Dr. Abraham Mathew, SVP of Senior Living Operations at Wallick Senior Living, recently spoke with Columbus Jewish News about how senior living communities and families can help older adults navigate change and build meaningful connections.
At Wallick Senior Living, that means preserving familiar traditions and creating opportunities around each resident’s interests. Belonging is never one-size-fits-all.
Trinity Square Site Plan
Wallick was awarded an Ohio Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (OLIHTC) allocation from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for Trinity Square Apartments, an upcoming 120-home affordable senior community in Warren, Ohio.
Trinity Square marks Wallick’s third OLIHTC award and second in the Youngstown-Warren metro area, following Homestead Crossing in Youngstown and Harding Heights in Marion.
Trinity Square will serve seniors age 55 and older. At four stories, it will sit on approximately five acres along Tod Avenue SW (State Route 45) and feature 90 one-bedroom and 30 two-bedroom homes.
Apartment amenities include:
Community amenities include:
Project partners include OHFA, the City of Warren and the Trumbull County Land Bank.
The partnership with Trumbull County Land Bank builds on Wallick’s experience with Homestead Crossing, where the City of Youngstown Land Reutilization partnered with Wallick’s team to support land acquisition in the area. Partnerships like these help move underused sites toward development while expanding access to affordable housing.
Wallick looks forward to working with its local partners to move Trinity Square toward closing and construction.
Wallick has closed on financing for Lighthouse Ridge Apartments, a $16.7 million new-construction affordable housing community in South Haven Township, Michigan. Construction will begin shortly on the 52-home development, which Wallick is co-developing with Bogan Developments and Mno-Bmadsen.
Once complete, Lighthouse Ridge focus on serving families earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income. Located approximately 1.5 miles from downtown South Haven, the community will feature 40 two-bedroom homes and 12 three-bedroom homes, as well as a clubhouse, exercise room, computer center, playground and green space.
Wallick will own and manage Lighthouse Ridge once construction is complete.
Lighthouse Ridge marks Wallick’s first project in West Michigan in roughly 10 years.
It is the company’s first development partnership with a Native American tribe—Mno-Bmadsen is the non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. The development will include homes reserved for tribal citizens, helping address a critical housing need within the tribe’s service area.
The partnership combines Wallick’s affordable housing experience with the regional knowledge and expertise of Bogan Developments and Mno-Bmadsen.
Last year, Lighthouse Ridge received $1.5 million in competitive 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The award marked Van Buren County’s first new Low-Income Housing Tax Credit allocation since 2015.
Merchants Bank and Berkadia supported the project’s financing. South Haven Township also provided a 1% Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement, offering important local support and demonstrating the township’s commitment to expanding affordable housing.
With financing in place, Wallick looks forward to beginning construction and sharing updates as Lighthouse Ridge takes shape. Read more about the project here.
Wallick has reached four major affordable housing milestones in North Carolina:
Together, these four developments will add 206 affordable homes across the state. They bring Wallick’s North Carolina presence to 506 homes across eight communities that are open, under construction or in development.
Wallick’s 2026 North Carolina Project Map
Onyx Place will bring 48 affordable apartment homes to seniors age 55 and older in Wilmington. The community will include 28 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom homes serving households earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income.
The site is located near grocery stores, pharmacies, healthcare providers, retail destinations, public transportation and community amenities.
The apartments will offer residents access to amenities including a community room with kitchenette, computer center, exercise room, gazebo, indoor and outdoor gathering areas, laundry facilities and storage. Six homes will be mobility accessible.
Construction begins this month and is scheduled for completion in November 2027.
Onyx Place Rendering
The project’s nearly $15 million capital stack includes resources from numerous partners.
Funding and Financing:
Development & Project Team:
Special thanks to Rosemarie Borrelli, Senior Closing Manager, whose leadership was critical to navigating the project’s complex closing, and to Jake Gill, Vice President of Development, and our North Carolina Development and Closings teams for bringing Onyx Place to this milestone.
Archer Commons will bring 48 affordable apartment homes to seniors age 55 and older in Morganton. Like Onyx Place, this community will include 28 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom homes serving households earning between 40% and 60% of the Area Median Income.
The site is located close to one of Morganton’s main corridors and offers stellar views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Future residents will also be conveniently located near the Morganton Heights Shopping Center and the city’s charming downtown.
The apartments will offer residents access to amenities including a community room with kitchenette, computer center, exercise room, gazebo, indoor and outdoor gathering areas, laundry facilities and storage. Six homes will be mobility accessible.
Construction will begin in September and is scheduled for completion in fall 2027.
Archer Commons Front Elevation
The project’s $15 million capital stack includes resources from numerous partners.
Funding and Financing:
Development & Project Team:
With the closings of Onyx Place and Archer Commons, Wallick is one of only a handful of developers to close projects in 2026 that received 2025 tax credit awards. Reaching these milestones is due in large part to the dedicated and relentless efforts of our Closing and Development teams to bring these communities from concept to reality.
In addition to both closings, two Wallick developments received 2026 tax credit awards from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency.
Sinclair Landing received a $1.1 million 9% LIHTC award. The planned family community will include 46 affordable homes off Progress Boulevard in Yadkinville, consisting of nine one-bedroom homes, 23 two-bedroom homes and 14 three-bedroom homes.
Amenities will include a community room, playground, outdoor seating areas, computer center, exercise room and covered picnic area.
Sinclair Landing Site Plan
Woodhaven Reserve received a $1.5 million 9% LIHTC award. The planned senior community will include 64 affordable homes off Pine Terrace Drive in Mount Airy, including 39 one-bedroom homes and 25 two-bedroom homes.
Amenities will include a multipurpose room, indoor sitting areas, computer center, exercise room, tenant storage and a screened porch.
Woodhaven Reserve Front Elevation
TightLines Designs, Inc. and MC2 Engineering are supporting both developments. NCHFA also awarded Rental Production Program funding for Sinclair Landing.
Thank you to Brandon Barcena and Nate Dedrick, who played instrumental roles in identifying the sites and preparing the successful applications for both projects.
As Wallick celebrates 60 years of opening doors to homes, opportunities and hope, our affordable housing work in North Carolina continues to grow.
Wallick ranked No. 7 on Columbus Business First’s 2026 list of Central Ohio commercial real estate developers.
The list ranks participating companies by the total cost of real estate projects started in 2025. We’re proud of our development team, whose work creates hope and possibility for Central Ohioans.
Earlier this summer, Wallick, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (PVM) and Hope Village Homes reached an exciting milestone for Alice Birney Townhomes in Detroit.
Alice Birney Townhomes was awarded a 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. This $1,407,640 award will support the development of 52 affordable homes for households earning 30%, 50% and 60% of the Area Median Income.
Alice Birney Townhomes will bring new life to the former site of Alice Birney School in Detroit’s Russell Woods/Nardin Park neighborhood. The school, named for Alice Birney, co-founder of the national Parent Teacher Association (PTA) movement, was demolished approximately 10 years ago.
While Wallick’s history in Michigan dates back over a decade in the affordable housing space, our new pipeline work in the state restarted in earnest through our partnership with PVM to develop the recently opened Dr. Violet T. Lewis Village. The community preserves two historic buildings from the former university while adding a new 73-home residential building.
Alice Birney Townhomes follows a similar dedication to honoring a significant piece of Detroit’s history. This is the second partnership between Wallick and PVM. Hope Village Homes, a new partner for Wallick, brings deep community development roots to the partnership. All three organizations will serve as co-developers.
The new-construction community will include:
Pictured: Conceptual renderings of Alice Birney Townhomes, which preview the future community.
Alice Birney Townhomes reflects Wallick’s continued commitment to expanding access to quality affordable housing and investing in communities through meaningful partnerships. We look forward to sharing more updates as the development progresses.
The Vindicator recently highlighted the latest progress on Homestead Crossing, Wallick’s planned affordable housing community on Youngstown’s South Side. With key financing approvals secured, construction is anticipated to begin in October.
The $35 million development will bring 120 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes to the community, helping meet the region’s growing need for quality, affordable housing. Homestead Crossing will also mark Wallick’s first community in Northeast Ohio.
Wallick associates receive 8 paid hours of volunteer service every year through Wallick’s Heart of Service volunteer program. Earlier this summer, associates put those hours to use outdoors, refreshing garden spaces at one of our senior living communities and helping beautify an outdoor gathering space at a local church in Groveport.
At The Ashford on Broad, one of our senior living communities, volunteers spent several hours refreshing the courtyard and preparing its garden areas for residents. The team removed old garden beds, relocated soil, power-washed sidewalks, assembled new raised beds and spruced up the surrounding greenery. Our residents truly enjoy the gardens here. Several resident patios face the courtyard, and residents use the garden beds to tend their own plants. They even help care for a family of ducks that has made The Ashford on Broad’s courtyard its home.
With the new beds ready for planting, we look forward to sharing more photos as the gardens begin to grow. Special thanks to volunteers from our Marketing & Branding, PMO and Senior Living teams: Alanis, Brady, Erin, Emelia, James, Michael, Tam, Tom, Eric L., Eric M. Malik and Thom.
Wallick volunteers also supported the High Point Fellowship Beautification Project in Groveport. Brennan and ElliBleu from our Corporate Accounting Team helped plant flowers, weed and landscape, contributing to a more welcoming outdoor space for worship and community gatherings. They were joined by Schill Landscaping and Environmental Pest Management, which also donated plants, materials, tools and volunteer support.
At Wallick, we understand the importance of investing in shared spaces. It’s one way we show respect for residents, our communities, and each other. Thank you to all volunteers who braved the summer heat and demonstrated what Heart of Service looks like in action!
As Wallick celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, CEO Amy Albery reflects on the people who have shaped our work and how we’re carrying our mission forward.
Inside, the article explores Wallick’s support for residents beyond housing, new communities taking shape across our footprint and our work to help meet Ohio’s growing need for affordable assisted living.
Wallick ranked in the top 150 on Columbus Business First’s 2026 Central Ohio Employers list, placing the company among the top 150 of nearly 850 businesses, nonprofits and government organizations included in the publication’s expanded rankings.
Based on local employee count, the annual list highlights organizations contributing to the workforce across Central Ohio’s seven-county region.
Wallick CEO Amy Albery is among the housing industry leaders featured in Multifamily Executive’s 2026 Summer Reading Guide.
Amy recommends The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team by Patrick Lencioni and shares how Wallick has incorporated its framework into the way our teams lead, collaborate and solve problems.
Read more about Amy’s perspective and see what other industry leaders are reading this summer.
Wallick is thrilled to celebrate the full opening of Dr. Violet T. Lewis Village, a $29.3 million affordable senior housing community bringing 105 quality apartment homes to Detroit residents age 55 and older.
Co-developed by Wallick and Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, the community preserves two historic buildings from the former Lewis College of Business—Michigan’s only HBCU—while adding a new 73-home residential building. Where students once gained skills that opened doors to professional careers, longtime Detroiters can now find safe, stable and affordable homes. It’s a meaningful continuation of Dr. Violet T. Lewis’ legacy of expanding opportunity for others.
We’re proud to help give this historic campus new purpose and excited to welcome residents home.
Read the full announcement on AP News here.
Prospective residents can get in touch with the Dr. Violet T. Lewis Village property management team here.
Homestead Crossing is one step closer to welcoming residents. The future Wallick community will bring 120 affordable apartment homes to Youngstown, supported by $21.5 million in state-authorized financing. Read more from Crain’s Cleveland Business here.
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.
Wallick is proud to break ground on a new affordable senior housing community that will expand access to high-quality, supportive homes for older adults in Ohio. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening communities and creating housing that helps residents live with dignity and stability. We’re grateful to our partners and community leaders who joined us on this project and celebrating this important milestone for senior living in Ohio.
Read more about the project in our recent feature in Affordable Housing Finance.
Jonathan Stonebraker, Regional Vice President of Affordable Housing Operations at Wallick, was recently profiled in the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) News “Up Close & Personal” series.
Jonathan serves as President of Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association (MAHMA) and on the NAHMA Educational Foundation Board of Directors. The feature provides a closer look at his leadership style, his drive to see teams succeed, and the values that continue to guide his work across Wallick and the affordable housing industry.
On May 11, Wallick joined community partners, public officials and project supporters to celebrate the groundbreaking of Harding Heights Apartments, a new $17 million affordable senior housing community in Marion, Ohio.
Pictured (left to right): Karen McCleary, Marion Township Trustee; Tracy Richardson, Ohio State Representative, District 86; Amy Albery, Wallick CEO; Kevin Davidson, Marion County Commissioner; Jimmy McCune, VP of Development, Wallick; Taylor Armstrong, Central Ohio Regional Representative, Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno; Bill Beagle, Executive Director, Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Designed for adults age 55 and older, Harding Heights Apartments will bring 50 affordable apartment homes to the community and expand access to safe, quality housing for older adults in the region. This marks Wallick’s third community in Marion and its first development financed with federal and Ohio Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (OLIHTC).
Wallick CEO Amy Albery and Vice President of Development Jimmy McCune were joined by several public officials and partners for the celebration, including:
In her remarks, Amy highlighted Wallick’s continued commitment to expanding affordable housing opportunities and the importance of investing in communities like Marion, where the need for quality senior housing continues to grow.
Wallick CEO Amy Albery shares opening remarks
About Harding Heights Apartments
Located at 265 University Drive in Marion, Harding Heights Apartments will include 25 one-bedroom and 25 two-bedroom apartments within a three-story, 63,000-square-foot building.
Residents will have access to a variety of modern features and community amenities, including:
Construction began in March 2026 and is expected to take approximately 18 months, weather permitting.
East and West elevations of Harding Heights Apartments
Amy Albery, Wallick CEO, introduces Bill Beagle, Executive Director, Ohio Housing Finance Agency
A Milestone Project for Wallick and Ohio Affordable Housing
Harding Heights Apartments is especially notable as Wallick’s first community financed through both the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and the Ohio Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (OLIHTC) program. Created by the 135th Ohio General Assembly and administered by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, OLIHTC supports the construction and preservation of affordable rental housing across the state.
The development responds to a growing housing need in Ohio and across the country, particularly among older adults. As the senior population continues to rise, communities like Harding Heights will play an important role in helping more residents age with dignity.
Project Team and Partners
Wallick is constructing Harding Heights Apartments and, upon completion, will own and manage the community.
Project partners include:
The design team includes:
With Harding Heights Apartments, Wallick is proud to continue Opening Doors to Homes, Opportunities and Hope, while expanding affordable housing options for seniors in Marion and throughout Ohio.
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.
Pictured: Guests gather for the groundbreaking event
Pictured: Taylor Armstrong, Central Ohio Regional Representative, Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno
Pictured: Bill Beagle, Executive Director, Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Pictured: Karen McCleary, Marion Township Trustee
Pictured: Tracy Richardson, Ohio State Representative, District 86
Pictured: Kevin Davidson, Marion County Commissioner
Pictured: Jimmy McCune, VP of Development, Wallick
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.
Harding Heights Apartments is in the news!
The Marion Star recently featured the groundbreaking of Wallick’s new $17 million affordable senior housing development in Marion. The future community will bring 50 apartment homes to seniors age 55 and older and marks another step in our continued investment in the Marion area.
We look forward to sharing more updates as construction progresses over the next 18 months. Thank you to the local leaders, partners and Wallick associates helping bring Harding Heights to life.
Wallick CEO Amy Albery was named to Columbus Business First’s 2026 Power 125. The annual list recognizes influential business leaders who are helping shape the future of Central Ohio and its economy. Amy was highlighted for her commitment to creating affordable and senior housing and her leadership of one of the region’s most active developers and builders.
Read more about the 2026 Power 125 and this year’s honorees here.
