2027 Partner Profiles
Our Commonwealth Partner
Virginia Housing
Since its creation in 1972 by the Virginia General Assembly, Virginia Housing has helped Virginians attain quality, affordable housing through public-private partnerships with local governments, community service organizations, lenders, realtors, developers and many others. Virginia Housing provides mortgages for first-time homebuyers, as well as financing for apartment communities and neighborhood revitalization efforts. They offer free homebuyer classes, support housing counseling, and help people with disabilities and the elderly make their homes more livable. They also administer the federal Housing Choice Voucher and Housing Credit programs in Virginia. Virginia Housing is self-supporting and receives no state taxpayer dollars to fund its programs. Instead, they raise money in the capital markets and contribute a significant portion of their net revenues each year to help meet Virginia’s housing needs.
Website: https://www.virginiahousing.com/
Our Virginia Partners
TIMMONS GROUP
Founded in 1953 in Richmond, VA, Timmons Group specializes in providing infrastructure engineering and planning services to state and local government agencies across Virginia. Timmons Group delivers multi-disciplinary services that cover the wide range of project needs for our clients starting with long-range planning and grant application assistance to engineering design and project implementation. Recognized for more than 30 years as one of Engineering News Record’s Top 500 Design Firms, Timmons Group works with public and private clients for infrastructure and development projects of all sizes. Our clients receive more than just the best engineering, technology, and professional services available – Timmons Group provides an integrated team of in-house professionals including engineers, surveyors, planners, environmental scientists, landscape architects, economic development specialists, GIS applications developers, and construction managers – all available to work as an extension of your staff. Our specialized market sector expertise makes us trusted advisors and valuable consultants on our clients’ projects, from conception through completion.
Contact: Thomas Ruff, PE, PTOE, AICP, thomas.ruff@timmons.com
Website: https://www.timmons.com/
Virginia Resources Authority (VRA)
VRA provides innovative and cost-effective financial solutions to meet the infrastructure needs of communities. From water and sewer improvements to transportation and public safety projects, VRA is available to assist local governments and regional authorities with affordable financing for all their capital improvement needs. Since its inception in 1984, VRA has provided over $11 billion of financing for approximately 3,000 infrastructure projects across Virginia.
Contact: Stephanie Jones, SJones@VirginiaResources.org
Website: https://www.virginiaresources.gov/
Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA)
VRSA is here to protect our members and their employees so they may effectively serve their communities.
We are committed to financial strength to ensure stable rates. VRSA is also committed to easing our members’ worries. We do this by scanning for emerging risks arising out of new challenges or changed circumstances, keeping our members informed, and developing a dedicated, professional staff. Our comprehensive coverages, and robust tools and resources allow members to proactively manage their risk.
Contact: Peter Stephenson Email: pstephenson@vrsa.us
Website: https://www.vrsa.us/