Woda Cooper Companies
Clay Cooper currently serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Development at Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., starting in September 2023. Previously, Clay held positions as Vice President at both Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. and the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County. With extensive experience in negotiating real estate contracts, producing Low Income Housing Tax Credit applications, and developing strategies for affordable housing initiatives, Clay has also collaborated with municipalities to enhance financing and zoning for such projects. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Asian Studies from St. Olaf College. Early career experiences include legal work as a law clerk at Reno & Cavanaugh PLLC and internships with the US Congress, focusing on housing reform and policy-related research.
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Woda Cooper Companies
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc (formerly The Woda Group, Inc.) and its affiliates are experienced developers, general contractors, and property managers specializing in the design, construction, and management of affordable multi-family apartments, senior communities, and single family homes. Considered leading experts in the affordable housing industry, the Woda Cooper team is known for producing and maintaining high quality affordable housing. Founded in 1990 with Woda Development and Construction, Inc. Woda Cooper currently has approximately 400 properties and 16,000 units and operates in 16 states located in the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Since its founding, Woda Cooper have continually evaluated and researched new markets to help ensure the availability of newly constructed or renovated affordable housing (LIHTC) units for workforce families and seniors. Our success would not be achieved without the faith and support of our many partners including Federal Agencies, State Housing Agencies, lenders, investors, and non-profit partners. We appreciate the confidence they have shown in us, and strive to maintain that trust in order to provide affordable, quality housing to low and moderate income households.