New Albany, OH – Wallick is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeannie Clayton to Senior Vice President of Asset Management. 

In this role, Jeannie will focus on further defining Asset Management’s role as the owner’s representative and financial guardian, ensuring communities are equipped to perform optimally in order to preserve affordable housing for the long term. 

Since joining Wallick in 2015, Jeannie has played a pivotal role in growing Wallick’s Asset Management team and refining closing and real estate management processes. She started her career at Wallick as a Paralegal in the Asset Management Department and worked in both Asset Management and Development, holding roles including Real Estate Specialist, Sr. Closing Manager and Director of Acquisitions.  

Most recently, Jeannie served as Vice President of Closing and Real Estate Management, where she cultivated and led the team responsible for overseeing all of Wallick’s tax credit, acquisition, disposition and refinance closings. In addition to leading Asset Management, Jeannie will continue to oversee the Closing and Real Estate Management team. 

Prior to joining Wallick, Jeannie spent 14 years working for Shafer Law Offices/Ohio Title Johnstown Agency as both a Paralegal and Real Estate Title Agent, where she was key in executing and closing real estate transactions ranging from residential closings to complex Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) closings. 

Leading with trust, commitment and character, Jeannie brings deep experience collaborating across Wallick and with external partners. She looks forward to continuing to advance Wallick’s mission in this new role. 

“Jeannie’s more than 10 years with Wallick have been marked by continuous growth, strong leadership, and a commitment to building meaningful partnerships across the organization.  

I’ve had the privilege of watching her expand her expertise and become a trusted partner to teams across many areas of the business. I’m excited to work alongside her in this new capacity and look forward to seeing the impact she will make in this next chapter. Congratulations, Jeannie, on this well-deserved promotion.”  

—Sarah Malone, Chief Financial Officer 

Wallick (wallick.com) serves the affordable housing, workforce housing and senior living markets. It has more than 1,100 associates across five business divisions: Development, Construction, Asset Management, Affordable Housing Operations and Senior Living Operations. For 60 years, the business has adhered to its founder Jack Wallick’s ideals of integrity and consistent quality. Led by CEO Amy Albery and guided by its Board of Directors, Wallick is an employee-owned company.

New Albany, OH – Wallick is pleased to welcome Christopher Italiano as the company’s new Senior Vice President of Construction.

As Senior Vice President of Construction, Chris will focus on building a highly aligned, accountable and performance-driven construction team that supports Wallick’s mission, growth strategy and long-term operational excellence. He looks forward to collaborating across Development, Construction, Operations and Finance while helping drive predictable project execution, a strong field culture, safety, quality and disciplined delivery performance.

Chris brings more than 35 years of experience in the construction and development industry, with deep expertise in operational leadership, team development, strategic planning, project recovery, preconstruction, EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) leadership integration and construction operations. His experience spans large-scale multifamily, student housing, affordable housing, senior living, industrial, mixed-use and residential construction projects across multiple markets.

Across his career, he has helped deliver more than 11,000 multifamily units, 2,500 single-family homes and over 6,500 student housing beds, representing a combined construction value of more than $2 billion.

Chris first began his leadership journey as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army after graduating from The Ohio State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management. He remains active in the community, currently serving as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner for the City of Hilliard and as trustee for Construction and Development for the Hilliard Church of the Nazarene.

His leadership approach is guided by integrity, accountability, servant leadership, collaboration, continuous improvement and a strong commitment to developing people. Chris believes high-performing teams are built through trust, communication, consistency and shared purpose.

Chris is especially excited to join Wallick because of the company’s mission-driven culture and its impact on affordable housing, senior living and the communities we serve.

In his words, “I am truly honored and excited to join the Wallick team. I look forward to listening, learning, building strong relationships across the organization and contributing to Wallick’s mission and long-term success.”

About Wallick – Wallick (wallick.com) serves the affordable housing, workforce housing and senior living markets. It has more than 1,100 associates across five business divisions: Development, Construction, Asset Management, Affordable Housing Operations and Senior Living Operations. For 60 years, the business has adhered to its founder Jack Wallick’s ideals of integrity and consistent quality. Led by CEO Amy Albery and guided by its Board of Directors, Wallick is an employee-owned company.

Providing Support is at the Forefront of our Mission

At Wallick, access to stable housing combined with supportive services creates meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to move forward with confidence. Through our communities, residents gain not only a safe place to live, but a foundation for growth and stability. Our partner nonprofit Resident Resources Network (RRN) and the dedication of our Service Coordinators help connect residents to essential resources, from basic needs and youth programs to educational and career guidance.

As stability grows, residents are encouraged to pursue goals that once felt out of reach, including higher education and meaningful careers. When life presents challenges, compassionate support remains in place, offering guidance, resources, and reassurance through difficult moments. Together, these efforts empower residents to build confidence, resilience, and a future filled with possibility.

Alvina’s Story

Access to stability, education, and compassionate community support can change the course of a family’s future, and that is exactly what happened for Alvina, a resident at Chadwick Place Apartments.

Need for Housing Stability

Before finding housing at Chadwick, Alvina was experiencing homelessness and living in her car with her infant son. Determined to build a better life for her children, she connected with Wallick’s partner nonprofit Resident Resources Network for support, and that connection became a turning point.

Support for Her Children

Through RRN and the dedication of Service Coordinator Tricia Amenhauser, Alvina received critical assistance that helped ease immediate financial strain, including winter coats, backpacks, and summer camp opportunities for her children through community partners and donations. RRN also supported Alvina as she navigated educational resources for her daughter, helping identify more supportive school environments for children with autism.

A Path to a Career

As Alvina regained stability, Resident Services encouraged her to pursue her long-term goal of becoming a nurse. In January 2025, she enrolled in the RN program at Lorain County Community College. When grant funding did not fully cover required lab supplies, RRN worked alongside Remote Service Coordination Manager Carrie Overly to secure a Wallick scholarship, removing a financial barrier that could have delayed her progress.

“Despite adversity, Alvina turns challenges into motivation–her empathy and drive make her a natural fit for nursing, and it’s inspiring to watch her strive for greatness.”

– Tricia Amenhauser, Service Coordinator

Support Through Loss

During an especially difficult season following the loss of her father, Resident Services continued to stand beside Alvina by offering emotional support, grief counseling resources, and coordinating with a local animal rescue to safely rehome her father’s dog.

Today, Alvina has stable housing, growing confidence, and a clear path toward a meaningful healthcare career, supported by a strong community and her own resilience.

RRN’s Service Coordination team helped Alvina move from a situation that many would find overwhelming into confidence in herself and a future of possibility for her and her children. For Alvina, “There is always a way so never give up.”

We are incredibly proud of Alvina and all she has accomplished. Her journey is a powerful reminder that when access to opportunity meets unwavering support, thriving is possible.

As we kick off the new year, we’re thrilled to spotlight two significant year-end closings that bring 170 new affordable homes to seniors in Marion, OH, and Raleigh, NC.

Both communities closed in mid-December following extensive collaboration across our teams and partners.

Harding Heights Apartments – Marion, Ohio

Wallick officially closed on Harding Heights, a new $17.3 million, 50-unit senior community (55+) in Marion, Ohio. This milestone project marks our first-ever development awarded both Federal and State Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

Harding Heights perfectly complements our existing Marion portfolio—Harding Village and Marion Village, which serve families—allowing us to serve residents of all ages in this vibrant region.

Special thanks to our Ohio Development Team, Jimmy McCune, Matt Dennis and Graham Weidenhamer, for leading this project from vision to closing, along with Project Manager Jake Leonard.

Key partners include:

• Merchants Capital Corp.
• Merchants Bank of Indiana
• Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust Company
• Resident Resources Network
• Ohio Housing Finance Agency
• Argent Institutional Trust Company
• The Sturges Company
• Marion Township & Marion County
• RDL Architects
• Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Elevation of Harding Heights

Burrell Lofts – Raleigh, North Carolina

We’re equally proud to announce the closing of Burrell Lofts, a $31 million new construction senior (55+) community featuring 120 one-bedroom homes, including 12 accessible units, on 3.95 acres in downtown Raleigh.

Residents will enjoy exciting amenities including community gathering spaces, an exercise room, a computer room, a community kitchenette, laundry facilities and beautiful indoor-outdoor areas designed to foster connection and active living.

Special thanks to our North Carolina Development Team—Jake Gill, Brandon Barcena and Nate Dedrick—as well as Jeannie Clayton and Rosemarie Borrelli from our Closings Team, Construction team members Marc Harris, Richard Link, Jim McDonough, and Mike Ekis, and the valued partners whose expertise and dedication brought the vision of Burrell Lofts to life.

Key partners include:

• Passage Home Inc.
• MCI Hoke Street, LLC
• North Carolina Housing Finance Agency
• Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh, NC
• Merchants Bank & Merchants Capital
• City of Raleigh, NC & Wake County, NC
• Partnership Property Management
• Tightlines Designs
• Mc2 Engineering
• Argent Institutional Trust Company

Additionally, we thank the legal and financial advisors who helped bring this complex project to the closing stage.

Elevation of Burrell Lofts

We celebrate the growth of quality affordable housing for seniors in our Ohio and North Carolina regions and look forward to sharing more updates as work on these communities progresses.