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Kent Schwendy wants to live in a world where everyone has choices, where the half-million bees he keeps never sting, and where The Elements of Style are always utilized. 

As the President/CEO of CIL, a nonprofit real estate development company, Kent has over 27 years of experience providing his teammates the resources they need to succeed, while also tearing down obstacles that block the path to success. He is a recovering Professional Engineer, a LEED Accredited Professional, Congress for the New Urbanism Accredited, and a Certified Construction Specifier. 

Kent believes the key to success is finding, attracting, and keeping good team members. He provides an understanding of the strategic direction of CIL, so every teammate can make tactical decisions that move us forward.

Since 1994, Maria has been promoting and cultivating a productive, collaborative team environment for the employees of CIL.

Maria is a board member for Leadership Greater Hartford and Family Life Education, both non-profit organizations working to build strong, vibrant communities in the state of Connecticut. 

Maria is CIL's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the financial performance against budget and long-term strategies. She obtained her Bachelors degree in Accounting and MBA from Quinnipiac University, as well has her Human Resources Certificate from University of St. Joseph. When Maria isn't minding the balance sheets, she can be found hanging out with her best buddy - her granddaughter, Ava.

Hire talented people, train them, mentor them, and support them – this is David McKinley’s motto. 

David has over 30 years of experience overseeing teams of capable people. He began his tenure with CIL in 1986 and has responsibility for the direction and support of CIL’s Development team.  David has been involved in the development of supportive housing, affordable rental housing, homeownership opportunities, market-rate housing, and nonresidential development for nonprofit organizations.  

As a long-time Hartford resident, David has a deeply vested interest in revitalizing blighted Hartford properties. He currently serves as the Board President for the Hartford Community Loan Fund, is a Board Member for CSSCON NRZ, is a member of the State Codes and Standards Committee, and is the President and Founder of Mayor Mike Peters Little League. David has played a role in housing production and advocacy for over thirty-five years.  While working at the Neighborhood Housing Coalition, he developed programs and policies that addressed problems of housing production, preservation and affordability.