Elizabeth (Beth) Long

Accomplished professional, committed collaborator and partner in affordable housing. Twenty+ years’
experience with Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LHTC) program. Passionate community development
advocate and volunteer.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH)– Columbus, Ohio – www.occh.org

OCCH is a non-profit, 501c3 syndication group dedicated to the construction, preservation and rehabilitation of
affordable housing in Ohio and neighboring states.

Vice President, Development, October 2017 – present

• Structure and underwrite LIHTC transactions
• Originate new and manage existing partner relationships
• Liaison with state and regional supportive housing providers and community development organizations
• Provide technical assistance to non-profit and for-profit partners
• In 2022, prospected over $80M in equity
• Speaker at state and regional conferences and events

Senior Development Analyst / Junior Development Officer – August 2011 – October 2017
• Structured and underwrote LIHTC transactions
• Developed specialization in Permanent Supportive Housing transactions
• Provided technical assistance on a variety of funding applications
• Represented OCCH at a variety of state and local events

Development Analyst – August 2005 – August 2011

• Provided technical assistance and funding application preparation
• Represented OCCH at a variety of state and local events
• Project managed a multi-year, multi-project transformation of the largest scattered site project based
Section 8 portfolio in the nation, at that time

Policy and Programming Support – May 2002 – August 2005

• Assisted with planning and preparation for a variety of statewide conferences and events for clients and
partners, including groundbreaking / grand opening events
• Supported publication of periodic newsletters, an annual report, and public policy pieces
• Part of team which developed OCCH’s first website, contact database and project management database
system

Intern, Policy and Programming – August 2001 – May 2002

• Part-time intern with Public Policy and Programming team
• Supported variety of tasks supporting internal and external clients

Lorz Communications, Inc. – Columbus, Ohio

A public relations and marketing firm

Project Manager – May 1997 – November 2000

• Managed a portfolio of client work, including the Arnold Fitness Weekend, an internationally recognized
fitness event held annually in Columbus, Ohio and AdoptOhio, a contract with the Ohio Department of
Job and Family Services, Adoption Program
• Specialized in facilitating community meetings, planning events, conducting research through
interviews, writing and editing material
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Education
Master’s Degree – Ohio State University – 2002, City and Regional Planning (MCRP)

Bachelor’s Degree – Western College Program, Miami University – 1996

Bachelor of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Studies
Focus: Economics, Environmental Studies, and Anthropology
Minor: Anthropology

Professional Boards and Committees

Ohio Community Development Corporation Association (Ohio CDC) – Board Member, 2009 – present
Ohio CDC – Board Secretary (2011-2020), Membership Committee (2009 – present), Policy Committee (2015
– present), Finance Committee (2022 – present), Program Committee (2009 – 2015)
Ohio Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC) – Board Member, 2014 - 2020
Ohio Women’s Affordable Housing Network (OWAHN) – Member, 2019 – present
OWAHN, Community Engagement Committee – Co-chair, 2021
Huckleberry House, ‘Sleep Out Columbus’ Planning Committee – 2018 – 2021
OCCH, Engagement Committee, 2022-present
OCCH, Resident Development Fund grant application review team – 2015 – 2021

Community Involvement
Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland – Girl Scout Leader, 2011 – 2018, “Cookie Mom”, 2007 - 2011
Franklin County Board of Elections – Poll Worker, 2020 – present
Kaleidoscope Youth Center – Board Member – 2022 – present, K YC Executive Team 2023 - present

Skills & Attributes

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word and Excel
Team oriented
Mission Driven
DiSC Style – CS

References Available Upon Request