Staff

Kathy Wetzel-Mastel, Executive Director
Kathy has 12 years' experience in housing development and project management, including 8 years as a member of PRG's housing development team. She 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 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.

Kevin Gulden, Project Manager
Kevin manages PRG's renovation and construction of single-family homes. He has 12 years of experience developing affordable housing in a diverse, urban environment, as well as extensive experience with partnership building and community organizing.

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.

Dawn Williams,
Mortgage Counselor / Program Manager
Dawn manages the homebuyer education and counseling program, facilitates homebuyer education workshops, and counsels clients who want to reach home ownership. She has over 10 years of experience in the housing-related work, including five years working directly with homeowners at risk of foreclosure.

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.

James Bacigalupo, Home Ownership Advisor
James works with individuals and families at risk of foreclosure. He has many years of experience in lending and collections, and was drawn to PRG's foreclosure counseling program because of his commitment to helping people resolve challenging situations.

Board of Directors

Officers

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.

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.

Julie Tessier, Thomson Reuters
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.

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.

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.

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.

Ned Foster, Dougherty Mortgage
Ned has extensive financial and real estate expertise. His professional background includes working at the MCDA (now Minneapolis CPED), Old Town Restorations, and Towle Financial. He has also volunteered on crime patrols and in neighborhood organizations.

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 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.

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.