Karl Lauff

Karl Lauff has extensive experience in real estate development and project management within the affordable housing sector. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Real Estate Development at the Santa Clara County Housing Authority since November 2017, Karl oversees the project management team and manages a significant pipeline of developments with a combined budget of approximately $680 million. Prior roles include Senior Project Manager at Abode Communities, Vice President and Director of Portfolio Management at Satellite Affordable Housing Associates, and Project Manager positions at CCH Senior Housing and Clifford Beers Housing. Karl holds a Master’s degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Bachelor's degree in the same field from East Carolina University, and an Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Central Piedmont Community College.