Washington, D.C.—May 28, 2025—Standard Communities, a leading national multifamily housing investor and developer, has named Caitlin Gossens as VP, Head of Capital Markets for the New Construction team, a national platform focused on leveraging 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing to build new affordable housing units. She will lead capital-raising efforts, manage debt and investor relationships, and oversee all aspects of the financing process from project inception through construction, lease-up, and stabilized occupancy. Ms. Gossens is based in Washington, D.C.
“Caitlin is an exceptional capital markets professional and a thoughtful leader who shares our commitment to building stronger, more inclusive communities. Her character, experience, collaborative approach, and extensive industry relationships—combined with the deep respect she has earned among peers and colleagues—make her a tremendous addition to our team,” said Feras Qumseya, Chief Development Officer at Standard Communities.
“As we continue to expand our pipeline of LIHTC-financed developments, Caitlin’s leadership will be critical to advancing the mission of our team: to deliver high-impact housing solutions that empower America’s workforce to live locally by offering them great places to live at attainable rates that honor their service and respect their wallets,” Qumseya added.
Ms. Gossens joins Standard from JPMorgan Chase Bank’s Community Development Division, where she served as an Executive Director, covering both for-profit and nonprofit clients. From 2020 to 2025, she originated over $1.5 billion of construction and permanent debt, supporting the development or preservation of more than 6,500 affordable housing units across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase, Ms. Gossens worked at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
She is actively involved in the affordable housing industry, serving on the boards of CAHEC Capital, Inc., and the DMV Chapter of the Women in Affordable Housing Network.
“I’ve long admired Standard Communities’ commitment to creating meaningful change in neighborhoods across the country. I’m thrilled to join this industry-leading affordable housing developer and exceptional team. I look forward to growing the new construction LIHTC platform alongside Feras and team and helping deliver safe, high-quality, and dignified housing that every individual deserves,” said Caitlin Gossens, VP, Head of Capital Markets at Standard Communities.
Ms. Gossens holds a master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia.
Since 2023, Standard has increased its staff by over 50% and has added nearly 10,000 units. Standard has over $1.5 billion in new developments in the pipeline and more than $1 billion in existing deals underway.
Based in New York and Los Angeles, Standard has a portfolio of over 27,000 apartment units and more than $5 billion in assets under management across 21 states and Washington, D.C. With expertise in development, acquisitions, renovations and construction, Standard Communities strives to cultivate long-term public and private partnerships to produce and preserve high-quality, affordable and environmentally sustainable housing.
