ABOUT CGP&H
Our Company
CGP&H stands for Community, Grants, Planning and Housing. We specialize in all aspects of affordable housing, planning, COAH compliance, and the procurement of grants and loans for our clients.
Founded in 1993, CGP&H has grown to be the only full service affordable housing implementation company in New Jersey. Seasoned in all facets of community development, CGP&H boasts a team of 40+ that includes professional planners, expert grant-writers, COAH certified housing specialists, licensed building inspectors, lead testers, and knowledgeable support staff. Client needs are promptly met with continuity, efficiency and individual attention to detail.
CGP&H serves as the Administrative Agent for more than 2,000 affordable homes and has also supervised the rehabilitation of more than 2,500 homes. CGP&H’s grant writing team secures more than $15 million each year for our clients. More than $250 million has been realized to date for CGP&H clients.
Our Clients
CGP&H has a broad and diverse client list. We work for municipalities and counties throughout southern, central and northern New Jersey. In addition, we work directly for many private developers and non-profits. Click below to see a complete listing of our New Jersey clients.
CGP&H also works in various locations in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Our Contact Information
Phone: 609-664-2769 Fax: 609 664 2786
Our Leadership Team
(609) 664-2769 ext. 12 randy@cgph.net
Randall Gottesman, PP
PRESIDENT
Throughout his 33-year career, Randy has been involved in the development of an award-winning housing project, the securing of more than $250 million in funding for community development projects, and the writing and implementation of hundreds of professional planning documents and grant applications. Randy earned his Master’s Degree from Rutgers University in City and Regional Planning in 1981. As a licensed professional planner, he has also provided expert testimony on planning and zoning cases throughout the state. Randy was a founding member and President of Affordable Housing Professionals of New Jersey, a non-profit organization that supports affordable housing through dialogue, ethics, professional development and advocacy, and currently serves on the AHPNJ Board of Directors. Randy also spent seven years a local school board member, including two terms as its President, and has also served on the Washington State Bank Community Reinvestment Advisory Board and is a member of the American Planning Association, its New Jersey Chapter, the National Low Income Housing Coalition, New Jersey Planning Officials, and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.
(609) 664-2769 ext. 23 dave@cgph.net
David Gerkens, AICP, PP
VICE PRESIDENT
Dave brings more than 25 years experience in land use planning activities for the states of New Jersey and Maine. As one of the pre-eminent grantwriters in the state, Dave secures funds for almost every type of municipal project imaginable. He is also highly experienced in the areas of site plan review, preparing Master Plan reexaminations and updates, Fair Share Plans, Open Space and Recreation Plans, ordinance revisions, and TDR planning. Dave earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Richard B. Stockton College of New Jersey in Environmental Science. He has also completed graduate work at the University of Southern Maine.
(609) 664-2769 ext. 19 megan@cgph.net
Megan York, AICP, PP
VICE PRESIDENT
Megan joined CGP&H in 2006 and is experienced in planning, affordable housing, grant writing, and CDBG management. She manages CGP&H’s affordable housing planning and Administrative Agent services which includes a portfolio of over 2,000 affordable housing owner occupied and rental units throughout New Jersey. She prepares housing elements and fair share plans for client municipalities and has extensive experience navigating rules and regulations relating to state affordable housing compliance procedures. Megan received her Masters Degree in Urban Geography from the University of Tennessee and her Bachelors Degree in Geography and History from Macalester College.
(609) 664-2769 ext. 20 corinne@cgph.net
Corinne Markulin
VICE PRESIDENT
Corinne manages CGPH’s Home Improvement Programs throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She has over 28 years of administrative and management experience and has been part of the CGP&H team since 1997, dedicating the last 17 years specifically to affordable housing, providing supervision, technical assistance and hands on administrative services for over 40 housing programs. Corinne’s attention to detail, commitment to housing regulatory compliance, and professional experience has led her to become an expert at program management including start-up, manual creation, marketing, and successful mandatory audits. She has completed training in a variety of COAH, HUD and lead compliance workshops. This includes COAH Affordable Housing certifications, and certification as both an EPA Lead Renovator and Dust Wipe Lead Sampling Technician.
(609) 664-2769 ext. 15
john@cgph.net
John Burton
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, VICE PRESIDENT
John is responsible for ongoing business operations at CGP&H and for leading the administrative support team providing logistical support for all departments at CGP&H. In addition, he provides Salesforce system administration and database management. He has many years of experience working mainly in the non-profit sector. John holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master of Public Administration from Penn State with graduate certificates in Public Budgeting and Financial Management and in Public Sector Human Resources Management.
(609) 664-2769 ext. 17
ximena@cgph.net
Ximena Calle
VICE PRESIDENT
Ximena has been with CGP&H since 2004. During that time, she has developed a deep understanding of the State’s affordable housing regulations. Ms. Calle came to us with more than 8 years administrative experience in New Jersey as well as in her native Ecuador. She supervises the case management staff and oversees administrative agent projects including maintaining waiting lists, income certifying buyers and renters of affordable units, and liaising with landlords and developers. She also provides verbal and written translation services to Spanish-speaking homebuyers and sellers as needed. Ms. Calle is certified by the Affordable Housing Professionals of New Jersey.
Transparency in Coverage
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