Meet Birdsong Housing

David Maksimovich is a Florida Certified General Contractor with a wide variety of construction and construction purchasing experience over the past 20+ years, David oversees all aspects of construction from initial budget projections, through bids, contracts, and construction activities, to substantial completion, with follow-up services for any repairs and replacements throughout the duration of the compliance period. He manages a staff of construction experts for each active project, including construction coordinators, estimators, project managers, and superintendents. Since joining Birdsong, David has built 6 affordable housing communities with an overall construction contract sum of $80,037,006. Currently, David is directing construction on 4 developments with an overall construction contract sum of $175,366,250 and is managing pre-construction activities for 2 developments with an overall construction contract sum of $46,405,165. 

Melanie coordinates all application, development, underwriting, and closing activities. She works closely with architects, engineers, lenders, equity providers, credit underwriters, and other subject matter expert consultant team members to bring developments through the process from concept to completion. Melanie has worked exclusively in affordable housing development for over a decade, bringing 40 developments from application to operation with a combined 2,679 units for a total development cost of $576,281,416. Currently, Melanie is overseeing development of another 5 communities with 416 units for $131,016,553 in costs.

Ryan is a seasoned financial executive that oversees the Finance and Accounting areas for Birdsong.  As the CFO he manages the preparation and analysis of financial reports and budgets, oversees financial aspects for all property purchases and construction projects, and ensures the maintenance of financial policies and procedures to maintain compliance with government regulations and best practices. Ryan excels in financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, leveraging his expertise to drive value and profitability. Before joining Birdsong, Ryan was the Corporate Controller at Foundry Commercial, where he utilized his strong leadership, communication skills, and forward-thinking approach, he has successfully navigated the company's explosive growth facilitating the underwriting and financial integration of multiple acquisitions. Ryan actively contributes to his community as the Vice Chairman of the Children’s Home Society of Central Florida.

Emily Lowry is a dynamic real estate professional with a proven track record in the property management and affordable housing sectors. Currently serving as a LIHTC Asset Manager at Birdsong Housing Partners in Orlando, Florida, she brings a wealth of experience to the role. With a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate from the University of Central Florida, Emily’s career spans various facets of the real estate industry. Her previous roles as a Property Manager at Dynasty Investment Network and a Realtor at EXP Realty have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the market. Emily is a skilled multi-tasker with a strong foundation in financial analysis. Her expertise in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), risk management, lease administration, and property management make her a valuable asset to any team. She is licensed as a Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent through the National Association of REALTORS®.

Moli Win is a seasoned financial professional with a strong background in accounting and finance. Currently serving as an Assistant Controller, Moli manages daily accounting operations, ensures accurate financial reporting, oversees internal controls and payroll, coordinates audits, and supports budgets and compliance efforts. Her career trajectory showcases a steady progression. She was promoted from Senior Accountant to Accounting Manager and then to Assistant Controller in just a few years within Birdsong Housing. Moli holds a M.S. in Finance from Webster University and B.A. in Accounting and Finance from Marshall University. Her educational background, coupled with her extensive industry experience, equips her with the skills and knowledge to excel in her role.

Adriannis Suarez is a seasoned land acquisition and development professional with a strong background in civil engineering. Currently serving as Director of Land Acquisition at Birdsong Housing Partners in Maitland, Florida, she brings over eight years of industry experience to the role. Prior to joining Birdsong Housing Partners, she held key positions at KPM Franklin and Jarmel Kizel Architects and Engineers, where she honed her skills in project management, land planning, and site engineering. Her in-depth knowledge of sustainable stormwater management, sediment and erosion control, and technical report development is complemented by her hands-on experience as a field technician at Carlin Simpson geotechnical engineering. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Florida. Her strong technical foundation combined with her extensive industry experience make her a valuable asset in the land acquisition process.