Lamar Fenton
Real Estate Development
Brooklyn
Summary
Visionary real estate executive with 15+ years of leadership advancing affordable housing strategy, capital deployment, and community impact. Proven success directing $7.8B+ in public-private investment, stewarding 27,000+ affordable units, and navigating complex stakeholder ecosystems. Trusted as a values-driven, solutions-focused leader who bridges policy, capital, and equity to deliver sustainable outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Asset Management
NYCHA
New York, United States
01.2020 - Current
- Directed asset management strategy across 27,000+ units, and led a $7.8B capital investment program.
- Championed sustainability, RAD conversion, and technology-driven performance tracking.
- Managed and developed high-performing, cross-functional teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
Deputy Director, Underwriting & Asset Management
NYCHA
New York, United States
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Structured large-scale preservation deals leveraging LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, and FHA products.
- Designed asset risk frameworks aligned with long-term housing performance and community needs.
Senior Project Manager
NYCHA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversaw complex development deals from concept to stabilization.
- Built lasting partnerships with resident leaders, elected officials, and agency collaborators.
Project Manager & Transaction Associate
NYCHA
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Executed affordable housing projects and supported deal structuring across public-private platforms.
Food & Beverage Manager
Luxury Hotels
01.2003 - 01.2008
Technology Consultant
Accenture
01.1999 - 01.2001
Education
Master of Science - Real Estate Finance
New York University
New York, United States 05.2001 -
BBA - Computer Information Systems
Howard University
05.2001 -
Skills
- Strategic Asset Management
- Capital Strategy
- Affordable Housing Development
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Operational Resilience
- Inclusive Leadership
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Policy Innovation
Websites
Timeline
Vice President, Asset Management
NYCHA
01.2020 - Current
Deputy Director, Underwriting & Asset Management
NYCHA
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Project Manager
NYCHA
01.2016 - 01.2018
Project Manager & Transaction Associate
NYCHA
01.2011 - 01.2016
Food & Beverage Manager
Luxury Hotels
01.2003 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Real Estate Finance
New York University
05.2001 -
BBA - Computer Information Systems
Howard University
05.2001 -
Technology Consultant
Accenture
01.1999 - 01.2001