www.housingresourcecenter.org
A program of the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation

HousingResource Centers

Northeast
Ph: 612-378-7985
FAX: 612-378-7986

Northwest
Ph: 612-588-3033
FAX: 612-588-3028

NorthMetro
Ph: 651-486-7401
FAX: 651-486-7424

Southside
Ph: 612-722-7141
FAX: 612-722-6367

Saint Paul
Ph: 651-228-1077
FAX: 651-228-1083

Complete Contact Info

Who We Are

The HousingResource Center is a program of the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation. GMHC's mission is to preserve, improve and increase affordable housing for low and moderate income families, as well as assist communities with housing revitalization.

The HousingResource Center is a community service for homeowners and provides comprehensive free housing services to all residents of participating communities, while also improving the community and its housing stock. The HousingResource Center provides numerous services, including individual, high quality, complete assistance through the purchase, financing, refinancing or construction/renovation process.



Current Staff by Location:

HousingResource Center-Northeast  Contact Info

Northeast Staff:

Samantha J. Larson-- Program Representative
Ms. Larson joined GMHC in March 2005. Ms. Larson is the Program Representative for the HousingResource Center-Northeast. Ms. Larson completed an internship at Macalester-Groveland Community Council while attending the University of Minnesota and she has over four years of previous customer service experience. Ms. Larson graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Housing Studies.

Denise P. Eloundou-- Program Administrator
Ms. Eloundou is currently the Program Administrator at the HousingResource Center™-Northeast. Ms. Eloundou joined GMHC in 2002, working with the administration of loan programs and ensuring that HousingResource Center™ clients receive required information and resources. Ms. Eloundou has two years previous experience working with Minneapolis Public Housing Authority as a VISTA*Community Worker.

Ronald J. Korsh-- Residential Designer/Construction Manager
Mr. Korsh studied architecture at the University of Minnesota and was the principal of ArchiStudio, his own residential design firm. During that time he worked with many non-profit and neighborhood based groups designing both new and renovated affordable single-family and multi-family residences. Since 1997 he has worked as a construction manager and residential designer at GMHC's HousingResource Center™-Northeast location. Mr. Korsh continues to work with neighborhood non-profit groups for GMHC's large whole house renovation projects. Mr. Korsh helps identify problem properties, draws plans, writes specifications, bids out projects, hires contractors and guides construction through to the final sale. Mr. Korsh also works with individual homeowners on their home improvement projects.

Robert Schmotter-- Construction Manager
Mr. Schmotter joined GMHC in the fall of 2007 at the HousingResource Center™-Northwest. Mr. Schmotter is a seasoned project management professional and has over 20 years of experience in the construction field. Mr. Schmotter began his career in his family's owned and operated contracting business, which provided residential and commercial renovations and new home construction. After 11 years in the family business and attaining his Bachelor's Degree in Business and Economics, Mr. Schmotter went to work for the Center for Energy and Environment where he spent 12 years working as a project coordinator/manager for Metropolitan Airports Commission Sound Insulation Project. Most recently, he worked as a Residential Energy Auditor/Inspector for Community Action of Minneapolis.

HousingResource Center-Northwest  Contact Info

Northwest Staff:

Jennifer A. Camacho-- Program Administrator
Ms. Camacho came to the HousingResource Center™-Northwest in November of 2000, and is now the Program Administrator. Ms. Camacho has several years experience in community non-profit program administration and management. She is a graduate of North Hennepin Community College with an associate's degree in Administrative Management and is an active participant in the Robbinsdale Community Education Advisory Counsel, Family Services Collaborative and Desegregation and Integration Community Counsel.

Warren Ditch-- Construction Manager
Mr. Ditch joined GMHC in February 2000. Mr. Ditch served an apprenticeship in carpentry and cabinet-making after discharge from the Navy in 1946. Later, Mr. Ditch owned a construction firm for 17 years. In 1968 he joined the Minneapolis Housing and Redevelopment Authority (MHRA). He retired on December 31, 1999. After serving 33 years at the Minneapolis Community Development Agency (MCDA) in management and as a special consultant in Multi-family Housing Projects, he joined GMHC as a Construction Manager for the HousingResource Center™-Northwest. This location serves four suburbs: Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, Brooklyn Center as well as the northern neighborhoods of Minneapolis. Mr. Ditch provides assistance to special assignments (Little Earth), and also monitors properties within the "flipping" community.

Janet Lauseng-- Construction Manager
Ms. Lauseng is an accomplished construction project manager, having 15 years managing remodel and construction projects beginning her journey in a facilities/hospital setting. Ms. Lauseng worked as a member of a design team, as a space planner and oversaw new construction of single family homes learning all aspects of homebuilding. Ms. Lauseng enjoys problem solving and helping people in the community to better their lives by improving their homes and environment.

Jodi Struck-- Program Representative
Ms. Struck joined GMHC in September 2009 and serves as the Program Representative for the HousingResource Center™ Northwest. Previously she completed two years in the AmeriCorps program, the first year at Employment Action Center and the second at Hope Community Inc., both in Minneapolis. Her previous volunteer and work experience include KFAI Radio. Midtown Community Restorative Justice, and the YWCA of Minneapolis. She graduated in 2007 with two Bachelors of Arts degrees in Reconciliation Studies and Third World Studies.

Sara Allen-- Program Assistant
Ms. Allen began working for GMHC in June 2009, and currently works as a loan processor for the Northeast and Northwest HousingResource Center™. She is currently an Urban Studies B.A. undergraduate at the University of Minnesota, set to graduate in December 2009.

Heidi Moeller-- Program Assistant
Ms. Moeller joined GMHC in April 2009. She is the Program Assistant at the HousingResource Center™ Northwest. Ms. Moeller graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. She has had a wide range of experiences including a background as a Mortgage Loan Specialist with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and a Foreclosure Specialist with Fidelity National Foreclosure Solutions.

Tami Huemoeller-- Loan Coordinator
Ms. Huemoeller joined GMHC in September 2009 and serves as the Loan Coordinator for the HousingResource Center™ Northwest. She previously worked for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage as a mortgage loan processor and underwriter. Ms. Huemoeller graduated in December of 2008 from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. While at UND, she completed an internship with their Division of Continuing Education Marketing Department. Ms. Huemoeller is an active volunteer with a non-profit group centered on youth leadership, development and service.

David Arbit-- Loan Coordinator
Mr. Arbit joined GMHC in September of 2009. He received his B.A. from Macalester College in Urban Geography and International Political Science. He then went on to his graduate studies at the University of Minnestoa’s Hubert Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. In 2009, he received his Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) with an emphasis on Housing and Community Development as well as Economic and Workforce Development. Mr. Arbit has been working as a consultant for HUD’s Empowerment Zone as well as with the Family Housing Fund. He has also worked with the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, the Neighborhood Planning for Community Revitalization program, and in the Research and Business Development departments of CPED.

HousingResource Center-Southside  Contact Info

Southside Staff:

Angelique R. Flemons-- Program Administrator
Ms. Flemons works at the HousingResource Center™-Southside as the Program Administrator. Prior to joining GMHC, she worked for United Properties for five years in property management. Ms. Flemons also has her Real Estate license and Appraisal license and worked as a realtor for Coldwell Banker Burnet. Ms. Flemons also has a degree in Education from the University of Minnesota. Ms. Flemons enjoys helping people get the resources they need to achieve their housing goals.

Renee Turch-- Program Representative
Ms. Turch joined GMHC in May of 2007. She is currently the Program Representative at the Housing Resource Center™-South. Ms. Turch spent eleven years at USDA, Rural Developments as a loan specialist responsible for delivery of the guaranteed rural housing program to rural areas of Minnesota. Prior to that Ms. Turch was an Assistant County Supervisor with USDA, Farmers Home Administration in Cambridge, MN. Ms. Turch attended the University of Minnesota in an Upward Mobility program with an emphasis in Agricultural Economics.

John Hott-- Construction Manager
Mr. Hott joined GMHC in June of 2006 after 12 years with The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE). Mr. Hott has over 30 years of experience in the residential construction industry. Over half of this experience has been in the field working on new homes as well as remodeling projects. The other 15 years has been in construction management, managing personnel, training and working with contractors, writing specifications, and helping staff resolve issues with challenging homeowners. While at CEE, Mr. Hott developed extensive experience in Indoor Air Quality while managing and assisting in training their testing staff. Mr. Hott has an Associate's Arts Degree in Construction Technology, is a certified home inspector and has various other certificates including Lead-Safe Work Practices.

HousingResource Center-NorthMetro  Contact Info

NorthMetro Staff:

Marie A. Malrick-- Program Administrator
Ms. Malrick joined GMHC in March of 2000 after graduating from Hamline University with an Urban Studies degree. She interned at Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Services, Inc. in Saint Paul, MN. Ms. Malrick's responsibilities included participation in rezoning parcels of land, organizing and conducting a neighborhood housing conditions survey, conducting community meetings and compiling information. Ms. Malrick works at the HousingResource Center™-NorthMetro as the Program Administrator administering home improvement programs to homeowners.

Paul G. Soenneker-- Construction Manager
Mr. Soenneker began his work at GMHC as a Construction Manager in June, 2001. Mr. Soenneker's background includes 18 years in the construction trade, where he has extensive hands-on experience as a contractor. While managing and working at his own contracting business, Mr. Soenneker served both central Minnesota and the Twin Cities area. Providing technical assistance to residential homeowners, constructing new single-family homes and renovating existing homes have contributed to his work as a construction manager at the HousingResource Center™-NorthMetro. Previous to his work as a contractor, Mr. Soenneker attended St. Cloud State University. Mr. Soenneker is also active in the local chapter of the Lion's Club, working on a variety of community development projects.

Sue M. Schirmers-- Program Assistant
Ms. Schirmers joined GMHC in November 2003. Ms. Schirmers is the Program Representative at the HousingResource Center™- NorthMetro. Ms. Schirmers has over five years experience in the construction industry working as the office manager at a remodeling company. Additional work experience for Ms. Schirmers includes five years at the North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Ms. Schirmers graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and is an active community volunteer.

HousingResource Center-Saint Paul  Contact Info

Saint Paul Staff:

Laura E. Bolstad-- Program Administrator
Ms. Bolstad joined GMHC in September 2005 and is the Program Administrator for the HousingResource Center™-Saint Paul. Ms. Bolstad graduated from St. Olaf College in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and English. Ms. Bolstad has completed internships in the Housing Services Department of Lutheran Social Service of MN and at the Lutheran Coalition for Public Policy in MN. Ms. Bolstad has had a wide range of experiences, from sales/marketing and volunteering to studying abroad in Costa Rica and the Czech Republic.

Nick Boettcher-- Program Representative
Mr. Boettcher joined GMHC in June 2008 and serves as Program Representative for the St. Paul HousingResource Center™. While a student at the University of Minnesota, Mr. Boettcher interned with the Metropolitan Design Center and subsequently with the Longfellow Community Council, conducting and assisting with research into urban development and design. Mr. Boettcher also worked as an intern with People Serving People, an emergency housing and social services provider in Minneapolis, as well as in housing inspections for the City of Minneapolis. His professional experience includes five months with an appraisal management company. Mr. Boettcher graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and minor concentrations in Mass Communication and Geography.

Curt L. Bennett-- Construction Manager
Mr. Bennett joined GMHC in August 2000. Mr. Bennett has 20 years of extensive work experience and educational training related to the construction industry. While working as a project manager he was responsible for the successful management and completion of new and renovated single family and multifamily housing developments, in both the public and private sectors. While managing and working at his own general contracting firm, Mr. Bennett obtained extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of residential construction. In addition to his construction background, Mr. Bennett obtained a degree in Safety Engineering from The University of California at San Diego, which serves him well while assisting homeowners in the inherent dangers of residential remodeling. Working at the HousingResource Center™-Saint Paul and Northeast, Mr. Bennett enjoys helping homeowners solve problems, coordinate tasks and achieve specific goals.

 
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