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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) President Sue 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 a Director and Senior Search Consultant at Schall, Lyman & Company, Inc., where she performs many non-profit management searches. She 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. 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.
"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.
Contributed by Jessie Houlihan
Photo caption: Tom Alexander was honored at the Annual Dinner for his contributions as board member. Pictured from the left: Laura Alexander, Tom Alexander and board member Marquitta Frost.
Photo by Sharon Rolenc
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