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Our Leadership

In 2022, Jessie became only the 3rd Executive Director in Alliance’s now 35-year history. Jessie got her start in housing as a social worker and now brings that mentality to leading the Alliance team as we create homes, provide compassionate support to residents, and work to change policies and systems that create housing instability. A lifelong Minneapolis resident, Jessie loves to get away Up North with her family.

As Alliance’s Senior Property Manager since 2024, Mike brings decades of experience to leading our Property Management Team. From routine maintenance to the leasing process with new residents, Mike and his team work to build relationships with residents and neighbors that lead to long-term stability for all. Away from the office, Mike loves to travel, particularly to visit his adult children.

As Director of Development, Craig is in charge of all fundraising and communications at Alliance. After more than a decade as an attorney, Craig made the switch to fundraising at local housing organizations before joining Alliance in 2024. Outside work, Craig can often be found attending live music or at MNUFC matches.

After a long career in finance at for profit companies, Cliff joined Alliance as its Controller in 2024. In this position, Cliff oversees all financial and accounting processes at Alliance including compliance, reporting, budging, and forecasting. When not hard at work, Cliff spends as much time as possible with his family and beloved corgi.

Our Staff

Cheree

Assistant Property Manager

James

Maintenance Supervisor

Lyle

Maintenance Associate

Morris

Maintenance Associate

Emily

Property Management Administrative Assistant

Eva Schmidt

Fundraising & Communications Coordinator
eschmidt@alliancehousinginc.org, 612-870-2261

April

Office Administrator

Our Board

Tamika Baskin

Assistant Director of Operations, MPHA 

Leah Hall

Community Development Director, MHP

Mindy Hangsleben

Owner, Varyn Consulting LLC 

Yvonne Rashida C. Jackson

Vice President of Housing Operations 
Project for Pride in Living

Jack Kratzmark

Retired Financial Management Consultant

Dean A. LeDoux (Secretary)

Retired Attorney

Jarett J. Lettner

Senior Vice-President, Wells Fargo 

Casie M. Moen (President)

US Bank CDC 

Marilyn Nelson

Director of Stewardship & Development
St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church and School 

Ben A. Olk, III (President Emeritus)

National Checking Company 

Scott Redd

President/CEO
Sabathani Community Center 

Amy R. Schmid (Treasurer)

Consultant; asset management

Tyrone Shields

Human Services Student

Miranda D. Walker (Vice President)

Impact Capital Manager

Chris Wilson

Retired Housing Development