Prior & Associates

John Prior, Principal

The principal of Prior & Associates has over 25 years experience in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. He oversees all company projects. John has directed over 1,000 market studies for affordable housing projects for real estate developers, investors, housing authorities and government agencies in urban, suburban and rural areas throughout the United States. Before establishing the company, John was a principal with Community Sciences Corporation, a full service planning, civil engineering and surveying company in Corrales, New Mexico, and a program manager for the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. John has a master’s degree in urban planning from Rutgers University. He is a founding member of the National Council of Affordable Market Analysts.

Julie Hittle, Project Manager

Julie has six years of housing market research experience, has conducted field research and prepared market analyses for housing projects, including SROs, assisted living facilities, and farm worker housing projects. Previously, Julie analyzed demographic trends as a research fellow at the American University and evaluated community-based programs for the Children’s Defense Fund. Julie has a master’s degree in public administration from the American University.

Thad Rhan,Project Manager

Thad manages field surveys and analyzes data for the company. Before joining the firm in 2002 he was a financial analyst with the Janus Corporation. Thad has a bachelor’s degree in economics and history from Coe College.

Aric Wallen, Field Analyst

Aric has conducted field research assignments in urban and rural areas throughout the United States since 2001. He has over ten years experience in the real estate industry and is currently the owner and manager of a real estate investment company. He is also owner and managing broker for a residential real estate brokerage. Aric has a master’s in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Colorado.

Ted Cason, Field Analyst

Ted has conducted field research assignments for new construction and rehabilitation projects in urban and rural areas throughout the United States since 2001. His fieldwork includes age-restricted and Low Income Housing Tax Credit housing projects. Ted has a master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Northern Colorado.

Jeff Haugen, Field Analyst

Jeff, who has 16 years of diverse market research experience, has provided field research support to the firm since 1997. His assignments have included sites in inner city suburban, and rural locations throughout the United States. Jeff has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Puget Sound.