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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 12. The new members are Gary Cunningham, Jill Harmon, Jim Nahrgang and Mary Lynn Staley.
"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."
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 health and human services experience, he was the 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.
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.
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 information, visit www.tchabitat.org.
Insight News
March 4, 2008
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