Highly-motivated, creative, collaborative, pragmatic, results-driven leader with extensive management, policy, housing and small business operational experience developed through diverse leadership roles in the private, public and non-profit sectors of Minneapolis.
Responsible for day-to-day operations of 2,000 market rate and affordable apartments in Minneapolis and metro suburbs, including managing 20+ full-time staff. Initiate company-wide technology initiatives and special projects, including managing development of a 43 unit market rate apartment building in Coon Rapids, MN. Collaborate on development of company policies, contract negotiations and business practices.
Managed development approval, financing and construction of Zenith condominiums and Aloft hotel projects. Closed out development of Midtown Exchange Apartments.
Financed affordable housing development and redevelopment for the City of Minneapolis by underwriting, obtaining City Council approval and closing projects. Developed CPED's award-winning "Cluster Housing" policy for single-family homes in North Minneapolis.
Led asset management functions for 1,000+ unit housing portfolio including reporting, compliance reporting, inspections and partner relationships. Initiated financial restructuring and repositioning of distressed assets. Initiated sale of assets that did not align with mission or portfolio.
AICP (lapsed), Certified Residential Manager (CRM)
Current - Twin Cities Housing Alliance (TCHA) Board Member & Housing Policy Committee Co-Chair, Edina Housing Foundation Board Member, Minnesota Multi-Housing Association (MHA) Strategic Policy and Communications Committee Chair
Previous - CommonBond Housing Board Co-Chair 2017-2022, MHA Board Chair 2020-2021, City of Edina Housing Task Force Co-Chair 2020, City of St. Louis Park Crime-Free Housing Task Force Member 2019, City of St. Louis Park Tenant Protection Task Force Member 2017.