SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Ryan Lehman serves as the Senior Director of Development at Logos Faith Development, where he leads the planning and execution of affordable and supportive housing projects. He oversees all phases of real estate development—from site selection and entitlements to construction, financing, and lease-up.

With over 20 years of experience in real estate development, Ryan has led a wide range of projects, including award-winning transit-oriented and Net Zero Energy communities. His work spans deeply affordable and permanent supportive housing, often in partnership with public agencies and mission-aligned nonprofit organizations.

Before joining Logos, Ryan was the Senior Director of Real Estate Development at American Family Housing, where he managed a pipeline of more than 500 units across Southern California, including Casa Paloma and Avon River Apartments.

Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at A Community of Friends and Livable Places, and consulted for agencies such as the Los Angeles Housing Department and the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles, advancing strategic urban redevelopment and housing equity initiatives.

Ryan holds a Master’s in Urban Planning from UCLA and a B.A. from Goshen College. Based in Los Angeles, he is passionate about sustainable design, inclusive development, and empowering communities through mission-driven housing.