LHP Capital
Kent Hersha is a property accountant at LHP Capital, LLC, with experience dating back to October 2016. Prior roles include tax accountant at Ruby Tuesday, accounts payable specialist at Jacobs, and tax intern at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Kent gained valuable insight into tax compliance and financial reporting, collaborating with teams on various projects. Earlier experience includes serving as a security police officer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, protecting sensitive materials and obtaining a government Q Clearance, as well as serving as a rifleman in the United States Marine Corps, where Kent participated in the Iraq invasion shortly after enlistment. Kent holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from South College, obtained from 2012 to 2015.
LHP Capital
LHP Capital is a real estate development firm and a national leader in the development and management of affordable multifamily housing properties. The company specializes in the acquisition and rehabilitation of these properties while working diligently to bring value and positive transformation to the communities it serves. LHP has completed more than $1.2 billion in development activities creating safe, secure and quality affordable housing communities our residents love calling home. LHP Capital currently owns and manages 57 multifamily properties comprising more than 7,000 apartment units in six states. The development team actively pursues acquisition opportunities that would benefit from the resources available under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. LHP is headquartered in Knoxville and has a second office located in Nashville. The company employs more than 325 dedicated employees. Giving back to the community is ingrained in LHP’s company culture. The company supports a wide array of charitable organizations and encourages employees to contribute to the communities in which they live and work by offering a Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program. The employees of LHP know firsthand the hardships many residents face and as a result often go beyond the call of duty to assist by volunteering and giving to organizations that serve low‐income communities. They care deeply about creating strong communities and work tirelessly to provide quality, affordable housing for individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities.