McGhee joins expanding development team to lead the firm’s affordable housing development portfolio across the Southeast
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 19, 2026)— Holladay Ventures, a Nashville-based leader in affordable housing development, has named Donnell McGhee VP of Development and Shaun Walker Development Manager.
“As Holladay Ventures continues to deliver high-quality, affordable housing across the Southeast, Donnell’s experience structuring complex deals and building public-private partnerships will play an integral role in our growth,” said Evan Holladay, founder and CEO of Holladay Ventures. “Shaun brings a strong track record with acquisitions as we expand into acquiring affordable properties and preserving affordability for the long term. They are both incredible additions to our team, leading our efforts to develop housing that empowers residents and communities to thrive for generations.”
McGhee leads Holladay Ventures’ development of affordable housing, overseeing the acquisition and development of multifamily housing spanning LIHTC, Tax-Exempt Bond, and Workforce Housing opportunities. As the company expands into acquisitions of existing affordable properties in addition to new construction, McGhee will lead that initiative.
Over his career, McGhee has been involved in 15 projects totaling 2,200 units and more than $500 million in development costs across Texas, the Midwest and the Southeast. His expertise in structuring complex capital stacks and cultivating public-private partnerships with co-development partners, service providers, housing finance agencies and housing authorities supports the company’s relationship-driven approach to long-term affordable housing development.
“As a Chicago native, I’ve seen firsthand how disinvestment and displacement can devastate communities, and I’ve built my career around combating that cycle,” said McGhee. “I’m excited to join a team that shares that commitment and to help deliver quality housing for residents across all income levels.”
Shaun Walker brings experience in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit development, HAP contracts, and transaction execution across both the 4% and 9% LIHTC programs in both acquisition rehab and new construction. Over the course of his career, he has worked on more than $300 million in development, representing over 2,800 units of affordable housing.
To learn more, visit https://holladayventures.com/
About Holladay Ventures
Founded by Evan and Jined Holladay, Holladay Ventures is a Nashville-based affordable, attainable, and mixed-income housing development company that partners with cities, state agencies and non-profit organizations to create quality housing opportunities and a positive impact on local communities, residents, and the environment. Holladay Ventures has been recognized through awards such as the 2025 Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s Tennessee’s Best Award for Middle Tennessee, a national 2025 Readers’ Choice Award from Affordable Housing Finance, plus three Nashville Entrepreneur Center NEXT awards in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
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