On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with the founding partner of Norris George & Ostrow PLLC, R. Wade Norris as he breaks down the complexities of municipal bond markets and how low rates and massive inflows have shaped tax-exempt bond funds in recent years. Press play and discover this informative and enlightening episode!

Founding partner of Norris George & Ostrow PLLC, R. Wade Norris, helps explore the complexities of municipal bond markets and so much more!

BuzzHouse: Exploring multifamily housing bond financing

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Dyke Nelson, the founder and managing partner of DNA Workshop. Dyke provides an in-depth analysis on various aspects of office to residential conversions, from construction costs to timelines and the implementation of energy-efficient features. Press play and discover this informative and enlightening episode!

DNA Workshop’s Dyke Nelson explains the challenges and rewards of office to residential conversions in the multifamily housing sector.

BuzzHouse: Commercial to residential conversions: Challenges and opportunities

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Matt Paschall, national program manager of DevelUP. Matt previews the third annual DevelUP Conference in Chicago, on April 17 and 18, 2024, highlighting the goals of the conference, what attendees can expect, the various panel discussions, who is sponsoring the conference and more. Press play and check out this info-packed episode!

National program manager of DevelUP, Matt Paschall, previews the 2024 DevelUP Conference, including its goals, panel discussions, sponsors and more.

BuzzHouse: Previewing the 2024 DevelUP conference

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson discuss the latest trends and insights from the multifamily housing industry’s fourth quarter of 2023. Plus, Don and Garrick provide a construction pricing update, offer key takeaways around the multifamily real estate sector at large and more. Listen in to find out what can be learned from recent events as we kick off 2024!

Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson break down the latest trends and insights from the multifamily housing industry’s fourth quarter of 2023.

BuzzHouse: Multifamily housing Q4 2023 market update

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Rob Hazelton, founder and chief executive officer of Dominion Due Diligence Group. The three discuss the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) awarding process, the importance of benchmarking, what’s coming next under the IRA and more. Press play and take a listen to this informative episode!

Rob Hazelton, CEO of Dominion Due Diligence Group, joins the show to break down the importance of benchmarking, the GRRP awarding process and more.

BuzzHouse: The importance of benchmarking and what's next with the Inflation Reduction Act

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Emily Cadik, chief executive officer of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC). The three discuss the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023, including: how we got here, what’s happening now, what's next and some details within the legislation. Press play and take a listen to this insightful episode!

Emily Cadik, CEO of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, joins the show to break down the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023.

BuzzHouse: The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Brian Fishback, Director of Credit for Red Stone Equity Partners. The three discuss Red Stone’s preservation housing fund, including where the idea came from, what type of assets they look for, the effect of interest rates and more. Press play and take a listen to this fascinating episode!

Brian Fishback, director of Credit for Red Stone Equity Partners, joins the show for a deep dive into Red Stone’s preservation housing fund.

BuzzHouse: The benefits of a preservation housing fund

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson look back at the monumental moments from the multifamily housing industry in 2023! Together, they review their favorite topics that had the biggest impact over the year and share some exciting updates in the affordable housing industry. Hit play and enjoy this episode!

Hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson review their favorite episodes from the year and discuss some of the topics that had the biggest impact in 2023!

BuzzHouse: 2023 in review - the year's hottest housing topics

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson discuss trends and insights on the multifamily housing industry’s third quarter of 2023. Don and Garrick explore topics such as changes in construction pricing, dealing with the pressure of rate hikes, what we’ve seen come from the White House on housing and the biggest takeaways from the third quarter report. Listen in to find out what we can learn from recent events as we look towards 2024.

Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson discuss the biggest takeaways from the third quarter 2023 multifamily housing report.

BuzzHouse: Multifamily housing Q3 2023 market update

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Founder Emily Ramsey and Director John Cramer of Ramsey Historic Consultants (RHC), a Chicago-based historic preservation consulting firm specializing in the research and evaluation of properties for historic preservation financial incentives. Together, the group speaks on the importance of preserving historic buildings and how RHC is helping developers navigate the complexity of applying for state and federal historic tax credit incentives. Join us and click below to check out this episode! 

Emily Ramsey and John Kramer share how Ramsey Historic Consultants is helping developers navigate and apply for historic tax credit incentives. 

BuzzHouse: Preserving the past and shaping the future of historic developments

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Ed Malaspina, CEO and president of the HAI Group, an experienced affordable housing insurance group.  The three discuss what’s at the root of recent premium increases in affordable housing and new trends that are coming down the pipeline. Press play and take a listen to this insightful episode!

Ed Malaspina, CEO and president of the HAI Group, joins the show to break down the current challenges in insuring affordable housing.

BuzzHouse: Challenges in affordable housing insurance

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson are joined by Vihar Sheth, Managing Director at U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, to discuss low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) market-driven opportunities and challenges. The group also discusses Inflation Reduction Act credits in recent deals, where the equity market stands today, struggles with getting deals closed and more! Click below to check out this episode! 

On this episode of BuzzHouse, Vihar Sheth, Managing Director at U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, discusses LIHTC driven opportunities and challenges. 

BuzzHouse: LIHTC Market-driven opportunities and challenges

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Jenna Louie, the chief innovation and strategy officer of Ivory Innovations, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative solutions in housing affordability. The trio discusses what's new, creative and innovative in the multifamily space and they take a deeper look at the latest trends around affordable housing. This is a wonderful episode you won’t want to miss!

Jenna Louie, the chief innovation and strategy officer of Ivory Innovations, joins the show to share exciting solutions in housing affordability.

BuzzHouse: Catalyzing innovation in housing affordability

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson are joined by David Gasson, Executive Director of the Housing Authority Advisory Group. The group discusses what is going on in Washington, D.C. surrounding the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, the new Biden-Harris administration Housing Supply Action Plan, HUD budget items and more. This is an episode you surely do not want to miss!

On this episode of BuzzHouse, David Gasson discusses what is going on in Washington, D.C. surrounding the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, the new Biden-Harris administration Housing Supply Action Plan, HUD budget items and more. 

BuzzHouse: Insight into the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Greg Byrne of Greg Byrne Consulting to discuss what Greg is seeing in the public housing repositioning space, primarily covering the supplement to the RAD Notice issued in July. Greg also shares insights from his 40 years of experience with public housing programs, such as working to bridge the gap between public housing and other multifamily housing programs.

Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Greg Byrne of Greg Byrne Consulting to discuss public housing repositioning, including various notices and opportunities to assist with repositioning efforts.

BuzzHouse: Examining HUD’s new RAD supplemental notice and expanded options for repositioning

David Bowers and Tim Block are here to discuss faith-based organizations and their impact on affordable housing.

Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson welcome David Bowers and Tim Block from Enterprise Community Partners to discuss faith-based organizations and their impact on affordable housing.

BuzzHouse: Leveraging property owned by faith-based organizations

Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson chat with Jochai Ben-Avie to discuss how Connect Humanity is providing people with the means needed to participate fully in a digital society.

BuzzHouse: Digital equity: ensuring equal internal access for all

Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson chat with Gina Ciganik about healthy building products and the dangers of using toxic products in your development.

BuzzHouse: The dangers of using toxic building materials in developments

Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson are joined by Allison King and Kent Neumann to discuss Tiber Hudson’s “cash-backed forward” bond structure, an innovative, hybrid bond structure.

BuzzHouse: Using the cash-backed forward structure to improve your deals

Rob Hazelton joins Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson to discuss the impact of the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program on HUD-assisted housing.

BuzzHouse: Exploring the impact of HUD's Green and Resilient Retrofit Program

BuzzHouse: Exploring the impact of HUD’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program

Take a look at the first quarter of 2023’s multifamily housing market and what it means for you.

Take a look at the second quarter of 2023’s multifamily housing market and what it means for you.

BuzzHouse: Multifamily housing Q2 2023 market update

Baker Tilly’s Michelle Hanlin joins Don and Garrick to discuss and navigate the latest impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

BuzzHouse: Navigating the Inflation Reduction Act

BuzzHouse: Multifamily housing Q1 2023 market update

Baker Tilly hosted a webinar dissecting the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and their impact on the multifamily housing industry. This article is about questions asked during the webinar that our experts answered. 

Your questions, answered: the multifamily housing guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

Women’s Affordable Housing Network joins BuzzHouse to celebrate women in affordable housing.

BuzzHouse: Celebrating women in affordable housing with Women’s Affordable Housing Network

Take a look at the fourth quarter of 2022’s multifamily housing market and what it means for you.

BuzzHouse: Multifamily housing Q4 2022 market update

Baker Tilly hosted DevelUP: an affordable housing workshop designed to help underrepresented developers scale their business. 

Baker Tilly recently hosted DevelUP: an affordable housing workshop designed to help underrepresented developers scale their business. 

Building developers, diversity and communities from the ground up

2022 DevelUP: affordable housing workshop

Garrick Gibson, a partner with Baker Tilly, specializes in partnership tax concepts and tax incentivized real estate for development projects. He joined Baker Tilly in 2020 and has more than 15 years of experience.

Garrick Gibson, a partner with Baker Tilly, specializes in partnership tax concepts and tax incentivized real estate for development projects. 

Master of Accountancy
Texas State University (San Marcos)
 
 

Bachelor of Science in electrical and computer engineering
University of Texas at Austin

Consults clients on the use of federal and state credits and incentives, reviews potential financial benefits, provides application and product review, as well as tax benefit analysis and support

Specializes in tax regulations that impact real estate clients including passive activity regulations, real estate professional regulations, Historic Tax Credit, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, Opportunity Zones and cost capitalization 

Structures, models and analyzes transactions, acquisitions, dispositions and reorganization of real estate and related businesses within the construction and real estate group primarily representing developers of real estate 

Provides strategic tax planning services related to partnerships from inception through disposition

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition – Member of the Legal & Technical Advisory Committee

Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers

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