JR Lephew, MSREI

About The Author

JR Lephew is a Principal and Technical Director for HUD Services at Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. He has over 18 years of experience in due diligence assessments for a variety of property types and the requirements of reporting standards including HUD, ASTM, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and customized client formats. Mr. Lephew specializes in HUD-related environmental and physical due diligence services, including Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP), Lean-Office of Residential Care (ORCF), Architectural & Engineering/Cost Reviews (AEC), Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), and Permits & Approvals (P&A). Mr. Lephew has facilitated extensive compliance with local and state accessibility standards and laws, as well as federal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Housing Act (FHA), and Section 504-Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) requirements as they pertain to commercial and multifamily residential building standards and practices. Mr. Lephew has a BA in communication from the University of Maryland at College Park and an MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure from Johns Hopkins University.