Press Page & Media Kit
At CREA, LLC, our purpose is found in providing our investor and developer clients with professional real estate investment banking solutions. Together with our partners, we endeavor to create a world where everyone has a safe, affordable, decent place to call home. We strive to create communities of opportunity, connecting housing to world-class education, transportation, healthcare and jobs.
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We are more than capital providers. We are partners. We specialize in low income housing tax credits, forming long-term relationships with investors and developers that cultivate success and improve lives. CREA is headquartered in downtown Indianapolis and has offices in Boston, New York and San Diego.
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Mission Statement: Opportunity starts with a safe place to call home.
Facts & Figures
LIHTC Equity Raised
$11.2B
Properties
Under Management
924
84k+
Affordable Homes Developed
Employees
145+
Total States, Territories
& DC
48+1+1
Boilerplate / Company Description
CREA, LLC specializes in low-income housing tax credits, forming long-term relationships with investors and developers that cultivate success and improve lives. Since inception, CREA has raised over $11.2 billion in equity and has properties under management in 48 states, D.C. and one U.S. territory. CREA is headquartered in Indianapolis, with offices in Boston, Chicago, New York and San Diego.
Media Contact
Stefanie Brown
SVP, Marketing
sbrown@creallc.com
317 808 7193
Social Media
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Office Locations:
BOSTON
INDIANAPOLIS
855 Boylston St
Suite 701
Boston, MA, 02116
30 S. Meridian St
Suite 400
Indianapolis, IN 46204
NEW YORK
SAN DIEGO
800 Third Ave
Suite 3700
New York, NY 10022
12396 World Trade Dr
Suite 307
San Diego, CA 92128
Leadership Bios & Headshots
CHARLES ANDERSON
President
Charles Anderson oversees the annual production of more than $1 Billion of LIHTC equity
nationally with support from CREA’s Acquisitions and Tax Review & Assurance departments.
He is also responsible for guiding the Marketing team’s event planning, public relations,
and social media efforts as well as leading corporate innovation initiatives created by the
Information Technology group. With more than two decades of experience in affordable
housing, he’s been directly involved in identifying, structuring, and closing more than $1
Billion of LIHTC equity in more than 150 transactions nationally. He is committed to client
development, leading his team, and encouraging others to take on new and challenging roles.
When he’s not in the office, Charles loves gathering with family & friends, travel, food & wine, and running. He also serves on the boards of both the National Housing and Rehabilitation
Association and the Indiana Affordable Housing Council, and is a big supporter of JDRF and
breast cancer research.
JEFF WHITING
Executive Chairman
Jeff Whiting founded CREA in 2001 and has since expanded the company to over 145 employees, establishing it as a highly regarded syndication company. After serving as CEO for nearly 24 years, he now acts as Executive Chairman, providing guidance in an advisory capacity. Jeff is passionate about advocating for affordable housing, both locally and nationally, with a focus on helping people achieve stability and a sense of belonging. He frequently travels to Washington, D.C., to advocate for low-income housing and encourages his team to make innovative decisions. Additionally, Jeff holds leadership positions in organizations such as the Affordable House Tax Credit Coalition, the Indiana Affordable Housing Council, and the Indianapolis Archdiocese Finance Council.
TONY BERTOLDI
Chief Executive Officer
During his 15-year tenure at CREA, Tony has been responsible for overseeing the marketing, formation, and closing of all investment funds within the syndication platform and more recently oversaw portfolio management and credit & underwriting departments. With over 25 years of experience in LIHTC, Tony's leadership as CEO is strengthened by his first-hand expertise and insight. Tony is actively involved in various organizations, serving on the board and executive committee for the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, as well as sitting on the board of CREA Foundation, Inc. He is also a member of the National Housing Credit Task Force and frequently speaks at industry events. Tony holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and real estate from the University of Connecticut and an M.B.A. in finance from Boston University. In January 2024, Forbes published Tony's debut book, "American Dream Come True." Outside of work, Tony, who resides in Boston and on the Cape with his husband of 24 years, is an avid dog lover and enjoys spending time outdoors as well as playing tennis and volleyball.
KATY MCSHANE, SHRM-SCP
Executive Vice President, Director of Human Resources
Katy McShane joined CREA in 2016 and is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, DEI efforts, training and development, benefits and compensation. Prior to joining CREA full-time, she was the Director of Human Resources for City Financial Corporation for 13 years. Katy earned her Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in human resources management from Hawaii Pacific University. Additionally, she holds her Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) certification and Society of Human Resources Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation. Katy specifically connects with CREA’s values, which translate into a work- environment of kindness with a people-first mentality. Away from work, she enjoys traveling, practicing yoga and spending time with family.
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ROGER SHANK
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer, Roger Shank is responsible for all fiscal operations and corporate lending relations. With over 30 years’ accounting and operational experience, Roger has been a part of CREA since its formation in 2001 – having initially served as Controller for the previous parent company before his transition to Chief Financial Officer in 2011. Roger is passionate about tackling challenges head-on and enjoys collaborating to create positive change and discover new solutions. Roger believes investors and developers choose CREA because of the company’s ability to be nimble and flexible, bending to meet the needs of their clients. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four daughters. Roger also sits on the national Board of Directors of Bethany Christian Services and is on the local advisory board of the local Isaiah 117 House.
ANDY DALTON, Chief Information Officer
As Chief Information Officer, Andy Dalton leads the Information Technology department consisting of application development, business intelligence & analysis, data engineering, and infrastructure & technology. He also partners with senior management across the organization to ensure that CREA’s people, processes and technology are best suited to achieve our mission of creating affordable housing that everyone can be proud of. Andy joined CREA in 2021 with an impressive background spanning over 25 years’ executive leadership experience across a variety of business units and industries. Most recently, he served as CIO for an automated supply distribution company where he was named 2020 CTO of the Year by the Indianapolis Business Journal. Andy has presented as keynote speaker for events within the technology and non-profit arena, is a published author for the Forbes Technology Council, and received multiple awards as the founder of a mobile app company. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management from Purdue University and currently serves on the boards of the Carmel Project, Two Eight Ministries, TechPoint and One More Church.
JUSTIN RUMER, General Counsel
Justin Rumer joined CREA in May of 2022 and leads CREA’s legal team as SVP, General Counsel. Justin’s career includes over 15 years of experience across the fields of law and public accounting, with more than 10 years focused on the affordable housing industry and Section 42 tax credits. He is a licensed CPA (inactive) and attorney in the State of Indiana. Justin began his career as an auditor with a public accounting firm focused on providing audit, tax, and consulting services to the affordable housing industry. After attending law school, Justin spent six years as a commercial litigator with Am Law 100 law firm. Immediately prior to joining CREA’s legal team, Justin was a principal in the tax and consulting groups of Dauby, O’Connor & Zaleski, LLC where his practice focused on advising developers, managers, investors, and syndicators in the affordable housing industry on all manner of federal and state tax issues. Justin was a frequent panelist and speaker at various affordable housing conferences, webinars, and training sessions.