Our Leadership

As the CEO and Founder of The Annex Group, LLC, a developer of affordable, workforce, student and market rate housing, Kyle believes in and lives the mission of the organization. Creating a positive impact with the people who live, work and are involved in our communities is the foundation of The Annex Group and resonates with Kyle and his personal story. With a people first culture, the team knows the importance of fostering a positive environment for the residents and going the extra mile to ensure the people who live in their communities are valued, acknowledged, and listened to.</br></br> Surpassing the standard is the heart of Impact Housing Indiana Corp. “When we created Annex Management and began to interact daily within our communities’, we realized the need for additional resources and support for our residents. Our on-site teams do an amazing job creating a positive impact and caring for our residents; however, we wanted to do more,” said Kyle. Impact Housing was founded in 2023 with the purpose of enriching lives. According to Kyle, it is the “relentless pursuit of enriching lives”. </br></br> Impact Housing will provide nutrition programs, financial wellness support, and various initiatives that will evolve based on resident needs and community involvement. According to Kyle, “We want to support our residents to thrive in their life, even beyond their time living with us. If we can be the catalyst that helps a resident achieve their dreams, we have succeeded.”

<b>What interested you in joining the board for Impact Housing Indiana?</b></br> What interested me in joining the board of Impact Housing Indiana (IHI) was the thought of being able to utilize some of my knowledge and experience to a startup non-profit organization to assist in building its success from the ground up through the development of a mission statement, goals and objectives, and a strategic plan. Furthermore, to provide input and assistance in realizing the overall vision that has been established. Being that the start-up organization is focused on enriching the lives of tenants of properties and further developing the management team of the properties was also of interest and a plus. </br></br> <b>What leadership do you bring to Impact Housing Indiana?</b></br> The leadership I bring to the table stems from 27 years of previous employment at a non-profit trade association in roles of a Director, and as a President. Although this leadership experience was in a very different industry, there are many similarities in the operations and management of IHI. In addition, the leadership roles provided experience in visioning; developing mission statements, goals and objectives; strategic planning; and implementation of strategic plans. </br></br> <b>How do envision the future success of Impact Housing Indiana?</b></br> In the future, through its services and products, IHI will achieve success in continually developing several success stories about enriching lives, growing its reach and breadth of impact, becoming self-sustaining, and thereby realizing its vision. </br></br> Steve holds both a B.S. and M.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science from the University of Notre Dame.

<b>What interested you in joining the board for Impact Housing Indiana?</b></br> I have for a number of years now worked for companies that are mission-driven. When the opportunity came to join the Board for Impact Housing Indiana and I heard the mission and vision of the sponsor, it became clear that IHI was a vehicle that could truly do good. It was evident that great thought had been put into the mission and the potential to help others just spoke to my heart. I have been blessed in my life and IHI is a way for me to help make a difference and maybe bless someone else. </br></br> <b>What leadership do you bring to Impact Housing Indiana?</b></br> Professionally, I am an attorney by training and started practicing real estate law early in my career. Eventually I landed in-house as general counsel with a development company and ultimately ended up running the development arm. I am currently an executive with a real estate company focused on the development, construction and management of affordable housing. I feel like the best leadership quality that I am bringing to IHI is my desire to truly make an impact in any manner possible. </br></br> <b>How do envision the future success of Impact Housing Indiana?</b></br> Success will be measured through the execution of its mission, to enrich lives. This will be achieved by researching the needs of the residents in each property IHI is engaged to support and creating partnerships and engaging with community groups to create programs tailored to the specific needs of the residents. Finally, IHI will closely communicate with the residents to ensure that indeed IHI is fulfilling its mission.

<b>What interested you in joining the board for Impact Housing Indiana?</b></br> To have the opportunity to partner with a company that cares about the total human health of their residents is inspiring and I welcome the opportunity to help to make their vision a reality.</br></br> <b>What leadership do you bring to Impact Housing Indiana?</b></br> I have served in non-profit spaces for the past 25 years. I have served in Faith communities and also lead my own non-profit organization that helped awaken and empower individuals to become who they were born to be. I am a connector of people-to-people and people-to-resources. </br></br> <b>How do envision the future success of Impact Housing Indiana?</b></br> To set the standard in their industry of caring for and resourcing the lives of those who have made the choice to make their home in in one of our properties.

<b>What interested you in joining the board for Impact Housing Indiana?</b></br> When I heard about the idea of this nonprofit, I thought what could happen if a real estate developer established an organization whose main goal would be to offer ways to significantly improve the lives of their residents? The list of ideas that were presented to me showed me that this organization would be one based on caring for other people. I have a duty to show empathy for my fellow human beings. As a board member for Impact Housing Indiana, I can share my ability and desire to support and encourage others.</br></br> <b>What leadership do you bring to Impact Housing Indiana?</b></br> I have a master’s degree in nonprofit administration from the University of Notre Dame in which servant leadership is a pillar of the program. My servant heart is what drove me to further my education in this field. I lead with compassion and an open mind which allows people to freely share ideas with me. I had many opportunities during my career with Notre Dame to serve in leadership capacities for our students and staff. Serving in a leadership capacity at a faith-based institution whose mission is to be a force for good in the world really taught me helpful lessons on how best to bring good into the world for many populations and lead with a servant heart and compassion. I strive to empathize with others and seize opportunities to positively impact lives. Serving this organization's mission is truly a gift to me. I served on the board for the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana for a number of years and enjoyed being able to make a positive difference in the lives of girls in their formative years. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve a greater number of people as a board member of Impact Housing Indiana. </br></br> <b>How do envision the future success of Impact Housing Indiana?</b></br> I envision the future of Impact Housing Indiana having empirical data that shows improvements in community involvement, healthier food choices, more physical activities, and financial stability. I see a higher satisfaction level among residents and their families. I also hope to see success through the stories we are able to tell of those whose lives we were able to touch.

Kenya Anderson is the Executive Director of Impact Housing Indiana. She is a nonprofit executive and community leader with more than 15 years of experience serving youth, families and underserved populations through housing, education and services programs. Throughout her career, she has built, expanded and managed high-impact initiatives that address housing insecurity, community wellness and long-term stability for vulnerable individuals and families. Anderson brings a strategic vision to grow Impact Housing Indiana while providing operational oversight and creating sustainable systems that help the organization do more to positively impact the people living within The Annex Group’s affordable housing communities. As Executive Director of Impact Housing Indiana, Anderson leads the organization's strategic direction, community engagement efforts, fundraising initiatives and day-to-day operations. She works closely with the Board of Directors, property management staff, residents and community partners to advance the organization's mission of enriching lives through impactful housing and resident-centered programming. Her leadership focuses on developing strong partnerships, securing resources, building high-performing teams and creating programs that address the evolving needs of residents and communities across Indiana and beyond. Prior to joining Impact Housing Indiana, Anderson served as Senior Director at IYG, an organization that creates safer spaces to foster community and empower LGBTQ+ youth. In that position, she oversaw operations for multiple youth centers throughout Indiana and managed programs serving young people ages 12 to 24. During her tenure, she led the launch of a new Southern Indiana location, developed and implemented housing programs from the ground up, managed departmental budgets and established strategic partnerships that expanded access to healthcare, dental care and supportive services. Anderson is also the founder of Sana Place Indy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding community support and resources for individuals in need. In that role, she established the organization's governance structure, recruited its inaugural Board of Directors, developed fundraising strategies, secured community partnerships and created the operational framework necessary for long-term sustainability and growth. Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Martin University Certifications: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Institute; Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM); Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)