LDG Development

Congratulations to our Development Manager, Ramona Vasta, on graduating from Leadership Louisville Center Class of 2026!

Ramona joined 62 other influential leaders from across business, nonprofit, government, education, healthcare, and civic sectors in this flagship civic leadership program. Over ten months, the class took a deep dive into Louisville's most pressing challenges, key institutions, and opportunities for growth.

For us, this matters. Building affordable housing means understanding the full picture of our community, the systems, the people, and the partnerships that move things forward. Ramona's experience in this program makes her an even stronger advocate for the families and neighborhoods we serve.

We couldn't be prouder. Congratulations, Ramona — Louisville is lucky to have you leading for the greater good.

The road to affordable housing isn't without its challenges but our people stay focused on what matters most: our residents.

During the InterFace Affordable Housing Southeast panel in Atlanta, our Southeast Regional Development Manager, Chris Byrd, put it plainly:

"The biggest struggle that we're dealing with is serving our residents and trying to offer peace of mind. We're in the right markets, we're serving the right populations, and we are doing everything that we can to work with our residents to get through these tough times."

That's not just a mission statement. That's the standard we hold ourselves to every day.

Chris joined fellow industry leaders for a candid conversation on the current affordable housing landscape, moderated by Mona Sullivan of JRS Risk Consultants, at The Westin Buckhead on May 12. The dialogue reinforced what we already know: the challenges are real, and so is our commitment.



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Leadership updates that strengthen how we serve.

Over the past six months, Jenny Heitkemper has stepped into the Chief of Staff role with a clear focus: learning the industry and partnering with ownership to build an organizational structure that supports both our immediate priorities and long-term growth.

Today, we’re excited to share her transition into Chief Operating Officer.

Her mandate is clear: build an organization that operates with the discipline and clarity our residents deserve. Jenny brings that discipline from experience at Yum! Brands and KFC US, where she helped drive operational consistency across complex, people-centered organizations at national scale.

At LDG, affordable housing isn't a product line — it's the mission. Jenny's role ensures that how we run our business reflects that. When our teams are supported and operating well, our residents feel it.

As we look ahead, Jenny and Ryan will partner closely to drive:
• Clarity in roles
• Alignment on what success looks like
• Consistent measurement and clear communication
• Thoughtful growth—both organizationally and individually

This next chapter is about building alignment, strengthening ex*****on, and continuing to deliver on our mission.

Please join us in welcoming Jenny to her new role.