Our Team
Meet the TFG Housing Resources team of experienced development professionals.
Wesley Finch, Chairman
Mr. Finch is the Founder and Chairman of The Finch Group (“TFG”).
A veteran of the Industry
Wes has been developing, privatizing, structuring, constructing, and operating affordable housing properties since the third transaction ever financed by the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (“MHFA”) in 1971. For over 50 years, he has actively participated in both the public and private sector life cycles of subsidized housing.
wesley E. Finch, Chairman
Mr. Finch is the Founder and Chairman of The Finch Group (“TFG”), which was initially organized in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1981 and relocated to Boca Raton, Florida, in 1997. TFG controls a group of associated single-purpose entities, which over the years has handled an aspect of the development, ownership, and/or management of (1) condominiums; (2) government-assisted, affordable, and/or market rate multifamily residential rental properties; (3) hospitality properties; or (4) commercial properties. In 2023 Mr. Finch co-founded TFG Housing Resources, LLC, whose primary purpose is to draw upon years of experience to assist Housing Authorities, Not-for-Profits, and For-Profit Developers to create new or rehabilitate an aging inventory.
TFG is best known for its innovative restructuring, revitalization of distressed market rates, affordable and government-assisted housing. To the proven operational capabilities of the company, he adds his extensive experience in finance and taxation of real estate, making TFG uniquely qualified to participate in the structuring and restructuring transactions on both the debt and equity side.
Appointed by President Clinton to his Transition Team, Department of Housing and Urban Development Cluster (1992-93). Appointed by Secretary Pierce to serve as Chairman of the Special HUD Study Group on Government Subsidized Housing – Distressed Property Workouts in 1981.
Selected by Senators Mitchell and Danforth to an 11 member Bi-Partisan Low Income Housing Tax Credit Task Force (1987). The Task Force’s charge was to make recommendations for the here-to-for unsuccessful fledging LIHTC a workable program.
Served as a technical advisor to Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts) of the Manpower and Housing Subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operations (1983).
Appointed by Governor Dukakis and Weld as a Member of the Massachusetts House Finance Agency Advisory Committee (1983 – 1996).
Served on his hometown’s Affordable Housing Production Task Force (1976 – 1979).
Served from 2007 – 2019 as President of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County two Low Income Housing Communities. The communities were sold in 2019.
Has served as the Lay Leader since its inception in 2007 as Chairman of The Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences of Boca Raton for the development, financing, and operation of a $400,000,000 CCRC containing 345 Independent Living Apartments, 48 Assisted Living Suites, 60 Skilled Nursing Suites, and 24 Memory Care Units.
Brad Carman, President
Brad Carman serves as the President of TFG Housing Resources, LLC, an entity associated with The Finch Group. Prior to joining The Finch Group, Brad worked at Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing for over 13 years. Upon departure Brad was Senior Vice President of Development and part of the Originations team. At OCCH, Brad worked with nonprofit and for-profit developers to originate and assist in all aspects of structuring and underwriting financing for affordable housing and mixed-used developments. Brad has experience in a variety of multifamily projects and financing products, including RAD projects, Choice Neighborhood Initiatives, Workforce Housing, Section 8, New Market Tax Credit Financing, Federal Historic and State Credit financing, FHA-insured, permanent supportive housing, and rural development projects. Additionally, Brad worked with development staff in the packaging and production of LIHTC applications and other funding applications, as well as providing technical assistance for ongoing transactions through the closing process and into operation. While at OCCH, Brad worked on over 200+ real estate transactions in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Tennessee and West Virginia which totaled over $1 billion in investment. Prior to joining OCCH, Brad worked for the Ohio Treasurer of State in the Office of Debt Management as a Senior Financial Analyst. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University.
Mark Dodds, SVP of Construction
Mark Dodds joined The Finch Group in March of 2010 as an in-house Principal Architect. His transition into the company was a natural progression in his 12 year relationship with the organization. It started in 2000 when the Cleveland architectural and urban planning firm that he was a partner in, City Architecture, was retained by The Finch Group for the Arbor Park Village development. The success of that award-winning project, led to a continuing relationships on the Park Lane Villa and Livingston Park Apartments properties.
As a full-time member of the TFG development team Mr. Dodds brings an extensive background from his over 40 year professional career in project management, architecture, planning and urban design, historic preservation, construction quality and budgetary control. He is responsible for maximizing the value of capital investments by the company while working to complete construction endeavors on-time and on budget. The Livingston Park Apartments renovation was completed 3 months ahead of schedule and numerous Owner incorporated enhancements were include during the construction within the existing project construction budget. TFG achieved comparable success with the renovation of Rockport Apartments and the construction of the CircleEast Townhomes. In 2017 the new Innova Living development was completed in University Circle in Cleveland, 247 market rate apartments and 33,000 SF of retail space. Projects currently under his management are the RAD conversion and rehabilitation of 143 unit Carver Park Estate for the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, a new 73 unit Seniors Apartment Building with a Methodist Church in the Bronx, NY and new building for the Hitchcock Center for Women with includes 53 Section 8 apartments and a substance abuse rehabilitation center with 42 beds.
Mr. Dodds is accredited by the United States Green Building Council as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED, Professional. He is leading The Finch Group in their efforts to reduce energy consumption, efficient use of materials, providing healthier environments and reducing the environmental impact of their properties. Environmentally responsible and sustainable practices are good business and The Finch Group is dedicated to that pursuit.
Mark Dodds earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Kent State University in 1979. As of 2009, he is a LEED Accredited Professional. Mr. Dodds in 2023 is transitioning to TFG Housing Resources as a partner in the same role that he has had with The Finch Group.
Dan Scheinman, SVP of Finance
Dan Scheinman serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance for TFG Housing Resources, LLC, an entity associated with The Finch Group. Prior to joining The Finch Group, Dan worked at Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (“OCCH”) for over 4 years. Upon departure Dan was an Underwriting Analyst and took on a variety of roles for the organization. At OCCH, Dan worked with developers and investors to assist in all aspects of structuring and underwriting financing for affordable housing and mixed-use developments. Dan has experience in a variety of multifamily projects and financing products, including RAD projects, Choice Neighborhood Initiatives, Section 8, Federal Historic and State Credit, FHA-insured, permanent supportive housing and rural development projects. Additionally, Dan worked with development staff in the packaging and production of LIHTC applications and other funding applications, as well as providing technical assistance for ongoing transactions through the closing process and into operation. While at OCCH, Dan worked on numerous real estate transactions in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Tennessee and West Virginia which totaled over $200 million in investment. Prior to joining OCCH, Dan worked for the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. Dan was also named an Emerging Leader in Affordable Housing by the National Housing Council. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Ohio State University.
Blake Bendett, Executive Vice President
Blake Bendett joined The Finch Group (“TFG”) in 2013 and serves as Executive Vice President of TFG Housing Resources, LLC, an entity associated with The Finch Group. Prior to joining The Finch Group, Blake worked on Wall Street for more than a decade as a sales trader focused on mergers and acquisitions and other event driven situations. Blake has since leveraged his experience within the investment community to help TFG find and structure new equity and debt investments. Historically, TFG had provided its own equity for transactions, which limited opportunities. Since Blake joined, TFG has closed on $300,000,000+ in new transactions in New York, Ohio, and Illinois. In addition to his expertise in financing and structuring our market rate portfolio, Blake has assisted in negotiating and the securing of funds required for TFG’s expanding Affordable Housing portfolio. Blake holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Long Island University.
TFG Housing Resources is An entity associated with The Finch Group
The Finch Group has the depth of knowledge and experience necessary to bring a vision to life. We provide beneficial advice to ensure that tax implications are fully considered when undertaking business transactions.