Housing Forum made possible by many sponsors, led by Ovation Development Corp., Metcalf Builders, YARDI, City of Las Vegas, Parker Nelson & Associates, Cobblestone, NV Energy
The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA) will host its 4th annual Regional Affordable Housing Forum to discuss the ongoing housing crisis in Nevada and connect with residents; advocates; experts; developers; financial institutions; stakeholders, decision makers; community leaders; and federal, state, county and city representatives.
According to Lewis Jordan, executive director, SNRHA, the mission of the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority is to provide safe and affordable housing that fosters independence, self-sufficiency, and community pride. “Yet, access to affordable housing remains a crisis of epic proportions here in Southern Nevada and nationwide. That’s why it’s imperative we come together as a community to address one of the most pervasive and significant issues of our time – affordable housing.”
WHEN: Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: AC Element Las Vegas at Symphony Park, 330 S. Grand Central Parkway
AGENDA:
9 – 9:40 a.m. – Opening Session & Breakfast
- Lewis Jordan, Executive Director, SNRHA
- Dr. Lawrence Weekly, Master of Ceremonies
- U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto
- William Spencer, Regional Administrator, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
- Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine
- David Dazlich, Nevada State Infrastructure Coordinator, Office of the Governor
- Nancy Brune, City of Las Vegas Councilperson/SNHRA Board Chair
9:40 – 10:25 a.m. – From Policy to Practice – opened by U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (via video)
Moderated by Yolanda King, Former Clark County Manager
- Richard Cherchio, City of North Las Vegas Councilperson/SNRHA Board Member
- Lisa Corrado, Assistant City Manager, City of Henderson
- Abby Frierson, Deputy County Manager, Clark County
- Mike Janssen, City Manager, City of Las Vegas
- Lisa Kremer, Deputy County Manager, Clark County
10:25 – 11:10 a.m. – Living the Legacy: Transformation of the Historic Westside – opened by U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (via video)
Moderated by William McCurdy II, Clark County Commissioner/SNRHA Board Member
- Ricki Barlow, LV Access/Former Councilperson, City of Las Vegas
- Cedric Crear, Onda Housing Group/Former Councilperson, City of Las Vegas
- Shondra Summers-Armstrong, Councilperson, City of Las Vegas
- Dr. Lawrence Weekly, College of Southern Nevada
11:10 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. – Just the Facts: from Data to Decisions – opened by U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford (via video)
Moderated by Steve Sebelius, Editor/Journalist/Writer
- Jeremy Aguero, Applied Analysis
- Shani Coleman, Director, Clark County Community & Economic Development
11:50 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Lunch and Networking sponsored by Ovation, Metcalf Builders
12:15 – 12:20 p.m. – In-person remarks from U.S. Rep. Susie Lee
12:20 – 1:05 p.m. – Build It and They Will Come
Moderated by Jocelyn Cousins, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
- Terry Gentry, The Richman Group of Companies
- Mel Green, KME Architects
- Eric Novak, Praxis Consulting Group
- Mike Hemmens, Citi Community Capital
- Angelica Silveyra, NV Energy
- Frank Stafford, SNRHA
1:05 – 1:50 p.m. – Affordable Housing Futures: Students, Faculty, Staff
Moderated by Shaundell Newsome, SUMNU Marketing
- Dr. Chris Heavey, Interim President, UNLV
- Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, President, College of Southern Nevada
- Dr. Maria Marinch-Gibbons, Deputy Chief of Staff, Nevada State University
- Michael Flores, VP, Government and Community Engagement, UNR
1:50 – 2 p.m. – Closing Session
- Marissa Brown, SNRHA Board Vice Chair
- Dr. Lawrence Weekly, College of Southern Nevada
- Lewis Jordan, Executive Director, SNRHA
SPONSORS:
- Cornerstone Sponsors: Ovation Development Corp., Metcalf Builders
- Community Sponsors: YARDI, City of Las Vegas, Parker Nelson & Associates, Cobblestone, NV Energy
- Foundation Sponsors: Allecca Consulting, Revival Development, KME Architects, TMO, Nevada HAND, Nevada State Bank, Kaempfer Crowell, Cherry Development, Cox, Reno Cavanaugh, AT&T, City of Henderson, Praxis Consulting Group, Clark County, Nevada GrantLab, Onda Housing Group, KB Home, Kubas & Keller Associates, Pinkbox Doughnuts, Brinshore Development, AC Element Hotel
About Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority:
The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA) was established on January 1, 2010, for the purpose of consolidating three housing authorities: Las Vegas Housing Authority, Housing Authority of Clark County, North Las Vegas Housing Authority. The SNRHA’s Board of Commissioners is comprised of City Council members from the City of Las Vegas, City of North Las Vegas, City of Henderson, two (2) Clark County Board Commissioners, and four (4) SNRHA Resident Commissioners, one from each jurisdiction. The mission of the SNRHA is to provide safe, sanitary and affordable housing to eligible residents within our jurisdictions, and to provide an environment that fosters independence, self-sufficiency and community pride. For information, visit snvrha.org
