Our NBOA PAC board members

About Our Board Members

Meet our board members paving the landscape for chicago’s housing policy

In the heart of Chicago, a dedicated team of visionary leaders is reshaping the future of housing policy. Our board members, a diverse group of experts with deep roots in urban development, law, and community advocacy, are at the forefront of this transformative journey. Each member brings a unique perspective, informed by years of experience and a commitment to the city's wellbeing. Together, they're not just setting the agenda for housing policy; they're actively engaging with communities, listening to residents' needs, and crafting innovative solutions that prioritize affordability, sustainability, and inclusivity. As they navigate the complexities of urban planning and legislation, their unified goal remains clear: to create a Chicago where every resident has access to quality, safe, and affordable housing.

All Board Members

Aron Bornstein

Aron Bornstein

Board Member, Chair, Treasurer

A lawyer, real estate developer, and property owner, Aron Bornstein knows that property taxes can place a heavy burden on businesses and residents, and he works tirelessly to see those taxes reduced. He has filed thousands of property tax appeals throughout the Chicago area and the state, and has an impressive success rate. Prior to setting up his own practice, Aron was an associate with Schiff Hardin LLP and served as a law clerk in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Roman Serra

Roman Serra

Board member, local affordable housing provider

Roman Serra is the Owner and Managing Broker of Aria Real Estate, a firm built on the intersection of creative strategy and institutional expertise. A Metro Detroit native who has called Chicago home for over two decades, Roman has spent twenty years mastering the city’s complex property landscape and forging relationships with multigenerational owners of investment properties.Roman’s career is distinguished by his tenure in multifamily real estate, serving as a steward to some of the largest privately owned portfolios in Chicagoland. This high-level experience allows him to bring a sophisticated, macro-level perspective to his business and has served as the catalyst for him to become an active, dedicated member of the community

Miguel Chacon

Miguel Chacon

Board Member, Local Affordable Housing Provider

Miguel, a seasoned real estate expert with over 15 years of experience, is deeply rooted in Chicago's property landscape. A University of Illinois at Chicago graduate with a focus on urban political science, urban studies, and economics, he has honed his skills in residential and investment sales, landlord and tenant representation, and retail site selection. Miguel's keen eye for market trends and ability to see opportunities in challenges has led him to successfully reposition investment properties for maximum value. He owns and develops a portfolio of properties in Chicago, focusing on emerging communities. As an active community member, he chairs the Latino Real Estate Investors Council, advocating for minority property owners and providing education to help communities thrive. His expertise is recognized nationally, as seen in his appearances on "Fox & Friends" and in publications like the Chicago Tribune. Passionate about architecture, Miguel, a proud resident of Pilsen with his family, shares his love for the city's architectural beauty with his children.

AJ Manaseer

AJ Manaseer

Board Member, Local Affordable Housing Provider

With nearly two decades of experience, A.J. brings deep expertise in real estate acquisitions, operations, and investment. Since 2012, A.J. has led Inhabit Realty Group - an investment, brokerage, and management firm focused on the multifamily asset class. A.J. also spent 6 years as Vice President of Acquisitions for The Lynd Company, a Texas-based real estate private equity firm. In 2021, A.J. left Lynd to create a fund dedicated to sourcing, acquiring, and operating multifamily real estate projects and to date has deployed over $55M. Over the course of his career, A.J. has helped clients and partners acquire over 5800 multifamily units totaling over $575M. A.J. holds a BA in Economics from Duke University and an MBA from DePaul University.

Nicholas Katsafados

Nicholas Katsafados

Board Member, Local Affordable Housing Provider

Nicholas is a lifelong native of Chicago and a graduate of Lane Tech. He went on to attend Wright Jr. College, Northeastern Illinois University and National Louis for graduate school. The son of a modest family, his mother a Chicago public school teacher and father a Greek immigrant, he bought his first condo at 21 and slowly built his Chicago real estate portfolio while working in corporate America. Eventually he became a full time housing provider and now focuses on the adaptive reuse of mixed use buildings in commercial corridors of Chicago. A proponent of fair consistent housing policy that promotes market based solutions. Nicholas currently lives on the northwest side in the neighborhood he is currently focused on developing.

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