Syphax IHDA team performance proposal_.docx

April 14, 2026

Porsche Murry, Deputy Director – Human Resources Illinois Housing Development Authority 111 E. Wacker, Suite 1000 Chicago, Illinois 60601

Thank you for the continued confidence in Syphax Strategic, Inc. This letter confirms our proposed scope and investment for a second engagement in support of Executive Director Kristin Faust and her senior leadership team.

Engagement Overview Engagement Title: Team Launch & Alignment Intensive Duration: 4 weeks Format: Blended — virtual preparation and individual sessions preceding a 1.5-day in-person intensive in Chicago, IL Building on the stabilization work completed in Phase I, this engagement shifts focus from managing leadership tension to building a cohesive, high-performing senior team.

The Team Launch & Alignment Intensive combines targeted virtual preparation, individual team member coaching, and an immersive in-person training experience, giving the senior team both the frameworks and the shared experience that support a unified, accountable leadership team.

Scope of Services The engagement is structured in four components, proceeding in sequence:

1. Executive Director Kickoff (Virtual)

1. 1 × 90-minute virtual kickoff session with Executive Director Faust

0. To assess the current team composition and individual dynamics, establish the engagement objectives and success criteria.

1. Email/text/phone access throughout the engagement period for preparation questions and tactical guidance as reasonably needed.

2. Individual Team Member Sessions (Virtual) Conducted virtually in the weeks prior to the Chicago in-person intensive.

1. 1 × 50-minute virtual 1:1 session with each senior team member (up to 6 individuals, including the new Chief of Staff)

2. Each session is conducted individually and confidentially to understand the team member’s perspective on their role, their peer relationships, what is working well, and areas for improvement.

2. Findings are synthesized, not individually attributed, and used to inform the design and facilitation of the in-person intensive.

3. In-Person Chicago Intensive The in-person visit is dedicated to the full senior leadership team (Executive Director Faust and up to six direct reports) and is structured across 1.5 days.

1. Day 1 (Full Day) — Team Performance Training

3. A full-day facilitated training session for the complete senior leadership team. Covers the frameworks, disciplines, and practices that distinguish high-performing leadership teams, including team identity, clarity of purpose, role interdependence, and the conditions required for sustained collective performance.

1. Day 2 (Half Day) — Accountability Training

4. A focused half-day training session equipping the team with a shared language and practical system for holding one another and themselves accountable to commitments, timelines, and team agreements. Emphasis is placed on accountability as a leadership practice and a driver of team performance, not a punitive mechanism.

4. Closing Session with Executive Director Faust (In-Person, Day 2)

1. 1 × 90-minute closing session with Executive Director Faust, held in-person following the Day 2 accountability training

5. To debrief the full engagement, consolidate working agreements and key takeaways, identify next steps in elevating team performance and accountability objectives.

Investment and Terms Professional Fee: $19,000 This fee covers all professional services described above, including the virtual kickoff and individual team member sessions, the 1.5-day in-person Chicago intensive, and the closing session with Executive Director Faust.

Travel and Lodging Airfare, hotel accommodations, and ground transportation associated with the in-person Chicago visit will be arranged and covered directly by the Illinois Housing Development Authority, separate from and in addition to the professional fee above. Syphax Strategic, Inc. will coordinate travel logistics with the Authority’s designated point of contact in advance of the visit.

Invoicing and Payment Syphax Strategic, Inc. will issue an invoice upon initiation of the engagement. Payment is due within fifteen (15) days of the invoice date, subject to the Authority’s standard payment procedures.

Validity of Quote This quote is valid for thirty (30) days from the date of this letter.

We are pleased to continue this partnership with Executive Director Faust and look forward to supporting the IHDA senior leadership team through this next important phase. If you require any adjustments to the scope, formatting, or internal project labeling to align with your procurement or HR requirements, we are happy to revise accordingly.

Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions.

Sincerely, Scott Scott C. Syphax, CEO Syphax Strategic, Inc.

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