About Us
JT Klein is committed to increasing access to family and senior affordable housing in the Madison area
JT Klein Company, Inc. was founded in November 2014 with the ambition of increasing access to senior and family affordable housing in Wisconsin. JT Klein Company is a leading workforce housing developer in Dane County, and has received nine WHEDA tax credit awards. Using years of experience and a high level of attention to detail, JT Klein is able to navigate each project’s unique challenges to ensure each building is built in a timely fashion without sacrificing quality. JT Klein understands the challenges of developing workforce and continues to complete successful projects on time and on budget.
In 2016 JT Klein Company was recognized as one of the Top 50 affordable housing developers in the nation by Affordable Housing Finance Magazine. In April of 2021, JT Klein was successfully awarded 3 WHEDA tax credit awards, and plans to construction an additional 475 units be the end of 2023.
Our Team
Jacob T. Klein, President
The founder and President of JT Klein Company, Jacob Klein has been involved in the development and construction of affordable and market rate apartments, independent senior apartments, assisted living and memory care for over 17 years. Jacob’s role includes site identification, market analysis, securing entitlements, sourcing debt and equity financing, and construction project management. Jacob has developed over 1,700 units, and in 2023 completed it’s largest project to date the $70,000,000 first phase of the redevelopment of Westgate mall which included 156 market rate, 68 affordable family and 81 affordable senior apartments homes.
Kevin O’Donnell, Director of development
Joining the JT Klein team in 2023, Kevin’s primary responsibilities with JT Klein include sourcing new projects and managing all aspects of the development cycle. He manages relationships with city officials, landowners, financial partners, attorneys, contractors, and community partners to help grow the affordable footprint in Wisconsin. Prior to JT Klein, Kevin developed his experience as an Asset Manager for a portfolio of properties in the Midwest. His prior experiences in asset management and property management provide him with a complete understanding of the functions that each development needs to ensure it is successful. Kevin has developed & managed over 2,800 LIHTC & Market units through new construction and the renovation process.