As housing authorities face increasing operational complexity, staffing challenges, and financial pressures, many agencies are exploring collaborative consortium models to address shared needs while maintaining local control. This session examines the advantages and disadvantages of creating consortiums among PHAs to improve operational efficiency, strengthen purchasing power, share administrative functions, and expand organizational capacity. Panelists will discuss governance structures, cost considerations, operational flexibilities, and implementation lessons learned, while addressing common misconceptions about collaborative models and regional coordination efforts.
Moderator:
Tanya Dempsey
Co-CEO, CSG Advisors
Panelists:
Greg Russ
Senior Vice President, CSG Advisors
Amy McClain
Partner, Ballard Spahr
Doug Fleming
Executive Director, Lansing Housing Commission