2026 Annual Conference
May 19-21, 2026
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles, One Ameristar Blvd. St. Charles, MO 63301
What to Expect
- Insightful presentations
- Industry Updates
- Networking Opportunities
- Valuable Resources
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2026 Annual Conference Agenda
Theme: Stronger Together – Advancing Affordable Housing Through Partnership
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Day One
| Time |
Session |
Speaker / Notes |
| 7:00am |
Registration Open |
Continental Breakfast / Vendor Networking |
| 8:00am |
Welcome |
Melissa Hahn |
| 8:00am |
Introduction of MOCARH Board |
|
| 8:00am |
Trainer Introductions |
Sara Wells |
| 8:00am |
Sponsors (Vendors) |
Deven Donley |
| 8:30am–10:00am |
MHDC Update |
Scott Hanak |
| 10:00am–10:30am |
Coffee Break with Vendors |
|
| 10:30am–12:00pm |
USDA Rural Development Update |
Eric Siebens |
| 12:00pm–1:00pm |
Lunch with Vendors |
Vendor Sponsors |
| 1:00pm–2:30pm |
Preserving Rural Housing |
Lesley Davis |
| 1:00pm–2:30pm |
Violence Against Women for Advocates (VAWA) |
Gary Kirkman |
| 1:00pm–2:30pm |
Navigating the Enterprise Income Verification "EIV" Systems (Part 1) |
Ronnette Smith |
| 2:30pm–3:00pm |
Afternoon Break with Vendors |
|
| 3:00pm–4:30pm |
Clean Files, Clear Compliance: Spotting Red Flags Early |
Gary Kirkman |
| 3:00pm–4:30pm |
Navigating the Enterprise Income Verification "EIV" Systems (Part 2) |
Ronnette Smith |
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – Day Two
| Time |
Session |
Speaker / Notes |
| 8:00am |
Opening Comments & Introductions |
Melissa Hahn |
| 8:00am–9:00am |
Mental Health and Affordable Housing |
Michelle Horvath |
| 9:00am–10:00am |
Active Shooter |
Mark Dobbs |
| 10:00am–10:30am |
Coffee Break with Vendors |
|
| 10:30am–12:00pm |
Interviewing Essentials: Turning Questions into Clarity |
Gary Kirkman |
| 10:30am–12:00pm |
Fundamentals of Advanced LIHTC (Part 1) |
Ronnette Smith |
| 12:00pm–1:00pm |
Lunch |
With Jeffrey Promnitz |
| 1:00pm–2:30pm |
Eligibility Essentials: Determining Income Using Part 5 Method (LIHTC, HUD, RD, HOME, & NHTF) |
Gary Kirkman |
| 1:00pm–2:30pm |
Fundamentals of Advanced LIHTC (Part 2) |
Ronnette Smith |
| 2:30pm–3:00pm |
Break Networking |
|
| 3:00pm–4:30pm |
Eligibility Essentials: Determining Asset Income Using Part 5 Method (LIHTC, HUD, RD, HOME, & NHTF) |
Gary Kirkman |
| 3:00pm–4:30pm |
Fundamentals of Advanced LIHTC (Part 3) |
Ronnette Smith |
Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Day Three
| Time |
Session |
Speaker / Notes |
| 8:00am |
Opening Comments & Introductions |
Melissa Hahn |
| 8:00am–10:00am |
Foundations of Fair Housing for Property Management Professionals |
Gary Kirkman |
| 10:00am–10:30am |
Coffee Break – Networking |
|
| 10:30am–12:00pm |
Foundations of Fair Housing for Property Management Professionals (continued) |
Gary Kirkman |
| 12:00pm |
Closing Comments |
Melissa Hahn |
| 12:00pm |
Conference Dismissed |
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