| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity elects new chair and board members for 2007 |
|
|
|
|
Contact: Sharon Rolenc (MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – March 9, 2007) Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity President Susan Haigh recently announced the election of Mark Lee as board chair and three new board members for 2007: Tanya Bell, Jacqueline King, and Wesley Walker. “Twin Cities Habitat is fortunate to have the guidance of these exceptional community leaders,” said Haigh. “They are making honorable commitments to eliminating poverty housing and making decent, affordable shelter for all people a matter of conscience.” Being elected Board Chair will only strengthen Mark Lee’s longtime alliance with TCHFH. Having volunteered with Habitat for over 12 years, Lee has graciously given countless hours working toward the shared goal of transforming families, neighborhoods and communities, one home at a time. Lee has served on events committees, volunteered over 300 construction hours on build sites, and has been a dedicated board member for the last 4 years, previously serving as vice-chair. Lee is a partner at Maslon Edelman Borman and Brand, LLP law firm in Minneapolis. “We've just adopted our new strategic plan and there is tremendous energy throughout Habitat,” said Lee. “I'm looking forward to increasing the number of families we help move from inadequate housing to decent, affordable housing.” Tanya Bell is director of development and acquisitions and also manages the residential portfolio of Wellington Management, Inc. A collaborator by nature, Tanya works closely with government agencies such as the Planning and Zoning departments, City Council, neighborhood associations and other constituents vital to creating successful urban projects. She is an active volunteer in the St. Paul public schools, and also received the CityBusiness 40 Under 40 Award for up-and-coming Twin Cities leaders. Currently the Assistant Vice President - Community Affairs Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Jacqueline King has a long history of working for the Federal Reserve Bank in various capacities. King is committed to Habitat’s mission to eliminate poverty housing, and providing decent and affordable housing, by giving her time to numerous community service organizations. She serves as Member of the Advisory Board for Fannie Mae’s Twin Cities Partnership Office, Member of the St. Paul Truth in Sale of Housing Board, and Co-Chairperson of the Minnesota Affordable Homes Congress. A seasoned community advocate, Wesley Walker will contribute insight and elaboration on the housing needs of the Twin Cities. Walker currently serves as the Executive Director of NorthWay Community Trust, a community support organization devoted to increasing the quality of life in North Minneapolis. Appointed by Mayor R.T. Rybeck as Co-Chair of the West Broadway Alive Task Force, Walker was involved in coordinating a land use study for the development of West Broadway Avenue, a main retail arterial in North Minneapolis. Returning Board Members are: Tom Alexander, Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren; Mark Anema, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; Randy Boser, Ameriprise Financial; Tim Campbell, Northwest Airlines; Dave Engh, 3M (retired); Paul Fate, CommonBond Communities; Jack Frangipane, Medtronic; Steve Fritze, Ecolab; Marquitta Frost, Hennepin County; Mark Lee, Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand; Tom Naughtin, Bremer Bank; Steve Nelson, GMAC-RFC; Mike Nordstrom, General Mills; Darla O’Donnell, UnitedHealth Group; Mary Schumacher, Andersen Corporation; Gerry Stenson, Wells Fargo; Peter Torvik, TCF Investments and Insurance; Kou Vang, JB Realty; and Sue Vento, Education Minnesota. About Twin Cities Habitat for HumanityThe mission of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is to eliminate poverty housing from the Twin Cities and to make decent, affordable shelter for all people a matter of conscience. Volunteer labor, donated materials and contributed funds are used to build and renovate homes in the Twin Cities area. Working under the faith-based principle that no profit should be gained from assisting those in need, Habitat for Humanity charges no interest on the mortgages that it issues to homebuyers. Families who purchase Habitat homes are selected based on need, ability to repay the zero percent mortgage, and willingness to partner. Families put in 300–500 hours of "sweat equity" helping to build Habitat homes. Since 1985, TCHFH has built 650 homes in the seven-county metro area and engages more than 20,000 volunteers a year. For more information, visit www.tchabitat.org.
--END-- |
