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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:WI-CARH’s 27th Annual Conference\nNavigating Affordable Housing\nNovember 4\, 2026\nJoin your housing colleagues for the 27th Annual WI-CARH Conference on Wednesday\, November 4\, at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Management of affordable housing is not easy. Property issues\, AI\, budgets\, energy costs\, and compliance concerns affect everyone in affordable housing. You will have a chance to network with your peers. A variety of exhibitors will offer services and products to support your housing operations.\n \nThe conference will address the timely issues and topics that matter to you. Highlights will include:\n\nOverview of USDA RD Housing Programs for Wisconsin\nAI in Affordable Housing: Smart Tool or Compliance Risk?\nView from Washington DC\n21st Century Road to Housing Legislation\nLease and Legal Updates for Wisconsin\nWHEDA Housing Resources\nPreservation vs. Prepayment: Why Not Both?\nTips\, Tricks\, and Best Practices Using AI by Property Managers\nHigh Energy Costs and Solar Opportunities\nWI-CARH Awards for Site Manager\, Property and Maintenance Excellence\n\nWe are excited to have Andrew C. Iverson\, State Director for Rural Development in Wisconsin\, join us and kick off the conference. Mr. Iverson will provide an overview of USDA RD Housing programs for Wisconsin.\n \nGary Kirkman from US Housing Consultants returns to Wisconsin to be our keynote speaker on AI in Affordable Housing: Smart Tool or Compliance Risk? Artificial intelligence is changing how we work\, but should we trust it with affordable housing compliance? Join Gary for a thought-provoking keynote exploring the opportunities AI may bring to monitoring\, eligibility\, and decision-making\, along with the risks that come with relying on rapidly evolving technology. AI may be powerful\, but in affordable housing\, getting it wrong can have real consequences.\n \nRegister Now to Attend \nKeynote Speaker:\nGary Kirkman\nVP of Compliance Training\nUS Housing Consultants \nCost: \n\n$250/200 (3 or more) for Members\n$400/350 (3 or more) for Non-members\n\nWhen: November 4\, 2026 \nWhere: Wilderness Resort\, Wisconsin Dells\, Wisconsin \nAbout Gary Kirkman\nGary Kirkman has over 20 years of leadership experience in the affordable housing industry and currently serves as the VP of Compliance Training at US Housing Consultants. \nGary began his career as a Regional Property Manager\, overseeing Rural Development and HUD properties. His passion for supporting communities and mentoring others led to his promotion to Training Specialist\, where he managed multiple affordable housing communities while providing hands-on training to staff on program requirements. \nHe later advanced to the role of Training Director\, where he played a key role in developing company policies and procedures and leading the organization’s training initiatives. During this time\, Gary also partnered with property owners and developers to present at town council meetings\, advocating for the development of affordable housing in areas where it was most needed. \nEarlier in his career\, Gary was recognized as an award-winning Community Manager\, receiving the Best Overall Compliance in Affordable Housing award for the Southeast Region within a property management company portfolio. \nKnown for his engaging and relatable style\, Gary is a seasoned public speaker who regularly conducts both public and private trainings. He is a frequent presenter at industry conferences\, where he provides expert guidance on all major affordable housing programs. \nGary is highly respected by colleagues and industry professionals alike\, with many praising his deep knowledge\, approachable demeanor\, and dedication to helping others succeed. Colleagues have stated\, “He has the ability to learn complex compliance requirements and teach them in a manner that others can learn” and “Because of his positive disposition\, his reflective way of operating\, and all of the character traits that make him so special\, Gary’s questions never go unanswered\, and his searches always bring him to exciting new discoveries.” \nGary’s areas of expertise focus on the following programs: \n\nLow-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program\nHUD Multifamily Housing Programs\nUSDA RD Rental Housing Program\nHOME Investment Partnerships Program\nFair Housing and Accessibility\nViolence Against Women Act (VAWA)\nProject and Asset Management\nCustomer Service & Marketing\n\n  \nWho should attend:  This conference will be relevant to property managers\, owners\, developers\, housing authorities\, decision-makers\, and anyone involved in affordable and rural housing.\n  \nLocation and Hotel Information: The 27th Annual WI-CARH Conference will be held at the Wilderness Resort – Glacier Canyon Lodge\, 45 Hillman Rd\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI 53965. A block of rooms is available at a discounted rate of $109 per night. Please call them at 1-800-867-9453 by Sunday\, October 4\, 2026\, and tell them you are with the Leader #A93685.\n  \nPayment:  Payment to attend the conference can be made via PayPal or by check. Please make your check payable to: WI-CARH\, P.O. Box 258098\, Madison\, WI 53725. Sorry\, credit card payments are not available.\n  \nBe a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor: You are invited to join us as a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor at the 27th Annual Conference. Please consider signing up today to help make this education and training opportunity affordable to all in the rural housing industry. You can click here for more information and to sign up\, please complete this form.\n  \nRegister as a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor \nThank You to the Sponsors and Exhibitors\nBreakfast Sponsor\n\n \nFHLBank Chicago\n\nLunch Sponsor\n\n \nWisconsin Management Company\n\nGold Sponsor\n\n \nCARH\n\n\n \nCavanaugh & Company\n\n\n \nHorizon Management Group\, Inc.\n\n\n \nWHEDA\n\nSilver Sponsor\n\n \nSimply Computer Software\, Inc.\n\n\n \nSVA Certified Public Accountants\n\nEducational Sponsor\n\n21st Century Communities\, LLC\n\nExhibitors\n\n \nAccurate-Airtight\n\n\n \nCavanaugh & Company\n\n\n \nEckland & Blando\n\n\n \nFHLBank Chicago\n\n\n \nFocus on Energy\n\n\n \nHD Supply\n\n\n \nLutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan\n\n\n \nSid Grinker Restoration\n\n\n \nSimply Computer Software\, Inc.\n\n\n \nSVA Certified Public Accountants\n\n\n \nWisconsin Management Company
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