Staff Directory
Administration
The Administration Department is responsible for the overall management of CDA operations and carries out policies and resolutions adopted by the CDA Board of Commissioners and Dakota County Board of Commissioners. The department is the primary contact for the CDA Board of Commissioners and is also responsible for agency communications, marketing, legislative activities, information technology, creation of new programs, and personnel activities.
| Name | Position | Phone | Fax |
| Lyn Altenbach | Office Support Assistant | 651-675-4402 | 651-675-4444 |
| Kaili Braa | Assistant Director of Administration & Communications | 651-675-4432 | 651-287-8050 |
| Karissa Goers | Human Resources Administrator | 651-675-4431 | 651-287-8050 |
| Helen Hamwi | Office Support Assistant | 651-675-4549 | 651-675-4444 |
| Meredith Horsch | Office Support Assistant | 651-675-4406 | 651-675-4444 |
| Michael Jacobson | Network Administrator | 651-675-4454 | 651-287-8050 |
| Sarah Jacobson | Administrative Coordinator | 651-675-4434 | 651-287-8050 |
| Alex Mower | Software Administrator | 651-675-4437 | 651-287-8050 |
| Tony Schertler | Executive Director | 651-675-4432 | 651-287-8050 |
| Sara Swenson | Director of Administration & Communications | 651-675-4433 | 651-287-8050 |
Community and Economic Development
The Community & Economic Development Department assists private and non-profit developers of affordable housing with a variety of financing tools that are available through the CDA and works with Dakota County cities on activities that promote economic development, revitalize housing, redevelop blighted areas, renovate commercial buildings and strengthen local services and economies.
| Name | Position | Phone | Fax |
| Lisa Alfson | Director of Community and Economic Development | 651-675-4467 | 651-287-8024 |
| Ike Curley | Weatherization Specialist | 651-675-4471 | 651-287-8022 |
| Maggie Dykes | Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development | 651-675-4464 | 651-287-8020 |
| Kellie Engelman | Community Development Coordinator | 651-675-4468 | 651-287-8027 |
| Mark Hanson | Housing Rehab Coordinator | 651-675-4469 | 651-287-8025 |
| Sheila Hawthorne | Homeownership Specialist | 651-675-4473 | 651-287-8021 |
| Michelle Jacobs | Program Support Assistant | 651-675-4465 | 651-287-8022 |
| Katherine Kugel | Housing Finance Program Coordinator | 651-675-4478 | 651-287-8052 |
| Justin Lindall | Weatherization Coordinator | 651-675-4474 | 651-287-8022 |
| Duane Roman | Housing Rehab Specialist | 651-675-4466 | 651-287-8070 |
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for the CDA’s accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and risk management.
| Name | Position | Phone | Fax |
| Ken Bauer | Director of Finance | 651-675-4450 | 651-287-8030 |
| Deb Braucks | Accounting Specialist | 651-675-4455 | 651-287-8030 |
| Phylicia Butler | Accountant | 651-675-4452 | 651-287-8030 |
| Ashley Campbell | Accountant | 651-675-4460 | 651-287-8030 |
| Carolyn Curielli | Senior Accountant | 651-675-4458 | 651-287-8030 |
| Amy Danich | Senior Accountant | 651-675-4456 | 651-287-8030 |
| Trevor Forsyth | Senior Accountant | 651-675-4451 | 651-287-8030 |
| Nancy Hansen | Accounting Specialist | 651-675-4453 | 651-287-8030 |
| Hannah Marschall | Accountant | 651-675-4459 | 651-287-8030 |
| Chris Meyer | Assistant Director of Finance | 651-675-4457 | 651-287-8030 |
Housing Assistance
The Housing Assistance Department administers the CDA’s federal and locally funded rental assistance programs.
| Name | Position | Phone | Fax |
| Kristen Andersen | Housing Specialist | 651-675-4544 | 651-287-8071 |
| Nikki Anderson | Office Support Assistant | 651-675-4552 | 651-287-8068 |
| Parker Bennett | Office Support Assistant | 651-675-4534 | 651-287-8063 |
| Kacie Everman | Housing Specialist | 651-675-4546 | 651-287-8064 |
| Travis Finlayson | Program Manager | 651-675-4533 | 651-287-8067 |
| Mary Fischer | Housing Specialist | 651-675-4542 | 651-287-8069 |
| Carrie Genereux | Housing Specialist | 651-675-4536 | 651-287-8060 |
| Saadia Gentle | Office Support Assistant | 651-675-4403 | 651-287-8068 |
| Lisa Hohenstein | Director of Housing Assistance | 651-675-4543 | 651-287-8068 |
| Jeanne Johnson | Housing Specialist | 651-675-4541 | 651-287-8065 |
| Loriane McCarty | Housing Specialist | 651-675-4545 | 651-287-8073 |
| Erin Ortiz-Murphy | Housing Specialist | 651-675-4537 | 651-287-8072 |
| Theresa Otto | Housing Specialist | 651-675-4540 | 651-287-8074 |
| Anne Pillsbury | Compliance & Landlord Relations Manager | 651-675-4539 | 651-287-8061 |
| Sarah Rensenbrink | Assistant Director of Housing Assistance | 651-675-4538 | 651-287-8068 |
| Darling Thao | Housing Specialist | 651-675-4535 | 651-287-8066 |
Housing Development
The Housing Finance & Development Department oversees the planning, construction and rehabilitation of CDA owned senior and workforce housing.
| Name | Position | Phone | Fax |
| Troy Blakestad | Capital Projects Administrator | 651-675-4475 | 651-287-8031 |
| Kari Gill | Deputy Executive Director/Director of Housing Development | 651-675-4477 | 651-287-8031 |
| Bob Rosenthal | Capital Projects Manager | 651-675-4483 | 651-287-8031 |
| Nick Sisterman | Capital Projects Manager | 651-675-4480 | 651-287-8031 |
| Lori Zierden | Real Estate Specialist | 651-675-4479 | 651-287-8031 |
Property Management
The Property Management Department handles all of the leasing, management and maintenance of CDA owned properties.
| Name | Position | Phone | Fax |
| Destiny Barron | Assistant Property Manager | 651-675-4556 | 651-287-8042 |
| Doug Boyce | Property Manager | 651-675-4509 | 651-287-8042 |
| Angela Bruss | Property Manager | 651-675-4511 | 651-287-8042 |
| Carla DeYoung | Office Support Assistant | 651-675-4504 | 651-287-8042 |
| Lynn Domeier-Connolly | Property Manager | 651-675-4508 | 651-287-8042 |
| Kelsey Guenther | Program Support Assistant | 651-675-4506 | 651-287-8042 |
| Mary Hartley | Property Manager | 651-675-4521 | 651-287-8042 |
| Neal Hildebrandt | Assistant Director of Property Management | 651-675-4502 | 651-287-8041 |
| Steve Jordan | Property Manager | 651-675-4510 | 651-287-8042 |
| Anna Judge | Director of Property Management | 651-675-4501 | 651-287-8042 |
| Vince Markell | Facilities Contract Manager | 651-675-4507 | 651-287-8042 |
| Amy Nelson | Property Manager | 651-675-4512 | 651-287-8042 |
| Angela Nielsen | Program Manager | 651-675-4520 | 651-287-8042 |
| Tina Raddatz | Office Support Assistant | 651-675-4519 | 651-287-8042 |
| Jenna Setten | Assistant Property Manager | 651-675-4515 | 651-287-8042 |
| Heather Strachota | Property Manager | 651-675-4518 | 651-287-8042 |
| Desiree Westrich | Assistant Property Manager | 651-675-4516 | 651-287-8042 |
| Ashley Woodfin | Property Manager | 651-675-4560 | 651-287-8042 |
| Jackie Wuorenma | Assistant Property Manager | 651-675-4514 | 651-287-8042 |
| Kazoua Yang | Assistant Property Manager | 651-675-4517 | 651-287-8042 |