NATHAN TAFT

TAFT--Nathan D. We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our friend, colleague, and partner, Nathan D. Taft. Nathan dedicated his work to the belief that capital could be raised to impact the world for greater good: to build fairer, greener communities, to develop and preserve affordable housing, and to transform the built environment and communities for the betterment of all. Nathan joined our much smaller firm in 2004, drawn and committed to its mission, and filled our office with his intellect, tremendous enthusiasm, and questioning mind. He was key to the launch of our first social impact fund in 2005 and to its success, creating the foundation of our thriving investment business, which under his leadership and guidance as Chief Investment Officer has grown to preserve and develop 20,000 units of affordable housing across over $4.5 billion of real estate. More importantly, his work has impacted countless lives who now have access to healthier, greener places to live and work. Nathan infused the company with his passion for business as a force for good, he mentored generations of rising leaders, and he grew an extraordinary network of important relationships for the firm. Countless former interns and analysts have gone on to be industry leaders in their own right, rising from Nathan's tutelage, and Nathan's profound commitment and vision will forever inspire our own work. Nathan was an active member of the community development, real estate, and impact investing community, serving on the boards of the Goddard Riverside Community Center, Impact Capital Managers, and the Urban Land Institute's Affordable Housing Council. He was an Aspen Institute First Movers Fellow and a board member of the Yale China Association. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Hyang- Sook "Soogy" Lee, his children Wallis and Eli, his parents Louise and Thomas Taft, and to all those whose lives he touched. Jonathan Rose Companies