Our Story
Recognized Opportunity
In 1992, two missions-driven real estate developers leveraged a new housing program to merge their business acumen with their passion for global missions.
At the time, the federal government was incentivizing nonprofits to step into the country’s aging affordable housing inventory, and that gave these creative, mission-minded leaders the exact opportunity they were looking for. CRF was born.
Business +
Over the past two-plus decades, CRF has purchased, rehabbed, and built over 2,200 affordable apartment units across Indiana and Ohio. Those efforts have not only resulted in the preservation and provision of affordable housing for thousands who need it, but have also generated opportunities to help to build schools, orphanages, and churches all over the world.
We constantly seek new ways to grow our business base, creating even more sustainable revenue streams that will continue to impact people both locally and around the world.
Board of Directors
Dave Cooper
President and Chairman of Community Reinvestment Foundation, Inc.
Tim Shrout
Cofounder of Community Reinvestment Foundation, Inc. President of Samaritan Companies President of Cedar Run Limited
Tim Piano
Owner of HouseMaster Partner at Legacy Property Management
Adam Bocik
Owner at Evergreen Results
Evergreenresults.com
William Tibbets
Dean, Digital Education Dean, College of Business & Technology, North Central University
Meet the Team
We are passionate. We are committed. We love reinvesting in individuals, families, and communities.
Dave Cooper
PRESIDENT
Dave has been a serial entrepreneur his entire life, starting all kinds of businesses ranging from nursing homes to upscale restaurants. His extensive business experience and love for global missions led to the founding of CRF in 1992.
Erik Cooper
VICE PRESIDENT
Erik began his career in the business world before taking a 12 year detour into full-time pastoral ministry. His role at CRF is the perfect blend of both business and ministerial leadership as he guides this missional company into its next generation of impact.
Ryan Ison
Operations Manager
Ryan has spent his career working in operations and management and balances that with a passion and desire to serve others. Working with people and working towards solutions compliments his oversight of operations for all CRF properties.
Jennifer Smith
OFFICE MANAGER
Jennifer is someone everyone wants on their team. She’s a passionate, organized, strategic thinker who brings creative ideas to every project she approaches. Plus she makes coffee better than your local barista.
Donna Vivace
CONTROLLER
Donna brings a wealth of accounting experience to the CRF team. She’s a dedicated worker who loves to keep everything balanced. Which is perfect for a controller. She’s also a seasoned black belt so don’t mess with her.
Join our Team!
Community Reinvestment Foundation is looking for a qualified individuals looking for a great place to work and to build a career.