Kelly Wakefield

Kelly Wakefield joined Preferred Compliance Solutions in 2005 as a compliance specialist. Kelly has honed her expertise from designing effective compliance programs and simplifying complex regulations into clear, understandable concepts.  Throughout her career, she has collaborated closely with syndicators, lenders, and developers to ensure adherence to compliance standards.

Kelly is passionate about leveraging technology to drive progress and keep up with the latest industry trends, which led to her current role as Executive Vice President.

Education and advocacy are at the core of Kelly's mission. She is committed to making affordable housing education accessible to those who need it most. Kelly holds certifications such as the Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) and Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), and was named the 2024 HCCP of the year. She actively contributes to the industry by serving as a distributor of the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) HCCP exam and on the Education Committee. Additionally, she is an enthusiastic nationwide trainer, speaker and frequent contributor on affordable housing topics. She is a founding board member and current President of the Florida Chapter of the Women's Affordable Housing Network, where she helps advocate for women in the industry and supports initiatives to expand affordable housing access.