Our Expert Team

Mike Hynes

President, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Broker

As the President and Chief Executive Officer, Mike is responsible for the oversight of all activities of the corporation including real estate development, financing, construction oversight, and asset management as well as the administration of supportive programs.

Prior to joining Winterwood, Mike held the position of President with The Housing Partnership, Inc. in Louisville, Kentucky.

Mike came to The Housing Partnership in 2003 as an Asset Manager, and during his tenure he also served as the Director of Real Estate Development and the Executive Vice President prior to being named President in 2010.

Additionally, Mike has spoken at various conferences and seminars, and has served as an expert in matters pertaining to the development and operations of affordable housing.

He is a Certified Public Accountant and a licensed Broker in the state of Kentucky and holds a Master of Science in Strategic Finance from Indiana University.

Mike currently serves as the President of the Kentucky Affordable Housing Coalition, a statewide coalition to advance affordable housing issues in the state of Kentucky.

He is married, has two children, and currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky.

Zach Worsham

Vice President

Zach has been with Winterwood for ten years and currently serves as the organization’s Vice President. His primary responsibility is oversight of the company’s real estate development team. Zach has overseen over two hundred million dollars of investment in affordable housing during his career. His passion for providing people a home that they can be proud of is only matched by working with non-profit service providers to re-imagine their facilities and the way in which they serve communities. Zach lives in Lexington with his beautiful wife and son.

Hannah Spillman

Acquisitions Manager/Sales Associate

Hannah joined Winterwood in 2015 as an administrative assistant while she was in college. After graduating the University of Kentucky she got a job with Winterwood Development as a Development Associate and held that position for 3 years.

In 2021 Hannah became the Acquisition Manager of Winterwood Development. As Acquisition Manager Hannah is responsible for acquiring new assets for the company to develop as well as getting the projects through the development process and onto closing. Hannah has experience with developing a project from start to finish including underwriting, applications, and close out of projects.

Hannah is also a licensed real estate agent in the state of Kentucky. She has experience in buying, selling and refinancing Multifamily properties.

Bryan Lloyd

Senior Director of Development

Bryan Lloyd has been an advocate for Housing for those in need for most of his life. Originally from North Carolina, Bryan was in the Air Force after attending the University of North Carolina. After serving in the Air Force he settled in Lexington KY. Bryan has worked for Winterwood since 2007.

• Constructed/Rehabbed $363,000,000 + in projects in the last 15 years

• Vast Experience in Rehabilitation of USDA RD, HUD and Tax Credit Properties

• Director of Development & Acquisitions in 2007

• Director of Operations, Development and IT 2009-2011

Jacob Spillman

Project Manager

Jacob joined Winterwood in 2012 as a construction apprentice gaining experience specific to the multi-family housing industry. In 2018 Jacob was promoted to the position of Senior Superintendent where he was responsible for the construction completion and supervision of approximately 600 units. During Jacob’s tenure he gained experience in all aspects of the construction industry.

Jacob has recently transitioned over to Winterwood Development taking the role of Development Project Manager. In his role as Development Project Manager, Jacob is responsible for communicating with architects, attending draw meetings, and working closely with the construction and engineering companies who help develop Winterwood Development properties.

Gabe Fritz

Director of Development

Gabe Fritz joined Winterwood in early 2019 as the Director of Development. Prior to his work at Winterwood, he previously worked for the City of Louisville for three years. As the Director of Housing and Community Development, Fritz oversaw the development of Louisville Metro Government’s affordable housing initiative, Louisville CARES, a pilot project put in place to help address the need for affordable housing for low-income, working households. The department also administered the HOME and CDBG funding awards that were used for housing and community development projects.

He came to Louisville Metro Government after spending the six years with The Housing Partnership, Inc., which works to create, sustain, and promote access to affordable housing throughout the Louisville community. Fritz began his career with HPI as a Project Manager and most recently, held the position of Director of Housing and Resources. From 2003 to 2007 he worked as the Director of Marketing and Development for Allstate Builders, Inc.

Fritz earned his Bachelor of Arts in Geo Social Theory with a minor in Urban and Regional Social Analysis from the University of Louisville. He currently serves on the boards of River City Housing (a CHDO located in Louisville, KY), Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville, and St. Johns Center for Homeless Men. He has also served on the boards of YouthBuild Louisville, the Center for Neighborhoods, the Metropolitan Housing Coalition, the University of Louisville Hospital Care Advisory Board, among others.

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