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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) President Susan Haigh introduced four new board members for 2008 at the organization's Annual Meeting on February 12th. The new members are Jill Harmon, Jim Nahrgang, Mary Lynn Staley and Gary Cunningham. "We are honored to welcome the new members to our board," Haigh said. "They each bring with them unique gifts and a passion for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's mission. They join an energetic group of talented board members who work hard to make decent, affordable homeownership a reality." Jill Harmon is the Director and Senior Search Consultant at Schall, Lyman & Company, Inc., where she performs many non-profit management searches. Harmon is an active community volunteer and she plays the cello for the St. Paul Civic Symphony. Jim Nahrgang, Vice President of Human Resources at Ryan Companies, US Inc., has worked in policy development and implementation for more than seven years. He also serves on several other local leadership boards. An active community advocate, Mary Lynn Staley has held leadership positions throughout the Twin Cities. She has participated in Habitat for Humanity Jimmy Carter Work Projects in South Africa and Mexico. As Vice President of Programs and Chief Program Officer for the Northwest Area Foundation, Gary Cunningham has worked to reduce poverty in an eight state region of the United States. In addition to extensive experience in health and human services, he was also a former Director of Planning and Development for Hennepin County, Minn. Cunningham is the founder of the award-winning African American Men Project (AAMP) which has helped reconnect families and communities. The board also recognized outgoing board member Tom Alexander, an influential community leader and attorney with Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd. Alexander donated over 400 hours of pro bono services to TCHFH during his two terms (six years) on the Habitat board. While on the Strategic Planning Committee, he helped lead efforts to shape the 2007-2010 TCHFH Strategic Plan. He also served on the Land Development Committee. "Tom will be greatly missed. He was always the person we went to for guidance with the tough legal questions. He brought his many years of experience as a real estate lawyer to the table as we developed the vision and direction for where and how we build in the 21st Century," said Haigh. The TCHFH Board of Directors elected the following officers for 2008: Mark Lee, Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP, Board Chair; Gerry Stenson, Wells Fargo Bank, Vice-Chair; Peter Torvik, TCF Investments & Insurance, Treasurer; and Jack Frangipane, Medtronic, Secretary. Current Board members include: Mark Anema, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; Tanya Bell, Wellington Management; Randy Boser, Ameriprise Financial; Tim Campbell, Northwest Airlines; Dave Engh, 3M (retired); Paul Fate, CommonBond Communities; Steve Fritze, Ecolab, Inc.; Marquitta Frost, Hennepin County; Jacqueline King, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis; Tom Naughtin; Steve Nelson, ResCap (formerly GMAC-RFC); Mike Nordstrom, General Mills; Darla O'Donnell, United Health Group; Susan Vento, Education Minnesota; and Wesley Walker, Northway Community Trust. About Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity The 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 over 680 homes in the seven-county metro area and engages more than 20,000 volunteers a year. For more information, visit www.tchabitat.org.
February 13, 2008
Contact: Sharon Rolenc, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
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