Bryan Stumpf is passionate about creating communities people love. His unique blend of expertise as a Certified Planner, Registered Landscape Architect, licensed Real Estate Broker, and experienced land developer provides a unique perspective that bridges theory and practice. Bryan is a recognized expert in the built environment, with a proven track record of translating vision into reality. He has been featured in Planning magazine, spoken at State and national conferences, and led educational sessions on bridging the gap between planners and developers.

As the Community Development Studio Lead at HWC Engineering, Bryan works with communities to create clear, accessible ordinances that foster sustainable development. He empowers communities to achieve their full potential by providing practical, innovative solutions tailored to their unique needs. Bryan earned his bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture and his master’s degree in urban and regional planning from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Born and raised in Southern California, Bryan, his wife, Lainie, and their 10 children are proud to call Indiana home.

Matt Gentry has served as the Mayor of Lebanon, Indiana since 2016. At age 26, he was the second youngest mayor in the state at the time. Re-elected in 2019 and 2023, he has focused on preparing Lebanon for the future and guiding its transition from a rural community to the home of Indiana’s LEAP Innovation District, and integrating into the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Gentry has prioritized revitalizing Lebanon’s historic downtown, improving neighborhood connectivity, and expanding parks and trails. His administration has made major investments in transportation networks. Under his leadership, Lebanon has attracted over $15 billion in economic development projects and more than 3,000 new jobs.

Mia Gutierrez is the Associate Director of Real Estate Development at Intend Indiana, a nonprofit advancing affordable housing and community development across the State of Indiana. With three years at Intend, Mia leads the Affordable HomeMATTERS initiative, focusing on building quality affordable homes and ensuring families have the tools to succeed. Before joining Intend, Mia worked in the lending department at INHP, guiding families through financing options. She now combines her background in lending, retail banking, and the medical field with her housing development experience to help buyers access creative pathways to homeownership.

Christine Owens is the Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Cumberland. Christine has been with the Town for 17 years. She currently manages the towns community development departments, is spearheading efforts to encourage middle housing, leads the town’s quality of place and redevelopment projects, has managed multi-million-dollar trail projects, written the current comprehensive plans, spearheaded special events, provides staff support to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Plan Commission, Economic Development Commission and Redevelopment Commission, and oversees the building division. Christine has over 20 years of experience in municipal planning previously working for the Town of Avon, Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission and the City of Valparaiso. Christine enjoys working in community development areas that help guide communities’ sense of place, revitalize main streets, and create and improve quality of life.

Sarah Reed, a University of Cincinnati graduate with a bachelor’s in urban planning, is the Community Development Director for the City of Noblesville and a certified planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners. She was appointed by Mayor Chris Jensen as a deputy mayor in January 2020, previously serving as the city’s Director of Planning and Development and an Economic Development Specialist. Sarah has been with the City of Noblesville for over 11 years. She has been responsible for many major local and regional initiatives for Noblesville, including working closely with Mayor Jensen on the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority (CIRDA) and co-leads the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). In addition, Sarah has led the development of the Innovation Mile Master Plan, which includes The Arena at Innovation Mile, the future home of the Indiana Pacers G League franchise. Sarah lives on a farmstead in Atlanta, Indiana, with her husband Tim, son Gunner, dogs Winnie and Remi, and chickens. In her free time, you can find her on the sidelines cheering on her son, exploring new sourdough recipes, walking her dogs, or reading a great book!

Aaron Gore is the Director of Local Government Relations at United Way of Central Indiana, where he has served for the past nine years. With a deep commitment to community advocacy, he collaborates with local elected officials, municipalities, and stakeholders across the region to advance impactful initiatives aligned with United Way of Central Indiana’s mission to measurably reduce poverty, emphasizing safe and affordable housing. Before transitioning to the nonprofit sector, Aaron built a successful 20-year career in the for-profit industry, holding senior leadership roles at several global organizations. His most recent corporate position was as Senior Vice President of Client Services at TSD Global. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Aaron has called Zionsville, Indiana home for the past 19 years, where he lives with his family. A dedicated volunteer, he supports numerous organizations, particularly those focused on youth development.

Andy has been instrumental in building interest in developing church-owned land for affordable housing. He is passionate about empowering people and communities to experience holistic transformation.

Andy’s experience includes leadership training, church-planting, and initiating community-based development programs (HIV clinic, child-sponsorship, microbusiness loans, and more). He served as the Field Team Leader with CMF International in Ivory Coast, Africa, for 13 years. He currently serves as the Associate Pastor at Cicero Christian Church, where he oversees community outreach partnerships and Christian education. He and his family (wife Stephanie and their 5 children) have witnessed and experienced firsthand the challenges of the housing market in Hamilton County. Andy also serves as the Board President for The Center @ Cicero (a new community center to be established in Northern Hamilton County to address known resource gaps through community-based services).

Jim Morris is in his 15th year leading Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity, the regional affiliate whose service area covers Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion and Shelby County as part of the worldwide affordable housing mission. He has guided the affiliate from providing 24 housing solutions in Marion County to more than 100 annually over the expanded service area.

Jim and Habitat for Humanity have a penchant for partnerships with houses of worship, companies, community-based organizations, and individuals who want to work toward providing and preserving attainable homeownership. Greater Indy Habitat has provided 840 homes in 37 years in Central Indiana, along with 350 owner-occupied repairs. The heartbeat of the Habitat mission is bringing people together, and since 2011 under Jim’s leadership, Greater Indy Habitat has worked with partners to leverage $118 million toward affordable homeownership.

During Jim’s tenure, Greater Indy Habitat became a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) and will soon become a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to enhance the 37 years of mortgage lending through Greater Indy Habitat.

Before transitioning to the nonprofit sector, Jim worked in the residential building and development market sector and was the VP of Marketing/Construction for a custom home builder in Orlando, Florida. He has spent his last 27 years leading nonprofits, including 22 years as a CEO/Executive Director.

He completed his MBA in 2008 from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in Orlando after being awarded the Martin Bell Scholarship, a full scholarship awarded annually to one senior nonprofit executive who demonstrates outstanding leadership in the sector.

Michael Osborne’s career began in 1983 as a member of the family real estate business in Elkhart, Indiana. After returning to university and earning master’s degrees in Urban Planning and Economic Geography, Michael worked in the public-sector for more than a decade, including senior positions with the Cities of Elkhart and Evansville. In 2007 Michael joined Near North Development Corporation where, under his leadership as President & CEO, the organization was responsible for nearly $45 million of investment in affordable housing and became recognized as one of Indianapolis’ most innovative, highest performing community development corporations. After relocating to Hamilton County, in 2022 Michael founded i3 Community Housing Solutions, leveraging the full depth and breadth of his now forty-plus years’ experience in housing & community development to assist non-profits and local units of government meet the needs of their communities and improve the lives of their citizens.

Danielle Stiles-Polk serves as President of the Hamilton County Community Foundation, where she leads initiatives to foster innovation, strengthen partnerships, and drive meaningful change across Hamilton County. With 16 years of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership, Danielle has a strong background in fundraising, community development, and capacity building. She previously served as HCCF’s Vice President of External Strategy & Development and was instrumental in launching the foundation’s new strategic plan and rebrand in 2025. Her career includes leadership roles at Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, where she helped exceed major campaign goals as Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations. Danielle also serves as President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Indiana Chapter. She is passionate about strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem and creating opportunities for every resident to thrive.

Andrea Davis is the Executive Director of Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, Inc. (HAND). She joined HAND in 2016 after spending more than 20 years as a newspaper reporter and editor, and assumed her current role in 2020.

A native of Fort Wayne, Andrea has a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. She also is a graduate of Hamilton County Leadership Academy (#BCE 2014), completed the Fishers Citizens Government Academy, and is a member of Fishers Tri Kappa.

She and her high school sweetheart, Bob, have been married more than 30 years. They live in Fishers with two very spoiled cats, Max and Maverick.

Brad Coffing is the Director of Housing Insights with the MIBOR REALTOR® Association. In his role, Brad provides original research for the association, collaborative research with community partners, and supports regional economic development initiatives. A native Hoosier, Brad earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Indianapolis and his Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University – Indianapolis.

Andrea Kern serves as CEO of the Boone EDC, where she leads strategic efforts to foster sustainable growth, support local entrepreneurs, and strengthen Boone County’s position as a place where businesses and families thrive. With over a decade of experience in nonprofits and state government, Andrea brings deep expertise in community development, historic preservation, and coalition-building. Prior to joining Boone EDC, she led statewide initiatives at the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, including Indiana Main Street, Stellar Pathways and PreservINg Main Street programs. Andrea is passionate about building vibrant, people-centered communities and ensuring that rural and rapidly growing areas alike have the tools they need to succeed. A proud Hoosier, she holds a B.A. in History from Indiana University and an M.S. in Historic Preservation from Ball State University, where she serves on the College of Architecture and Planning Advisory Board. She enjoys exploring small towns, gardening, and local coffee shops.

With a robust background at the helm of Talent Acquisition for GXO Logistics, Inc., at the Triple Double Campus in Boone County and Evolve in Tennessee, my expertise in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition is complemented by a deep understanding of strategic leadership and relationship building. At GXO my focus has been on creating innovative recruitment strategies to secure top talent and create a pipeline for a dynamic Supply Chain and Logistics environment.

A new responsibility is as the head of Community Engagement for our sites and I am looking forward to the journey of involving all of our employees in supporting nonprofits and surrounding counties in an impactful way.

Ron Walker serves as President of CFC Properties, a Cook Group property development and management company specializing in historically and architecturally significant structures. He also serves as President of Workforce Housing LLC, a newly developed Cook Group company created to address the lack of workforce housing for Cook employees in communities across south-central Indiana. Cook Group is a family company founded in 1963 with a diverse business portfolio that includes companies working in life sciences, business services, resorts, property management, and medical devices. Founded in 1963 and with headquarters in Bloomington, Indiana, Cook Group companies today employ more than 12,000 people around the world.

The Housing Narrative Lab is a national narrative research, storytelling and strategic  communications hub focused exclusively on building support for solutions to housing affordability, housing insecurity and homelessness. Our mission is to shift public mindsets about housing issues in order to build broad support for public investments, resources and policies that solve the nation’s housing challenges. Our theory of change recognizes that in order to move policies and solutions, we first need to move people. That’s why the Lab was created.

Sarah Armour-Jones (she/her) is the deputy director at the Housing Narrative Lab where she focuses on strategic partnerships, communications, and organizational growth. Prior to joining the Lab, Sarah served as director of communications and media strategy at the Melville Charitable Trust, where she developed a new media and narrative-focused grantmaking strategy, elevated the Trust’s communications and helped launch the Housing Narrative Lab. In all her roles, from philanthropic consultant to editorial assistant at the British Film Institute, Sarah has focused on the power of stories to create a more just world for everyone. Sarah lives in Vermont with her family and assorted pets.