Partner Announcement

Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen is pleased to announce that Bennett Applegate, Jr., Ryan Hatten and Jolyn Heun have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2024.

Bennett Applegate, Jr.

Bennett joined the firm in 2017. He concentrates his practice on representing developers, public housing authorities, and investors in the development of low-income housing and on other community development initiatives. Prior to joining the firm, Bennett's professional experience spanned the public, private and non-profit sectors, with a focus on public and affordable housing. Learn more about Bennett here.

Ryan Hatten

Ryan joined the firm in 2016 with a desire to take part in as much of the firm’s work as possible. Ryan has represented not-for-profit and for-profit clients in residential and commercial transactions across the country funded by sources including LIHTCs, tax-exempt & taxable bonds, NMTCs, HTCs, state-issued tax credits, public & private grants, operating subsidies, soft debt, and commercial debt in his time at the firm. Learn more about Ryan here.

Jolyn Heun

Jolyn joined the firm in 2019. With a commitment to affordable housing and community development, she is a trusted advocate for developers, investors and not-for-profit organizations navigating the complexities of financing affordable housing through state and federal low-income housing tax credits, historic tax credits, and various HUD, IHDA and local housing assistance programs. Known for her collaborative approach, she works closely with clients to foster partnerships that contribute to the growth of affordable housing throughout the country. Learn more about Jolyn here.