Employees

Staff

The breadth of experience and depth of expertise of 1010’s staff are the most important aspects of our ability to preserve and develop affordable housing. 1010’s diverse staff includes those with backgrounds that reflect the communities they serve as well members who have served on various community and professional boards. This experience gives them an understanding of participant agencies and stakeholders’ needs.

Development Team

1010 is headed by Robert M. Buente, Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Buente has over 20 years of management experience in affordable multi-family development, finance and consulting. Prior to joining 1010 Development he was the founder and managing partner of Trafford Associates LLC. Trafford is a real estate consulting and development company focusing on the acquisition, construction and development of affordable multifamily housing communities. Trafford was the project manager/co general partner for planned affordable projects in Bakersfield , San Clemente and Stanton . He is an associate member of the Urban Land Institute where he is vice chair of the Los Angeles District Council�s 2009 Urban Marketplace Committee. Mr. Buente is also a member of the executive board of Rose City Counseling Center , a Pasadena based non profit mental health center.Mr. Buente holds undergradute degrees in English Literature and Journalism from the University of Missouri and an MBA from the University of Southern California

John Stern, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President oversees the day-to-day operations. Mr. Stern has worked for the private and public sector for the past 30 years. Mr. Stern worked with the Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development and oversaw work in 5 states for the analysis and financial restructuring of Mark to Market (FHA insured, project-based Section 8 multifamily) projects. As an administrator for the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) and Community Investment Program (CIP), Mr. Stern oversaw the development of over $400 million to nearly 3,000 housing projects containing over 100,000 for-sale and rental units throughout the US.

Kelle Rose, Community Liaison – Ms. Rose creates resident service plans for new housing developments and identifies potential social service partners and funding sources. Ms. Rose conducts outreach programs to communities when new affordable housing developments are being planned and when completed developments are accepting applications, primarily through community meetings. Ms. Rose is beginning to design community economic development programs for housing and community residents, and through grant writing has raised nearly $200,000 for the organization since 2006.

Lena Lacza has been 1010’s full-charge Bookkeeper since 1992. She has many years of experience as a bookkeeper for numerous nonprofit and church-related organizations, and continues to provide bookkeeping services to First United Methodist Church, the Los Angeles United Methodist Urban Foundation, and several other groups. In addition to managing 1010’s organizational finances, she is also the full-charge bookkeeper for three of 1010’s housing developments.