexpired term to end June 28, 2025.
	102	+	Sec.
	103	+	3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
	104	+	upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office
	105	+	of the Mayor.
	106	+	Sec.
	107	+	4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Yohance Fuller
	108	+	E
	109	+	XPERIENCE
	110	+	o Managing Principal, Adinkra Solutions, Inc. May 2021 – Present
	111	+	Adinkra Solutions, Inc. is a full-service real estate solutions provider with expertise in acquisitions,
	112	+	dispositions, commercial & government leasing, public-private partnerships, strategic planning, asset
	113	+	management, facilities management and real estate finance.
	114	+	Adinkra draws on years of experience to deliver solutions to the federal government, state, and local
	115	+	municipalities that exceed our clients' expectations. We leverage our expert understanding of public-private
	116	+	partnerships, real estate, and community development projects to champion initiatives that create inclusive
	117	+	communities.
	118	+	Areas of Focus: Real Estate Development, Multifamily Acquisitions, Multifamily Investments, Economic
	119	+	Development Strategy, Community Development & Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Public-Private
	120	+	Partnerships, Real Estate Contract Negotiations, Government and Commercial Leasing, Real Estate Asset
	121	+	Management, Affordable Housing, Facilities Management
	122	+	oChief Operating Officer, Department of General Services June 2018 – May 2021
	123	+	Government of the District of Columbia
	124	+	As Chief Operating Officer, Yohance serves as a key member of the executive management team
	125	+	responsible for management and oversight of the core functions of all agency divisions including portfolio
	126	+	& asset management, construction, energy and sustainability, facilities management and protective
	127	+	services.
	128	+	oCounsels legal team and guides legislation development regarding the agency’s position on key issues
	129	+	including eminent domain, urban farming and use of public facilities
	130	+	oServes as an external face of the agency, representing DGS in conversations with business
	131	+	improvement districts, federal government agencies, and other external entities
	132	+	oRegularly testifies on behalf of the agency and the Mayor at DC Council budget and performance
	133	+	hearings, making the case for budget approvals and proposed legislation
	134	+	oInterfaces monthly with DC Council members, educating and updating them on the issues under DGS’
	135	+	purview
	136	+	oLed the adoption of a range of new internal systems and processes that increased accountability,
	137	+	compressed timelines for key projects, and fostered a more streamlined internal work environment
	138	+	oAssessed personnel gaps, increased hiring efforts, and filled a number of long-vacant roles
	139	+	oBolstered employee capacity by requiring the use of technology to improve internal procedures
	140	+	oSpearheaded a transformational leadership change and shift in company culture by focusing on results-
	141	+	oriented performance and data-driven goals
	142	+	oIncreased efficiency in procurement and accountability for external vendors and agencies by
	143	+	establishing clear and transparent processes to reconcile invoices and address work orders
	144	+	oPortfolio Director, Department of General Services January 2017 – June 2018
	145	+	Government of the District of Columbia
	146	+	As
	147	+	Associate Director of the Portfolio Division, Yohance served as a member of the executive
	148	+	management team and was primarily responsible for 830+ District-owned properties totaling over 40
	149	+	million square feet. He oversaw the acquisition, disposition and leasing of District government real estate
	150	+	assets including office, residential, industrial and special use buildings.
	151	+	oServed as the agency technical and project management lead on Public Private Partnerships (P3)
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	153	+	involving District owned assets
	154	+	o Led the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy to accelerate the identification of
	155	+	eligible residential dwellings as part of the Mayor’s Initiative to end homelessness
	156	+	o Activated and advanced 10 previously stagnant real estate projects in first six months on the job
	157	+	o Developed a new and improved agency budget an retooled individual project budgets
	158	+	o Created a new streamlined process to notify key stakeholders of the sale, purchase or lease of District
	159	+	buildings
	160	+	o Oversaw ongoing project budgeting, management and monitoring to ensure timely delivery and
	161	+	overall success
	162	+	o Analyzed and forecasted trends to provide direction and strategy for agency’s approach to the rental
	163	+	market
	164	+	o Provided research, analysis, strategy and direction on public-private partnerships (P3)
	165	+	o Served as agency’s designated subject matter expert on the technical aspects of real estate
	166	+	o Identified new projects and led negotiations for the District’s lease, sale and acquisition deals
	167	+	o Collaborated and communicated regularly between agencies and with external partners
	168	+	o Provided leadership to a team of 13 and oversees the day-to-day operations of the division
	169	+	o Manages team dynamics while fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment
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	171	+	o VP, Development & Asset Management, The Menkiti Group May 2015 – January 2017
	172	+	As Vice President of Development & Asset Management, Yohance led all team activities, including
	173	+	acquisition, development and asset management of the firm’s 700K+ SF commercial office, retail, and
	174	+	residential portfolio.
	175	+	o Directed cross-functional team response to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) in the District of Columbia
	176	+	resulting in winning proposals and rights to develop 100+ units of affordable housing and 50K+ SF of
	177	+	mixed used office/retail
	178	+	o Planned and executed a comprehensive strategy to monitor rent collections and expenses for all
	179	+	portfolio properties with annual rent rolls of over $4 million, resulting in increased cash flow and
	180	+	profitability
	181	+	o Formulated, and implemented a comprehensive property business plan focused on operational
	182	+	improvements, construction and renovation projects
	183	+	o Managed and collaborated with Executive Leadership Team in refinancing firm’s commercial
	184	+	portfolio which resulted in reduced debt exposure and increased investment capital
	185	+	o Prepared and administered commercial lease agreements, and negotiated and prepared vendor
	186	+	contracts.
	187	+	o Managed the overall development process for residential and commercial portfolio, serving as day-to-
	188	+	day liaison with design/construction teams, clients and other stakeholders
	189	+	o Managed comprehensive tracking of project data for required reporting: construction progress, budget
	190	+	tracking, sales and lease-up and market updates
	191	+	o Led project underwriting including market research, entitlement review, and feasibility assessments
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	194	+	o Principal Deputy Director, Department of Energy & Environment Oct 2011 – May 2015
	195	+	Government of the District of Columbia
	196	+	o Supervised annual budget development of $95 million for long-range plan and program activities,
	197	+	ensuring proper use of funds.
	198	+	o Served as the relationship manager to the business community to ensure that mutually agreeable
	199	+	regulatory and economic development goals for the District of Columbia are achieved
	200	+	o Managed $22 million in grants for energy efficiency retrofits in D.C. public schools, energy audits of
	201	+	existing government offices and facilities, and renewable energy incentive programs for commercial
	202	+	and residential properties.
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	204	+	o Negotiated with the Office of Contract and Procurement to increase procurement authority at the
	205	+	agency level.
	206	+	o Implemented protocols to significantly reduce the backlog of procurement requests, decreasing cycle
	207	+	time three-fold.
	208	+	o Led panel reviews of vendors to assess qualifications of goods and services provided.
	209	+	o Devised a comprehensive action plan to ensure agency’s compliance with the District’s regulations
	210	+	governing ethics training, risk assessment, contracting and procurement and emergency preparedness.
	211	+	o Executive Director, DC Office of Administrative Hearings January 2011 – Oct 2011
	212	+	o Developed an $8 million annual operating budget to identify substantial cost savings and preserve
	213	+	essential employees and programs.
	214	+	o Managed a team of 40+ non-judicial legal, human resources, administrative, and information
	215	+	technology support staff.
	216	+	o Successfully managed and delivered a six-year delayed, $2 million funded office and administrative
	217	+	court construction project within 8 months, through the implementation of a technological case
	218	+	management system allowing District residents to remotely attend hearings and mediations.
	219	+	o Negotiated multi-year contracts of up to $700,000 with a streamlined annual budget for court
	220	+	interpenetration, language translations services, staff augmentation, document transcription, and
	221	+	case management hardware, software, and support.
	222	+	o Reorganized staff and workflow processes with jurisdictions and job function, resulting in
	223	+	decreased process cycle time by 80%.
	224	+	o Chief of Staff, Office of the City Administrator October 2009 – January 2011
	225	+	Executive Office of the Mayor
	226	+	o Liaised to the Mayor and City Administrator with operational and fiscal oversight of all District
	227	+	agencies operating under the Mayor’s authority involving Economic Development, Government
	228	+	Services, Government Operations and Public Works.
	229	+	o Managed the largest portfolio of agencies within the Office of the City Administrator, including
	230	+	a $1.5 billion operating budget, $257 million capital budget, and +5500 Full Time Employees in
	231	+	fiscal year 2010.
	232	+	o Supervised operational and budgetary efforts of the District Department of Transportation and
	233	+	District Department of Public Works to prepare and address the historic snowfall in Winter
	234	+	2009/2010, resulting in continued operation of Surface and Rapid Transit, food delivery for elderly
	235	+	citizens, utility restoration and emergency response.
	236	+	o Directed and managed a 5-person team of budget and policy analysts to provide operational support
	237	+	and program oversight to Economic Development, Government Services, Government Operations
	238	+	and Public Works government agencies.
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	240	+	o Project Manager, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development –
	241	+	Executive Office of the Mayor June 2008 – October 2009
	242	+	o Executed the closing of a $23 million multi-phased public-private affordable homeownership project
	243	+	that served District of Columbia residents earning between 30% and 75% of Area Median Income.
	244	+	o Orchestrated the closing of multiple licensing agreements with local parking operators to leverage
	245	+	vacant District of Columbia properties as commercial parking facilities, generating over $1 million
	246	+	in revenue in FY 2009 and 2010.
	247	+	o Facilitated negotiations with community groups, elected officials, and developers regarding economic
	248	+	development benefits and financing opportunities, resulting in the planning of future mixed-use
	249	+	development.
	250	+	o Created Request for Proposals (RFP) and performed detailed financial analysis for various real estate
	251	+	development projects, including residential, mixed use, commercial parking and public use within the District of Columbia, in order to provide public-private partnership opportunities to potential
	252	+
	253	+	developers.
	254	+	o Managed a public housing Inter-Agency redevelopment initiative in order to transform high crime
	255	+	and poverty areas into viable mixed income communities.
	256	+	o Vice President, Citi Community Capital – Citibank June 2007 – June 2008
	257	+	o Underwrote and assisted in closing over $100 million in construction and permanent financing.
	258	+	o Managed and conducted annual reviews of over $50 million loan portfolios.
	259	+	o Led lending term negotiation, including loan amount, pricing and reserve structuring.
	260	+	o Responsible for real estate financing, including affordable and market rate rental, for sale housing,
	261	+	4% and 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit Financing, and Letters of Credit for tax-exempt bond
	262	+	financing.
	263	+	o Commercial Business Group Management Associate, Citi Community Capital
	264	+	Citibank August 2005 – June 2007
	265	+	o Analyzed and underwrote borrowers for real estate financing of affordable and market rate housing
	266	+	development.
	267	+	o Managed a market research initiative focusing on nationwide construction lending opportunities and
	268	+	presented results to Commercial Real Estate Group executives, resulting in the development of a
	269	+	$500+ million lending pipeline.
	270	+	o Underwrote over $100 million in debt-financed and debt-restructured deals for Northeast region
	271	+	properties in collaboration with loan officers, underwriters, and brokers.
	272	+	o Led the evaluation of secondary research data, reports, and vendors to develop a strong overview of
	273	+	the commercial real estate market.
	274	+	o Previous Experience
	275	+	Consultant, Technology Integration Group - Deloitte Consulting (2000 – 2003)
	276	+	PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
	277	+	Master of Business Administration, 2005 - Cornell University
	278	+	Concentration in Finance/Real Estate Development
	279	+	Bachelor of Science in Management, 1999 – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
	280	+	Licensure:
	281	+	DC Real Estate Salesperson License Maryland Real Estate Salesperson License
	282	+	Training: Commercial Credit Training, 2007
	283	+	CIVIC LEADERSHIP
	284	+	Board Trustee, Paul Public Charter School (November 2014 – October 2021)
	285	+	Board Member, African-American Real Estate Professionals of DC – (January 2017-December 2023)
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	287	+	Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
	288	+	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
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7		-	~~A RESOLUTION~~
	293	+	Yohance Fuller
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	295	+	Mr. Yohance Fuller is a seasoned finance and real estate executive with a
	296	+	strong commitment to affordable housing initiatives and civic leadership
	297	+	in the District of Columbia. Over the past decade, he has developed an
	298	+	expert understanding of real estate and community development projects,
	299	+	including public-private partnerships. He uses this expertise to champion
	300	+	initiatives that positively impact the residents of Washington, DC.
	301	+	In 2021, Mr. Fuller launched Adinkra Solutions, Inc., a Washington, DC
	302	+	based full-service real estate services firm specializing in advisory services, community
	303	+	engagement, multi-family investments, and commercial leasing. Drawing upon extensive
	304	+	experience in affordable housing finance, real estate development, and government operations,
	305	+	Adinkra Solutions delivers innovative solutions to federal, state, and local governments ,
	306	+	prioritizing initiatives that promote inclusive communities and economic development.
	307	+	Prior to his role at Adinkra Solutions, Mr. Fuller served as the Chief Operating Officer at the
	308	+	District of Columbia Department of General Services (“DGS”). In this capacity, he played a
	309	+	pivotal role in overseeing the management and oversight of core agency functions, including
	310	+	portfolio and asset management, construction, and facilities management. Mr. Fuller’s leadership
	311	+	was instrumental in driving forward key initiatives such as affordable housing development and
	312	+	public-private partnerships, aligning the agency’s efforts with the goal of creating vibrant and
	313	+	sustainable communities.
	314	+	Before his tenure at DGS, Mr. Fuller held various leadership positions, including Associate
	315	+	Director at the same agency, where he managed a diverse portfolio of District-owned properties
	316	+	and played a key role in advancing affordable housing initiatives.
	317	+	Additionally, his experience as Vice President of Development and Asset Management at a
	318	+	boutique real estate firm provided him with valuable insights into the intricacies of real estate
	319	+	development and asset management, including the successful execution of affordable housing
	320	+	projects and mixed- use developments.
	321	+	Mr. Fuller’s commitment to civic engagement is reflected in his extensive involvement in board
	322	+	leadership roles. As a Board Trustee at Paul Public Charter School and a Board Member of the
	323	+	African-American Real Estate Professionals of DC, he actively contributes to shaping the
	324	+	educational landscape and advocating for diversity and inclusion in the real estate industry.
	325	+	A Ward 4 resident, Mr. Fuller earned his Master of Business Administration with a concentration
	326	+	in Finance and Real Estate Development from Cornell University and his Bachelor of Science in
	327	+	Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is also a licensed real estate salesperson in
	328	+	the District of Columbia and Maryland. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
	329	+	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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11		-	~~IN THE COUNCIL~~ OF THE ~~DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA~~
	331	+	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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13		-	November 26, 2024
14		-	To confirm the appointment of Mr. Yohance Fuller to the Housing Finance Agency Board of
15		-	Directors.
16		-	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
17		-	resolution may be cited as the "Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency Yohance Fuller Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
18		-	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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20		-	Mr. Yohance Fuller
21		-	17th Street, NE
22		-	Washington, DC 20011
23		-	(Ward 4 )
24		-	as a member of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency,
25		-	established by section 202 of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency Act, effective
26		-	March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2- 135; D.C. Official Code§ 42- 2702.02), representing community or
27		-	consumer interests, for a term to end June 28, 202 5.
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	335	+	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
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29		-	Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
30		-	nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
31		-	Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
	337	+	To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
	338	+	From: Betsy Cavendish
	339	+	Date: June 25, 2024
	340	+	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Yohance Fuller as a member
	341	+	of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency
	342	+	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and
	343	+	found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
	344	+	hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
	345	+	724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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	348	+	______________________________
	349	+	Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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