Front Porch Staff
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Jody Holston, Executive Director
Jody is strongly committed to making a positive impact in the Omaha community and has dedicated her career to affordable housing solutions. She has broad experience with complex funding streams in the development of housing and has provided leadership in the areas of supportive housing, property management, and capital improvements. Her expertise in strategic planning, operations, and project management have been instrumental in spearheading numerous initiatives aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing. A native Omahan, Jody received a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from North Carolina State University and is a graduate of Leadership Omaha, Class 46. Her dedication to social impact has earned her recognition as a trusted leader and advocate for affordable housing initiatives.
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Eva Roberts, Director of Policy & Strategy
Eva is a versatile social impact leader committed to leveraging partnerships and influencing systems to achieve lasting social change. She has broad experience in community and economic development through philanthropy, nonprofits, and the public sector. Prior to joining Front Porch Investments, Eva worked at the Buffett Early Childhood Fund, in several child-serving nonprofits, and in the Arizona Governor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families. She is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), a graduate of Leadership Omaha, and a member of the Food Bank for the Heartland Board of Directors.
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Aidan Posey, Housing Loan Fund Manager
Aidan is wholeheartedly invested in enhancing the Omaha community through the development of affordable housing. With experience in private equity investment and multifamily housing development, Aidan excels in managing complex projects and funding structures. He brings a strategic approach to development, leveraging expertise in financial analysis, project management, and stakeholder collaboration to advance impactful housing solutions. Passionate about creating sustainable and high-quality living spaces, Aidan is dedicated to improving access to affordable housing and making a lasting difference. Aidan holds degrees in Business Administration and Spanish as a Foreign Language from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, along with holding his Nebraska Real Estate License.
Careers
We are currently seeking a Housing Justice and Grants Manager!
Team Support
The Front Porch Investments team is supported and bolstered by our Board of Directors, a Community Advisory Committee, the Omaha Community Foundation, and a support team of external partners.
Board of Directors
- Erin Bock, Sherwood Foundation
- Anthony Cerasoli, First National Bank of Omaha
- Gail Graeve, Mutual of Omaha Foundation
- Donna Kush, Omaha Community Foundation
- Collette Lozier, Lozier Foundation
- Kerri Sanchez, Sherwood Foundation
- Keith Station, City of Omaha - Mayor's Office
Community Advisory Committee
- Devonte Abram
- Kimberly Bradford
- Manuel Cook
- Stephanie Finklea
- James Henrichs
- Ismail Ismail
- ReJaneeche Kellum
- Itzel Lopez
- Davielle Phillips
- Dorothy Walker-Dombeck
Learn more about our Community Advisory Committee and the invaluable leadership they provide in advancing the work of Front Porch Investments' Greenlining Fund.
Omaha Community Foundation
Front Porch Investments is an affiliated supporting organization of the Omaha Community Foundation, working to help further their mission of maximizing the power of philanthropy to strengthen our community.
The Omaha Community Foundation vision is a connected community of passionate philanthropists, strong nonprofits, and thriving residents. From the OCF website:
We work to make this vision a reality every day through intentional planning, building strategic partnerships, facilitating meaningful dialogue with all our partners and fundholders, and ensuring we have a lot of fun along the way. We’re committed to these efforts because we believe a stronger community is worth it for everyone.
External Support
Click below to learn more about the impactful work of each of the following Front Porch partners.