Staff

Kathy Wetzel-Mastel
Executive Director
Kathy has 13 years' experience in housing development and project management, including 8 years as a member of PRG's housing development team prior to becoming Executive Director in 2009. She is responsible for the organization's finances, budgeting, fundraising, personnel, and public relations.

William Alvord
Financial Manager
Bill is a CPA and has been an accountant and financial executive since 1949. He is responsible for financial oversight of the organization and has been with PRG since 1997.

Carolyn Williams-Noren
Communications Manager
Carolyn is responsible for PRG's publications, media relations, and social media activities, as well as foundation and individual fundraising. Her background includes an M.A. in cultural anthropology. She joined the PRG staff in 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 15 years of experience developing affordable housing in a diverse, urban environment, as well as extensive experience with partnership building and community organizing. He is a licensed real estate broker and joined PRG in 2009.

Erin Green
Marketing and Development Coordinator
Erin markets affordable homes developed by PRG and other non-profit developers. She specializes in meeting the unique needs of non-profit organizations and low- to moderate-income buyers. She has been a licensed realtor since 1996 and 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 11 years of experience in housing-related work, including six 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. Jennifer 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 counsels clients at risk of foreclosure and assists with foreclosure program administration and outreach. This is his second year working with PRG through the LISC Americorps program; he also has eight years' experience in lending.

Board of Directors

Officers

Chris Gams
Bottineau Neighborhood Association
Chris has over 15 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 25 years of business management and accounting expertise. He was a founding member (and president for five years) of Lyndale Neighborhood Development Corporation and has been a board member (and chair for 2 years) of Southside Family Charter School. He has served on PRG's board since 1991.

Margaret Benson
CPA
Margaret is the proprietor of Margaret M. Benson, LLC and works primarily with homeowners' associations and small businesses. She has a unique view of the interests of home owners as well as 30 years' experience in bookkeeping and accounting.

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

Julio Alaniz
State Farm Insurance
Julio has lived in Minneapolis since 2007 and has been an insurance agent since 2005. His strong commitment to the community is reflected in his volunteer service to Youth CARE, for which he won the 2005 Bruce A. Palmer Distinguished Volunteer Service Award.

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.

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.