Staff

David Rubedor, Executive Director
David has extensive experience in community development, including five years as executive director of Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association. He worked as part of PRG's housing development team from 1994 to 1998 and returned in 2004 as executive director. He is responsible for the organization's finances, budgeting, fundraising, personnel, and public relations.

William Alvord, Financial Manager
Bill has been a CPA since 1949. He is responsible for financial oversight of the organization as a whole and the financial aspects of asset management for PRG's cooperative rental units. He has been with PRG since 1997.

Carrie Williams-Noren, Communications Manager
Carrie coordinates communications and media relations, conducts foundation and individual fundraising campaigns, and edits PRG's newsletter, website, and other publications. Her background includes an M.A. in cultural anthropology. She joined the PRG staff in August 2002.

Paul McCluskey, Administrative Assistant
Paul maintains office systems, tends to PRG's technology needs, and provides administrative support. He has extensive experience in office management and accounting, including running his own business and creating systems for several non-profit organizations. He began work at PRG in April 2005.

Douglas Wise, Project Coordinator
Doug is responsible for developing multi-family budgets and coordinating multi-family projects. He began working with PRG in 1998. He has over 20 years of experience both planning and implementing housing projects and programs.

Kathy Wetzel-Mastel, Project Manager
Kathy works with the development team to oversee design and manage construction of both single-family homes and multi-family projects. Her experience includes implementing Harrison Neighborhood's housing plan as well as managing construction for residential developments. Kathy joined the PRG staff in 2000.

Erin Green, Marketing Agent
Erin markets affordable homes developed by PRG and other non-profit developers. She has been selling real estate for over 10 years and specializes in meeting the unique needs of non-profit organizations and low- to moderate-income buyers. She joined our staff in 2001.

Stacey Bostwick,
Mortgage Counselor / Program Manager
Stacey manages the homebuyer education and counseling program, facilitates homebuyer education workshops, and counsels clients who want to reach home ownership. She has two years' experience as a housing counselor for people with disabilities, as well as a background in housing development, including an M.A. in Urban and Regional Planning. Stacey began working at PRG in 2005.

Jennifer Lancour, Home Ownership Advisor
Jennifer counsels individuals and families at risk of mortgage foreclosure and assists with homebuyer education workshops and program outreach. She comes to us with years of experience in legal studies, advocating for claimants with human rights issues. She also has a background in multicultural issues and Spanish language skills, which expand the program's ability to serve the Latino community.

Board of Directors

Officers

Jean Wassenaar, Thomson West
Jean is a resident of Markley Square, a PRG development in the Central neighborhood. Her volunteer experience includes past service as an attorney for Minneapolis Legal Aid, an organizer and board member with Northside Tenants Union, and a board member of Southside Family Nurturing Center. She currently serves as a volunteer for Markley Square Condominium Association.

Mark Schoenbaum, Minnesota Department of Health
Mark has over 20 years of experience with PRG and functions as the board historian. His expertise includes finance, personnel, and working with neighborhood organizations.

Ned Foster,
Towle Financial, an affiliate of Wells Fargo Bank
Ned has an extensive financial and real estate background; he has worked at the MCDA, Old Town Restorations, and AGM Financial. He has also volunteered on crime patrols and in neighborhood organizations.

Erich Wunderlich, Burnsville Volkswagen
Professionally, Erich has 20 years of business management and accounting experience. He was a founding member (and president for five years) of Lyndale Neighborhood Development Corporation and has served as a PRG board member since 1991.

Members

Mark Allen, Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors
Mark has been executive director of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors since 1998 and has worked in the real estate industry since 1978. He is also director of the MAAR Realtor Foundation, which provides grants to charitable housing organizations.

Michael Anderson, Nonprofits Assistance Fund
As a loan officer and trainer for Nonprofits Assistance Fund, Michael works closely with nonprofit organizations throughout Minnesota, assessing their financial needs and providing technical assistance on financial management topics. He joined the PRG board of directors in August 2008.

Margaret Benson, CPA
Margaret is a CPA who works primarily with homeownersí and condominium associations. As such, she has a unique view of the interests of home owners as well as 30 yearsí experience in bookkeeping and accounting.

Chris Gams, Bottineau Neighborhood Association
Chris has nearly 14 years' experience as a community organizer, primarily in the areas of community-based planning and citizen involvement in issue identification and priority setting. He has worked for five different Minneapolis neighborhoods and is currently the coordinator for the Bottineau Neighborhood Association.

Justo Garcia, Hennepin County-Powderhorn Partners
Justo has worked as a vocational counselor since 2000 and has volunteered as a math tutor for youth and adults since 2001. His past leadership experience includes serving on the board of directors of Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (where he also served as treasurer) and on the board of Career Gear Twin Cities.

Mark Scholtes, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Mark is a partner in PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is also a member of various professional and civic organizations and participates in other volunteer events.

Loretta Smith, Thomson West
Loretta has worked for non-profit organizations as a resident director and as an attorney for seven years. She created a mentoring and job shadowing program in collaboration with a Minneapolis public school, industry, and the union. She also served on the board of directors of a credit union for three years.

Julie Tessier, Thomson West
Julie is an attorney who also has over 15 yearsí experience as a family therapist and social worker, focusing primarily on low-income families. She has worked with several non-profit organizations in the Chicago area and now works at Thomson West in electronic publishing.

Maralyn Weihe, Thomson West
Maralyn Weihe is an occupational health nurse. She is past president of Business and Professional Women of America and past chair of the board of Chain of Lakes Chemical Dependency Services, Inc.

Peter McLaughlin, County Commissioner (Honorary Board Member)
Peter is one of the original organizers of PRG and has expertise working with Hennepin County, the legislature, and many community groups and issues.