M&S Development welcomes Katie Stuart-Buckley to their team as Development Director. Stuart-Buckley’s experience as a municipal official, housing developer, and most recently as the Commissioner of Housing & Community Development in the Agency of Commerce & Community Development for the State of Vermont, means she is uniquely qualified to support the M&S mission of Empowering Community Revitalization. As Development Director, she will lead M&S’ efforts to provide real estate development, capital sourcing, and deal-structuring services to projects which benefit economically challenged communities. Stuart-Buckley understands the fundamentals required for economic growth and social vitality within rural and distressed communities and is committed to advancing projects grounded in the responsible development of our cities and towns. Her years of dedication to the region and the State of Vermont are evident through her service as a board member with the Preservation Trust of Vermont, Vermont Downtown Development Board, Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Windham Regional Commission, Vermont Disaster Recovery Fund, and the Friends of Algiers Village. According to Stuart-Buckley, “The key to unlocking the rural economy is the revitalization of our historic downtowns and villages. At M&S, we work to reimagine Main Street for the 21st century by creating places for people of all ages and incomes to live, work and play.”
Prior to her appointment by the Governor, Katie held leadership roles involving municipal management and finance, sensitive redevelopment of historic buildings for adaptive reuse, non-profit affordable housing, and community and economic development.
About M&S Development
Since 2014 M&S Development has provided real estate development, transaction structuring, and tax credit financing services to projects which bring significant social and economic benefits to economically distressed communities. As professionals in the related fields of engineering, finance, law, and affordable housing, the M&S Development team provides comprehensive support in shepherding complex, multifaceted projects to successful outcomes. The firm specializes in projects which are eligible for New Markets Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits, and which are located in walkable downtowns. Through its sister organization, Stevens & Associates, M&S offers a full suite of civil engineering, structural engineering, architectural, and landscape architecture services with a specialization in historic preservation and classical design. For more information visit: www.msdevelopmentllc.com and www.stevens-associates or call (802) 246-2100.