Jolene brings nearly 20 years of experience in affordable housing and community development. In a field where public-private partnerships are essential for success, she has played key roles in both sectors.

In the private sector, Jolene has worked on a variety of projects using financing tools such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Tax Increment Financing, New Markets Tax Credits, and other funding programs. Immediately prior to founding Revolve, Jolene was Senior Vice President for a national affordable housing developer where she managed the development of 600 apartments, totaling $230 million in investment, for low-income individuals and families.

In the public sector, she developed and managed the project-based voucher and acquisitions program for the third-largest housing authority in the country, facilitating the development of almost 1,000 affordable units for the city’s most vulnerable residents. She also managed an $18 million HUD grant that not only turned foreclosed and vacant property into over 120 units of affordable housing but also exceeded M/WBE and local business contracting goals as well as HUD hiring requirements. In both roles, she not only oversaw implementation but was responsible for the design for every aspect of the programs.

Jolene is a member of the Urban Land Institute, serving on ULI Chicago’s Public Policy Committee and a member of the national Public Private Partnerships Product Council. She is also on the Board of Sarah’s Circle. She is an alumna of ULI’s Health Leaders Network, the Chicago Urban League’s IMPACT Leadership Development Program, and the Real Estate Associates Program.