Amin Irving – Founder, President and CEO
Mr. Irving is the President and CEO of Ginosko Development Company and is responsible for the overall performance and operation of all divisions of the GDC family of companies. Amin oversees the selection of various locations, the preliminary feasibility analyses, the purchase negotiation of projects, landscaping and architectural design, municipality processing and debt and equity financing.
Amin is driven to help catalyze vibrant, socio-economically diverse neighborhoods through housing development. He attributes his passion, in part, to his experiences while growing up as an only child in the Midwest. He became homeless at 9 years old while his mother transitioned between jobs and lived in a run-down motel for a while. As Amin recalls, “The amount of struggle we dealt with just to pay the rent brought serious pressure to not only my mother, but myself. Knowing that I am helping to alleviate that kind of pain, not only in the parent, but also in the child is what motivates me.” He was attracted to real estate development at 18 after his mother’s passing when he found himself in difficult negotiations over the sale of his mother’s home. “The broker thought that I should sell the house for $20,000 less than what I thought it could be sold for; and the house ended up being sold at my suggested price within two weeks. That sparked my real estate drive.”
Amin graduated from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business in Ann Arbor majoring in Finance and Real Estate. He was the recipient of the University of Michigan Achievement Award.
His previous work experience includes Investment Banking in New York City, where he has gained wisdom in effectively and efficiently operating development projects. In Citigroup’s Real Estate Equity Division, Amin conducted various financial analyses for Sale-Leaseback and Synthetic-Lease deals valued over $450 million. Some notable deals include Huntington Bank and Samsung properties.
However, in New York Amin realized that money didn’t buy him happiness and moved back to Michigan where he became an Analyst responsible for turning data into information while working for a Medicaid HMO. He single-handedly found $4 Million in annual savings for a company on the brink of insolvency.
Mr. Irving has served on numerous Boards and Advisory Councils including the Chairman of the Board for both the Michigan Housing Council and the Area Agency on Aging 1-B. Mr. Irving was awarded the prestigious Crain’s Detroit Business Top 40 Business Person’s under 40 years old.
Amin is the proud husband of Tiffaney Irving and a proud father of four children.
Michael Schilling – Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Schilling is the Chief Operating Officer at Ginosko Development Company and is responsible for sustaining and enhancing existing housing projects, both new construction and acquisition/rehab through oversight of property management and compliance with regulatory agreements and requirements.
Mr. Schilling joined Ginosko Development Company after serving as the Senior Vice President of Asset Management and Hospitality for a national development and management company for seven years where he oversaw a 5,000 unit portfolio of mixed use urban high-rises and garden style suburban assets. In his previous position he led a transition to establish a full-service property management company which completed the objective of owner-management. Mr. Schilling maintained relationships with attorneys, consultants, and contractors across the Midwest while leading a team of 180 associates.
Jennifer Kennedy – Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Kennedy serves as Chief Financial Officer at GDC, where she leads the finance and accounting department and oversees all financial operations across the GDC family of companies. In her role, she is responsible for shaping company‑wide financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting. Her leadership ensures strong fiscal performance, operational discipline, and alignment with the organization’s long‑term objectives.
Jennifer joined GDC in 2014, bringing more than a decade of specialized experience in multifamily real estate finance. Throughout her career, she has built a deep foundation in underwriting, financial analysis, and portfolio management, supporting a wide range of complex transactions and capital initiatives. Known for her analytical rigor, strategic mindset, and collaborative leadership style, she plays a pivotal role in advancing GDC’s financial strategy and driving operational excellence across the ecosystem.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination—expertise that enhances her approach to risk management, compliance, and financial integrity in every facet of her work.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jennifer is recognized for her consistency, discipline, and commitment to personal growth. Outside the office, she is a dedicated athlete who competes in elite Masters‑level CrossFit competitions, a pursuit that reflects the same resilience and work ethic she brings to her leadership role. She also enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and three children, embracing an active lifestyle that keeps her grounded, balanced, and energized.
Nathan Keup – VP Development
Mr. Keup is Vice President of Development at Ginosko Development Company and is responsible for managing the development process for real estate ventures undertaken by GDC. Mr. Keup manages site selection, feasibility and underwriting, purchase negotiation, financing, closings, and construction of projects within GDC’s pipeline and portfolio.
Mr. Keup joined Ginosko Development Company after serving as Director of Real Estate Development for a large Michigan non-profit housing organization where he was responsible for implementing over $100M in senior housing and care developments at more than 10 new locations across Michigan. While at his previous position, Mr. Keup worked closely with federal, state and local financing agencies including HUD, MSHDA, and the City of Detroit. Mr. Keup lead the interdisciplinary team of Owner, manager, architect, contractor and consultants through the development process, in addition to serving as staff liaison to governance. In 2015 Mr. Keup graduated from the LeadingAge Leadership Academy. He is also a graduate of Leadership Oakland XVII. Mr. Keup also serves as a Board Member of the Michigan Housing Council, the Rivertown Detroit Association and is a member of the Leadership Oakland Finance Committee.
Mr. Keup is an active member of his church where he and his wife and children attend.
Michael Stefanko – General Counsel
Mr. Stefanko is the General Counsel at Ginosko Development Company. Mike is a licensed attorney and former certified public accountant. He is responsible for the legal review of acquisition and financing due diligence and closing documents, representing Ginosko as in-house counsel. He also manages the real estate development process for projects within GDC’s pipeline and portfolio including site selection, feasibility and underwriting, purchase negotiation, financing, closings, and construction.
Before joining Ginosko in July 2019, Mike was in private practice for 10 years and was a shareholder with Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C., concentrating his practice in real estate law, including affordable housing and condominiums, tax law, and business and corporate law. Mike represented developers, investors and lenders in numerous transactions financed with low income housing tax credits, historic tax credits, state tax credits and grants, tax-exempt bonds, and/or federally insured loans (including rural development, HUD and Fannie Mae).
Prior to law school, Mike worked for Yeo & Yeo, P.C., CPAs and Business Consultants, as a staff accountant, in the firm’s Lansing office. While at Yeo & Yeo, Mike specialized in the audit of low-income housing tax credit properties and developments, while also gaining both tax and audit experience with non-profit, for profit, and governmental agencies.
Mike graduated from Central Michigan University (B.A.) and Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude).
Lerita McElroy, MHRM, SPHR – Chief Human Resources Officer
Lerita McElroy brings over two decades of strategic human resources leadership to her role as Chief Human Resources Officer at Ginosko Development Company. With deep expertise in workforce planning, performance management, organizational development, and change management, Lerita serves as a key partner in aligning Ginosko’s people strategy with its mission to deliver impactful, community-driven housing solutions.
Prior to joining Ginosko, Lerita made significant contributions as a Senior HR Partner at Trinity Health Hospital, where she advised leaders on human capital issues and led enterprise-wide initiatives. Her experience spans leveraging HR analytics to drive strategic recommendations, developing leaders, and guiding organizations through significant transformations. Her earlier HR management roles include leading regional and corporate HR teams. Lerita has managed full employee lifecycles, developed talent pipelines, and spearheaded essential HR processes.
Lerita holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University. She is also a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from the University of Michigan, underscoring her commitment to operational excellence and strategic HR. Her leadership is defined by a unique ability to bridge strategic vision with practical implementation, consistently delivering HR solutions that drive organizational success and cultivate positive, productive workplaces.
Michelle Matthews – VP Development – Affordable Housing
Ms. Matthews serves as Vice President of Development, where she is responsible for managing the development lifecycle for both new construction and acquisition-rehabilitation projects in the GDC pipeline. She oversees project feasibility, underwriting, and financing to advance equitable urban environments. Ms. Matthews joined the organization in 2025 after serving as Senior Technical Assistance Manager at a national Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), where she provided technical assistance and predevelopment grant funding to empower mission-driven community development projects across the country. With deep familiarity in structuring complex capital stacks, Ms. Matthews is a licensed real estate agent and certified Economic Development Finance Professional who manages the implementation of sustainable, community-driven housing solutions.
David Allen, AVP – Development
David is an Assistant Vice President of Development at GDC, where he manages development projects from concept to stabilization. David oversees site selection, market analysis, underwriting, financing, and municipal engagement processes. He manages the project development team, timeline, and costs for both new construction and acquisition/rehabilitation projects in urban and rural communities . Prior to joining Ginosko, David worked as a program manager at the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department where he developed and managed federally funded programs focused on creating financial products and trainings for small-scale developers, landlords, and contractors. Before that, David spent 8 years in a strategic business development role at a mission-based non-profit that focuses on paid job training and opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. David received a bachelor of science degree from Michigan State University, and a Master of Urban Planning degree from Wayne State University.