National Equity Fund, Inc.
Jim O'Connell is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in project management and financial analysis. Currently serving as a Project Manager at National Equity Fund, Inc. since March 2022, Jim is also working as a Financial Planning Analyst for the City of Chicago's Department of Housing since July 2018. Prior roles include Finance Manager for a Big Four Consulting Firm, Financial Analyst at CBRE and General Growth Properties, and Vendor Analyst at Tribune Company. Jim holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning & Policy with a focus on Economic Development from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
National Equity Fund, Inc.
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National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF) is a leading non-profit, multi-family, affordable, real estate investment manager with a mission to create and deliver innovative, collaborative financial solutions to expand the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Through its Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) syndication platform and its lending and investing platforms, NEF generates opportunities rooted in its vision that all individuals and families across the country have access to stable, safe, and affordable homes. Since being founded in 1987, NEF has invested over $22.7 billion, representing 231,500 new affordable homes for individuals, families, and communities in need across the country. NEF is Chicago-based and has donated more than $225 million in grants to support its affiliate LISC's nationwide community development work. To learn more about NEF's impact, innovative financial solutions, and opportunities, visit www.nefinc.org.