Meet Birdsong Housing

David Maksimovich is a Florida Certified General Contractor with a wide variety of construction and construction purchasing experience over the past 20+ years, David oversees all aspects of construction from initial budget projections, through bids, contracts, and construction activities, to substantial completion, with follow-up services for any repairs and replacements throughout the duration of the compliance period. He manages a staff of construction experts for each active project, including construction coordinators, estimators, project managers, and superintendents. Since joining Birdsong, David has built 6 affordable housing communities with an overall construction contract sum of $80,037,006. Currently, David is directing construction on 4 developments with an overall construction contract sum of $175,366,250 and is managing pre-construction activities for 2 developments with an overall construction contract sum of $46,405,165. 

Melanie coordinates application, development, underwriting, and closing activities for Birdsong. She works closely with architects, engineers, lenders, equity providers, credit underwriters, and other subject matter expert consultant team members to bring developments through the process from concept to completion. Melanie has worked exclusively in affordable housing development for over a decade, bringing 45 developments from application to operation with a combined 3,095 units and over $700M in total development costs. Prior to joining Birdsong, Melanie served as the Development Coordinator for a Missouri-based low-income housing developer and tax credit syndicator. During that time, Melanie worked with acquisitions, predevelopment, application, underwriting, closing, pre-construction and construction, and asset management teams to manage the development process for Texas, Georgia, and Florida affordable housing programs from initial site selection to receipt of IRS 8609s.

Ryan is a seasoned financial executive that oversees the Finance and Accounting areas for Birdsong.  As the CFO he manages the preparation and analysis of financial reports and budgets, oversees financial aspects for all property purchases and construction projects, and ensures the maintenance of financial policies and procedures to maintain compliance with government regulations and best practices. Ryan excels in financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, leveraging his expertise to drive value and profitability. Before joining Birdsong, Ryan was the Corporate Controller at Foundry Commercial, where he utilized his strong leadership, communication skills, and forward-thinking approach, he has successfully navigated the company's explosive growth facilitating the underwriting and financial integration of multiple acquisitions. Ryan actively contributes to his community as the Vice Chairman of the Children’s Home Society of Central Florida.

 Emily Lowery serves as Asset Manager at Birdsong Housing Partners, where she oversees the financial and operational performance of the company’s affordable housing portfolio. She works closely with property management, development, and finance teams to ensure each asset meets its long-term performance goals.

Emily holds a degree in Real Estate from the University of Central Florida and is a licensed Real Estate Sales Agent. She brings a strong background in LIHTC asset management, with a focus on compliance, reporting, and delivering long-term value across income-restricted communities.

Moli Win is a seasoned financial professional with a strong background in accounting and finance. Currently serving as an Assistant Controller, Moli manages daily accounting operations, ensures accurate financial reporting, oversees internal controls and payroll, coordinates audits, and supports budgets and compliance efforts. Her career trajectory showcases a steady progression. She was promoted from Senior Accountant to Accounting Manager and then to Assistant Controller in just a few years within Birdsong Housing. Moli holds a M.S. in Finance from Webster University and B.A. in Accounting and Finance from Marshall University. Her educational background, coupled with her extensive industry experience, equips her with the skills and knowledge to excel in her role.

Adriannis Suarez is a seasoned land acquisition and development professional with a strong background in civil engineering. Currently serving as Director of Land Acquisition at Birdsong Housing Partners in Maitland, Florida, she brings over eight years of industry experience to the role. Prior to joining Birdsong Housing Partners, she held key positions at KPM Franklin and Jarmel Kizel Architects and Engineers, where she honed her skills in project management, land planning, and site engineering. Her in-depth knowledge of sustainable stormwater management, sediment and erosion control, and technical report development is complemented by her hands-on experience as a field technician at Carlin Simpson geotechnical engineering. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Florida. Her strong technical foundation combined with her extensive industry experience make her a valuable asset in the land acquisition process.