The TEDc Team

“I believe that investors and community leaders want to partner with TEDc because we have the formula for success. Teamwork is the formula for success.”
Carol Gardner

PRESIDENT

Carol A. Gardner

Carol joined TEDc as Chief Financial Officer in 1995 and was named President seven years later, in 2002. Since then, she has spearheaded over $140 million in new housing and has grown TEDc’s portfolio to over $400 million in affordable housing and commercial projects.

Carol possesses a wealth of expertise in project structuring, joint venture financing, and resources for economic development. She is a licensed CPA in multiple states and has served as a member of Miami-Dade County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board and the City of Miami’s Audit Advisory Committee.

Development Manager

Crystal Jackson

With more than 15 years in the industry, Crystal has solid expertise in asset management, valuation and analysis, and affordable housing development. As Development Manager, she oversees TEDc’s thriving portfolio of housing units and 200,000 square feet of commercial and retail space.

Construction and Facilities Manager

Miguel Zaldivar

Miguel’s responsibilities include negotiating construction contracts as well as performing budget analyses and cost/needs assessments. He also develops and manages relocation plans and ensures that TEDc’s developments are compliant and operating smoothly. Additionally, Miguel is a State-certified general contractor and an authorized instructor with OSHA.

Chief Financial Officer

Heidi Rigby

Heidi manages TEDc’s and TPMC’s financial affairs, including its audit functions and investments. With degrees in both finance and accounting, her recognized experience in analytical forecasting and financial reporting includes custom solutions for investors and lenders.

Controller

Robert Vargas

Robert Vargas has worked for over 15 years in the affordable housing industry. He began his career as the Real Estate Development Director for Services for the Underserved (SUS) in New York City where he led the development team. At SUS, Robert secured over $250M in city loans, state grants, and federal HOME funds to develop over 700 units of affordable and supportive housing. Robert’s accounting background combined with an MBA in Finance equipped him to develop the proformas and financial projections needed to secure funding from various sources including city, state and federal HUD grants. While working for Volunteers of America, Greater NY (VOA-GNY), he managed a real estate portfolio of over 60 diverse properties and the development of new housing projects. At VOA-GNY he was also responsible for the preparation of financial models and the closing of a 122-unit senior housing project in the Bronx.

Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Josephine Mnkande

For over 20 years, Josephine has managed multifamily assets and new acquisitions. She directs TPMC, TEDc’s property management division, and she also oversees contracts and property-related legal affairs.

Accountant and Manager, Non-Traditional Initiatives

James Paulk Jr.

James has key responsibility for TEDc’s accounting functions, including preparing financial records and statements to ensure compliance. Additionally, he works with local leaders, especially faith leaders, to develop unused or under-utilized land in creative ways that will serve their community.

Full-Service Property Management

TPMC - Tacolcy Property Management Corp.

Once construction is complete, we turn the keys over to our wholly-owned subsidiary, TPMC, which has managed our properties for over three decades.

By working exclusively with our own property management company, we’re able to maintain property values and deliver maximum return on investment. Our thoughtful, innovative team of over 30 professionals specializes in delivering innovative services to residents while making each property feel like home. As a result, we consistently surpass industry norms on occupancy and collections.

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