Meet Our Expert Trainers
Gary 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. Gary 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.
He 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.
Earlier 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. Known 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.
Gary 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.”
Gary’s areas of expertise focus on the following programs:
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program
- HUD Multifamily Housing Programs
- USDA RD Rental Housing Program
- HOME Investment Partnerships Program
- Fair Housing and Accessibility
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
- Project and Asset Management
- Customer Service & Marketing
Randy McCall brings more than 20 years of affordable housing experience to US Housing Consultants. His passion for and in-depth knowledge of affordable housing programs has enabled him to successfully provide training to management companies, state agencies, and non-profit entities.
Randy started his career as an onsite leasing agent and moved up to training specialist positions at a State Housing finance agency and later with Emphasys software. Randy’s affordable housing expertise is wide- ranging, running the gamut from HUD to LIHTC and beyond, and his training style makes even the most complex topics understandable.
Joe Reynolds joined US Housing Consultants in 2014 as a senior inspection analyst and Director of Inspection Services. He then moved over to the training department in 2023. Joe has worked in multifamily housing for more than 20 years.
As a senior inspection analyst, Joe worked with hundreds of companies, helping them prepare for REAC Inspections and develop better procedures for remaining compliant daily. Joe has worked with everyone from executives to front-line staff and helped them transform their properties into high-performing assets.
Morgan Baldwin brings years of experience in the affordable housing industry to her role as a Housing Compliance Trainer with US Housing Consultants.
She began her career as a Compliance Specialist, focusing on monitoring, auditing, and compliance across a variety of multifamily housing programs throughout Florida. Her experience working directly with regulatory requirements provides a practical foundation for the training and educational content she develops today.
As an industry educator, Morgan is passionate about making complex affordable housing requirements approachable, practical, and relatable. She develops and delivers educational content that helps housing professionals understand not only what the regulations require, but how they apply in the real world. At the heart of her work is a genuine desire to see others succeed and to contribute to a stronger, more knowledgeable, and sustainable affordable housing industry.
Brandon Bay has worked in the affordable housing industry for over ten years. He founded a real estate investment and development company in Oregon during that time.
Then, he transitioned to compliance oversight for the Oregon Housing Finance Authority as a Senior Inspection Compliance Analyst. He joined US Housing Consultants in 2023 as an inspection protocol trainer, training owners, managers, investors, and state agencies nationwide.