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.
HousingResource Center-Northwest Contact Info
Northwest Staff:
Paxia Lor--Program Representative
Ms. Lor currently works as the Program Representative for the HousingResource Center™-Northwest. Previously she had worked for the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association as a Child Care Subsidy Specialist. Her previous work experiences also include working as a Crisis Counselor for Saint Paul Youth Services in Saint Paul and as a Parenting Program Coordinator for the Women's Association of Minnesota. Ms. Lor graduated from Concordia University in Saint Paul, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Human Behavior in June 2000. She is fluent in Hmong and English.
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.
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-Southside Contact Info
Southside Staff:
Kendra A. Ryan-- Program Representative
Ms. Ryan joined GMHC in September of 2005. Ms. Ryan is the Program Assistant for the HousingResource Center™-Southside. Previously she worked for Allina Hospitals and Clinics in the Home Oxygen and Medical Equipment division. Ms. Ryan graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stout with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies and enjoys working with individuals and families to meet their housing needs.
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.
Stephen W. Green-- Construction Manager
Mr. Green joined GMHC in February of 2001 with 28 years of experience in both new and rehab construction. His experience includes seven years of new construction building new ranch-style housing in the greater Des Moines, Iowa area and 21 years remodeling homes as a class A licensed building contractor in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area. His background includes international experience participating in the construction of two new homes in Japan during 1997-98. Mr. Green received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Iowa in 1964. During 1972-1977, Mr. Green was on the faculty part time while working as a teacher and graduate research assistant in the Department of Sociology in a masters degree program at Iowa State University. Mr. Green is on the Advisory Council and a teacher with the Minneapolis Adult Community Education Program. Mr. Green is the construction manager for the HousingResource Center™-Southside and is under contract with the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association. Besides assisting residents in all manner of construction issues, he is developing an expertise in the area of indoor air quality (IAQ) and affordable, durable energy efficient homes.
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.
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.