M. Joann Thomas
Washington,DC
Summary
Senior Compliance Leader with 10+ years of experience overseeing multi-state affordable housing portfolios (DC, MD, VA) across LIHTC, HUD, and layered funding programs. Expert in regulatory strategy, audit leadership, and portfolio performance optimization across 35+ properties.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Credit Compliance Specialist
SL Nusbaum Realty Co.
08.2023 - Current
- Lead compliance operations for a 35+ property portfolio across LIHTC and layered programs.
- Serve as subject matter expert on IRS Section 42, HOTMA, and VHDA regulations.
- Conduct 100% file audits ensuring full compliance and audit readiness.
- Identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions reducing audit findings.
- Recaptured $35,000+ in housing revenue through compliance corrections.
- Process 30+ approvals within 2 weeks improving occupancy timelines.
- Train, mentor, and guide site teams across multiple jurisdictions.
- Partner with ownership, asset management, and agencies during audits.
- Implement standardized compliance procedures across portfolio.
- Support lease-ups, acquisitions, and occupancy stabilization efforts.
Community Manager
William C. Smith & Co.
01.2016 - 08.2023
- Directed operations of 250+ unit LIHTC and PSH communities.
- Maintained 98%+ occupancy through leasing and retention strategies.
- Managed budgets, rent collection, and financial performance.
- Oversaw certifications, recertifications, and file audits.
- Prepared for MOR and HQS inspections with strong outcomes.
- Supervised and trained staff improving compliance accuracy.
- Led lease-up initiatives ensuring compliance and occupancy goals.
- Coordinated maintenance operations and vendor performance.
- Resolved resident issues while maintaining Fair Housing compliance.
Education
A.S. - Business Administration
Prince George’s Community College
Skills
- Regional Compliance Oversight
- Multi-Site Portfolio Management
- Regulatory Strategy
- Audit Leadership
- Team Development
- Lease-Up Strategy
- Financial Performance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Policy Implementation
- Yardi
- MRI
- Entrata
- OneSite
- Rent Café
- CoreLogic
- Jenark
- CINC Manager
- Kronos
- Emphysis
- Microsoft Office
References
Available upon request.
Systems And Software
- Yardi
- MRI
- Entrata
- OneSite
- Rent Café
- CoreLogic
- Jenark
- CINC Manager
- Kronos
- Emphysis
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Senior Tax Credit Compliance Specialist
SL Nusbaum Realty Co.
08.2023 - Current
Community Manager
William C. Smith & Co.
01.2016 - 08.2023
A.S. - Business Administration
Prince George’s Community College