Our Approach

How We Build. Who We Are.

Our services, portfolio, and leadership. Delivering workforce housing from concept to community.

What We Do

How We Deliver

01 / Housing Development

Build. Finance. Deliver.

WHDC builds new, energy-efficient, highly amenitized workforce housing without relying on government subsidies. We manage the full development lifecycle from site acquisition through lease-up.

  • Site identification and acquisition
  • Financing without government subsidies
  • Energy-efficient construction
  • Architecture and design oversight
  • Construction management
  • Lease-up and stabilization

02 / Resident Services

Invest in People.

A sustainable housing solution requires more than affordable rent. WHDC invests directly in residents through educational incentives, workforce development, childcare, mentoring, and homeownership education.

  • Skills training and internships
  • Childcare and mentoring support
  • Homeownership education
  • Financial literacy and credit counseling
  • Workforce development programs
  • Resident Success Navigators

03 / Community Partnerships

Reconnect Growth and Housing.

WHDC strengthens local communities by partnering with cities, employers, and community colleges to create housing pipelines connected to workforce development.

  • Municipal workforce housing planning tools
  • Employer job placement partnerships
  • Community college pipeline programs
  • Earn While You Learn experiential learning
  • Career pathway development

04 / Energy Efficiency

Buildings That Cost Less to Live In.

Energy-efficient construction reduces monthly utility costs. A $6,500 investment per unit creates more than $50,000 in added capital value.

$6,500 Investment $50K+ Capital Value
  • Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
  • High-efficiency HVAC systems
  • Enhanced thermal envelopes
  • Zero-energy design targets

Demonstration Project

Buchanan Crossing 3

A nonprofit, tax-exempt, bond-financed demonstration project in Wyandotte County, KS featuring 16 energy-efficient workforce townhomes. Structural Insulated Panels, high-efficiency HVAC, and enhanced thermal envelopes reduce utility costs and improve affordability.

16 Units

Energy-Efficient Townhomes

SIPA 2024

Building Excellence Award

Portfolio

Our Projects.

33

Properties

3,611

Units

$1.1B

Portfolio Value

5

States

Buchanan Crossing 3
Active

Buchanan Crossing 3

Wyandotte County, KS

16 Units, Bond-Financed

York Technical Initiative
Active

York Technical Initiative

Rock Hill, SC

Education-Integrated

NC Portfolio
Active

NC Portfolio

North Carolina

LIHTC + Multifamily

SC Portfolio
Active

SC Portfolio

South Carolina

LIHTC + Energy-Efficient

Kansas Portfolio
Active

Kansas Portfolio

Kansas

Workforce + Manufactured

Michigan + Florida
206+

Units

6

Active Projects

3

Markets

100s

Families Served

Ten-Year Vision

Year 1

Foundation

Buchanan Crossing 3, Wyandotte County KS

Year 2

Expansion

York Technical, Rock Hill SC

Year 3

Growth

NC, MI, FL Markets

Year 5

Scale

15+ Properties Nationally

Year 10

Portfolio

33 Properties, 3,611 Units, $1.1B

Leadership

Built by Experience.


Founder and President

Jeff Carroll

Jeff Carroll founded WHDC with deep expertise in workforce housing development, energy-efficient construction, modular housing, workforce training programs, and housing market analysis.

  • Harvard Business School
  • Clemson University
  • Appraisal Institute
  • Virginia Tech

Board of Directors

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Suzanne Hern

Board of Directors

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Cat Walker

Board of Directors

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Brittanye Rimpson

Board of Directors

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Phil Ehrhardt

Board of Directors

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Tanece Tyler

Board of Directors

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Fred Bentley

Board of Directors

Board of Advisors

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Jason Young

Board of Advisors

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Ed Taylor

Board of Advisors

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Bill Farrington

Board of Advisors

Partner Organizations

Tartan Residential

UES Consulting Services

BCCM Construction Group

York Technical College

Virginia Tech

Carrier

Murus SIP

JLL

KCKCC