About us
Texas Housing Conservancy (TxHC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pioneering a sustainable solution to Texas’ housing affordability crisis. We harness the power of private capital to acquire and preserve well-located multifamily communities, ensuring long-term affordability for the state’s workforce without dependence on ongoing public subsidy.
Our unique model bridges the widening gap between housing costs and wage growth, delivering both measurable social impact and strong, stable returns to mission-aligned investors. Founded in 2016 by seasoned real estate professionals and affordable housing advocates, TxHC has expanded from Central Texas to communities statewide, actively managing a growing portfolio that creates stability for residents and strength for local economies.
We operate with transparency and consistency, partner deeply with local stakeholders, and foster vibrant communities where working families can thrive. By aligning private investment with public good, TxHC is preserving housing affordability for generations of Texans to come.
Our mission
As a nonprofit, we mobilize private capital to preserve workforce housing in Texas by bridging the growing gap between the cost of housing and wage growth.
Our vision
Empowering the Texas workforce with personal prosperity through stable housing, ensuring Texas’ economic growth for generations to come.
Our values
Collaborative
Impactful
Transformative
Trustworthy
Leadership
Board of Directors
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David Steinwedell
CHAIRMAN
Texas Housing Conservancy
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Sharmila (Shar) Kassam
VICE CHAIRMAN
Independant Trustee
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Frances Ferguson
SECRETARY
Executive Director Mueller Foundation
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Jennifer Wenzel
TREASURER
Investment Manager Teacher Retirement System of Texas
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Printice Gary
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Partner/Principal & CEO Carleton Residential
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Brian Strickland
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Former CFO, Texas Housing Conservancy
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Ashton Cumberbatch
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Co-founder & President Equidad ATX
Committee Members
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Caroline Gibson
CAPITAL RAISE COMMITTEE
Founder & CEO - Zilker Park Capital Group
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Nir Liebling
CAPITAL RAISE COMMITTEE
Managing Partner at Elevation Hospitality Partners LLC
Past Board Members
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Ashley Hunter
Entrepreneur | Advisor | Lecturer | Board Member
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Steve LeBlanc
Board Member at The Michaels Companies, Inc.