Executive Team
Renard Smith – Managing Director & Visionary
Renard brings over 15 years of experience in experiential marketing, real estate innovation, and community development. As founder of CCCExperience and co-creator of several housing and wellness initiatives, he is the strategic visionary behind Legacy Homes REIT’s shared housing model. With a bold vision to combat housing insecurity while building generational wealth, Renard leads investor relations, deal sourcing, and public-private partnerships.
“Legacy is not what you leave behind—it’s what you live into.”
Vacant– Chief Financial Officer
A seasoned finance executive with REIT experience, [CFO Name] oversees all accounting, tax, and investor reporting for the fund. With a background in institutional finance and risk management, they ensure transparent reporting, SEC compliance, and fiduciary responsibility to stakeholders.
Jesse Green – Director of Acquisitions & Development
This executive leads market research, acquisitions, and development planning. With deep experience in multifamily housing and land-use analysis, they identify properties primed for transformation and ensure efficient, code-compliant rehab projects.
Keith K. Cox– VP of Property Operations
Oversees tenant relations, lease-up strategy, and building operations across the portfolio. Their team ensures a high standard of habitability, community-building, and sustainable property maintenance.
Jameisha Ellis– Community Affairs & Strategic Partnerships Director
This role fosters government, nonprofit, and philanthropic partnerships that increase REIT access to subsidies, zoning advantages, and impact capital.
Board of Directors – Legacy Homes REIT
Legacy Homes REIT is guided by a Board of Directors that reflects a dynamic intersection of finance, faith, policy, and community power. Our board ensures that every asset we build uplifts lives, drives returns, and reshapes the housing narrative—one neighborhood at a time.
Benjamin Goodwin – President of the Board
Finance and Insurance, Public Policy Analyst | Educator | Policy Strategist
With deep roots in urban planning, civic engagement, and systems design, Benjamin brings clarity and vision to the Board’s governance and strategic oversight. He’s a trusted voice in public sector accountability and a relentless advocate for housing equity and financial empowerment.
“Real estate is not just about property—it’s about power, placement, and people.”
Rev. Keona S. Benjamin – Chair of Community Impact & Faith Integration
Impact Investor | Faith Leader | Social Services Executive, Riverside County
Rev. Keona is a rare force at the crossroads of public service and spiritual care. As a senior official at the Riverside County Department of Social Services and spiritual leader at Greater Phillips Chapel in Compton, she brings frontline experience addressing homelessness, poverty, and transitional housing. Her impact lens ensures every development by Legacy serves real community needs while honoring dignity and purpose.
“If our housing doesn’t heal, we’ve missed the mark.”
Sherry Smith – Finance & Investor Relations Chair
Retired Finance Director | Legacy Banking Consultant | Wealth Equity Strategist
Sherry brings decades of financial acumen and strategic banking experience. She ensures that Legacy’s investment structures serve both bottom-line returns and long-term legacy-building for historically excluded communities. She leads the fund’s audit and reporting frameworks.
“Wealth without wisdom won’t last. That’s why we build with vision.”
Kennedi Mason – Community Wealth & Workforce Development
Cooperative Housing Pioneer | Workforce Equity Advocate | Nonprofit Leader
Renee’s work has reshaped how low-income tenants access ownership, skills, and economic mobility. She guides Legacy’s mission to offer more than housing—by creating opportunity pipelines that flow through every community we touch.
“We train, we trust, and we transform.”
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Anthony Anderson – Director of Development & Construction
Veteran Builder | Modular Construction Expert | Equity-First Developer
Anthony ensures that every Legacy property is built for the future. His experience in rapid build-outs, modular design, and urban infill transformations keeps projects under budget and ahead of schedule—without compromising on livability or compliance.
“You can’t build community without building better buildings.”
Supporting Our Mission
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