Laura Cox-Wilson is an accomplished housing strategist, executive leader, and systems consultant with more than 16 years of experience advancing affordable housing, supportive services, community development, and organizational transformation. Her work is grounded in a solutions-oriented approach that combines operational leadership, strategic planning, regulatory expertise, and cross-sector collaboration to address complex housing and service challenges.

Throughout her career, Laura has led diverse housing and service portfolios focused on housing stability, supportive housing, rapid rehousing, reentry services, and community-based program development. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in Housing First principles, trauma-informed care, and client-centered service delivery, with a strong emphasis on building sustainable systems that improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

In addition to her executive leadership experience, Laura has provided consulting services to nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and philanthropic partners throughout Alaska. Her work has included strategic planning, compliance oversight, grant development, organizational restructuring, funding transition support, operational improvement, and systems design. She has successfully guided policy reviews, planning initiatives, and organizational change efforts that strengthen housing and service delivery systems while improving operational effectiveness.

Laura is widely recognized for her ability to bridge high-level strategic planning with practical implementation. Her expertise spans housing operations, program design, regulatory compliance, community partnerships, organizational development, and systems coordination. Through her work, she continues to support innovative approaches that expand housing opportunities, improve service quality, and strengthen community-based solutions.

Complementing her housing and systems expertise, Laura brings a strong foundation in construction and property operations through her extensive family background in the construction and General Contracting industries. By combining practical knowledge of construction methods with a deep understanding of property compliance, inspections, habitability standards, and operational oversight, she has developed a keen ability to identify deficiencies, manage rehabilitation priorities, and support long-term property preservation efforts.

Driven by a passion for expanding both the availability and quality of housing, Laura co-founded LCMB LLC alongside longtime friend and business partner Matt Benedetti. As Co-Owner and Managing Member, she helps lead the company’s work in housing development support, property operations, rehabilitation coordination, compliance strategy, asset management, and operational consulting, bringing together her experience in housing systems, organizational leadership, and community-focused development.

Matt Benedetti is an operations executive, construction professional, and housing development strategist with more than 15 years of experience spanning property management, asset management, construction project management, real estate development, and organizational leadership. With an additional 18 years of experience in financial analysis and real estate underwriting, Matt brings a uniquely integrated perspective that combines operational execution, construction oversight, financial strategy, and systems-driven problem solving.

Throughout his career, Matt has served in leadership roles supporting operations, construction management, facilities management, housing development, technology infrastructure, and organizational strategy. His broad experience across multiple disciplines has allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of housing operations, property systems, construction management, organizational infrastructure, and long-term asset preservation.

Known for his highly adaptive and systems-oriented leadership style, Matt has led a wide range of initiatives involving facilities operations, unit rehabilitation, capital improvement planning, organizational technology integration, compliance support, process development, and operational modernization. His work frequently bridges the gap between strategic planning and hands-on implementation, allowing projects and operational systems to move efficiently from concept through execution.

As a licensed General Contractor with a Residential Endorsement, Matt brings extensive experience in residential rehabilitation, property restoration, construction coordination, and housing preservation. His work emphasizes practical, durable, and cost-effective solutions that improve both property performance and resident experience. He is particularly passionate about revitalizing aging housing stock, improving operational efficiency, and implementing long-term asset management strategies that protect and enhance housing investments.

Matt also possesses extensive experience in technology systems integration and operational modernization. By combining expertise in information technology, security systems, process automation, operational analytics, and infrastructure planning, he helps organizations and property owners leverage technology to improve efficiency, strengthen operations, and enhance resident safety.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business with concentrations in Finance and Economics, a Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Hotel Asset Manager (CHAM) designation, and a General Contractor License with Residential Endorsement. His multidisciplinary background allows him to effectively navigate the intersection of construction, operations, finance, development, and long-term asset strategy.

While Matt’s professional foundation was built through real estate operations, development, financial analysis, and construction management, exposure to supportive housing and community-based services expanded his perspective on the critical role housing plays in individual stability, opportunity, and long-term community success. This experience strengthened his commitment to expanding access to safe, quality, and sustainable housing solutions while preserving and improving existing housing assets.

Driven by a shared vision for strengthening communities through housing development, rehabilitation, operational excellence, and long-term stewardship, Matt co-founded LCMB LLC alongside longtime friend and business partner Laura Cox. As Co-Owner and Managing Member, he helps lead the company’s work in construction rehabilitation, property and asset management, operational consulting, systems integration, housing development support, and long-term operational planning, with a focus on building sustainable, efficient, and community-centered housing solutions.