Jill Sherman

Biography: Jill is a Co-Founder of Edlen & Co. and leads the company's public-private partnerships and work with non-profits, facilitating the important work of nonprofits and public agencies in our communities. Her projects at Edlen & Co., and previously at Gerding Edlen which she joined in 2003, include affordable housing, community facilities and mixed-use developments. Jill sources new deals and manages all aspects of the development process, with a depth of experience at integrating non-conventional sources of financing including tax credits and urban renewal funds. She holds a Master's of Urban Studies from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. She previously served on the City of Portland's Planning and Sustainability Commission and currently serves on the board of Architectural Foundation of Oregon and as an Advisory Board member for Portland State University's Center for Real Estate.