Churchill Stateside Group Welcomes Thais Pepe as Vice President of Originations

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CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 3, 2025--

Churchill Stateside Group, LLC (CSG), a real estate and renewable energy financial services company, is pleased to announce the addition of Thais Pepe as Vice President of Originations.

Pepe brings more than 20 years of experience in affordable housing finance and development. She holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Tampa and has extensive expertise in structuring and analyzing the financial and economic feasibility of projects. Her experience spans a range of government funding programs, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Bonds, HOME, SAIL, and SHIP.

“I'm excited to join the Churchill Stateside Group production team. I'm truly impressed by the knowledge and professionalism of everyone I've met so far. I look forward to contributing as a valuable asset to the team and continuing to learn and grow alongside such a talented group,” said Thais Pepe, Vice President of Originations.

Over the past five years, Pepe has led business development efforts across Florida and Georgia, successfully closing approximately $240 million in construction and permanent financing. Her work has supported the development of more than 7,000 affordable housing units, contributing to over $2.1 billion in total project costs.

Dan Duda, Executive Vice President & National Director of CSG, added, "We are thrilled to welcome Thais to CSG’s Originations team. She brings exceptional industry expertise and a deep understanding of the market, and we are confident she will make an immediate impact. We look forward to celebrating her success at CSG."

For information about CSG's multifamily finance programs and services, please contact our Originations team at [email protected].

About Churchill Stateside Group

Churchill Stateside Group and its wholly owned affiliates (CSG) serve the affordable housing and commercial renewable energy industries. CSG sponsors tax credit equity investment funds for institutional investors and provides a variety of construction, permanent, and bond financing solutions. With over $6.5 Billion of assets under management, CSG has long-standing and successful investment relationships with numerous corporate investors. The company's investor and developer clients benefit from our experienced staff, prominent and proactive senior leadership, and attractive debt and equity platforms. The company, through its subsidiary Churchill Mortgage Investment LLC (CMI), is an approved USDA Rural Development and HUD/FHA MAP and LEAN lender and Ginnie Mae Issuer, seller, and servicer.

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