Vice President of Compliance: Katherine Vance serves as Vice President of Compliance at Franklin Group, where she leads the company’s affordable housing compliance strategy and oversees efforts to ensure operational excellence across the portfolio. 

A nationally respected leader in the affordable housing industry, Katherine brings more than 20 years of progressive experience and a proven record of success in managing complex, multi-state compliance operations. Throughout her career, she has overseen compliance for portfolios exceeding 43,000 units across more than 40 states, with deep expertise in programs including LIHTC, HUD, HOME, Section 8 and 811, tax-exempt bond financing, workforce housing, and Rural Development. 

Katherine is known for her integrity, strategic insight, and ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions. Widely regarded by investors, ownership groups, and regulatory agencies as a trusted expert, she has built a reputation for strengthening compliance platforms while mitigating regulatory and investor risk. 

Over the course of her career, Katherine has built and led high-performing teams, implemented efficient systems and processes, and created compliance infrastructures that support both growth and accountability. Her leadership style combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, transparent approach, making her a valued partner to property management teams, developers, investors, and funding agencies. 

At Franklin Group, Katherine plays a key role in advancing the company’s compliance platform, supporting continued growth, and reinforcing its commitment to excellence across every community it serves.