Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Nancy Lee, Chair
Nancy was introduced to Clare Housing through several Friends Dining with Friends events and joined the board in 2008. Nancy brings over twenty years of nonprofit experience and consults in the areas of strategic, financial, and operational management for LarsonAllen.
Kathleen Andrus, Vice President
Kathy is the Vice President of Career Management Services, Right Management and joined Clare Housing's board in 2005. She has an interest in and commitment to social justice and working with people who make things happen. Kathy currently serves as board vice president and is the governance committee chair.
Robert Siegfried, Treasurer
Bob became interested with Clare Housing through friends and because of his interest in giving back to the community. He joined the board in 2008 and is currently serving as the Treasurer. Bob is the CFO at American Red Cross, Twin Cities Area Chapter.
Jodi Pritchard, Secretary
Jodi joined the Clare Housing board in 2002 with the goal to help grow the agency. She became acquainted with the organization through the Minneapolis to Chicago AIDS Ride and cooking at Damiano House. She currently serves as the board secretary and is a social worker at Hennepin County Prepetition Screening.
MEMBERS
John W. Atkinson
John became interested in Clare Housing through hosting a Friends Dining with Friends event last year. He joined the board in 2010 with a desire to give back to the community and is interested in utilizing his financial expertise. John is currently the National Audit Sector leader for the KPMG retail sector.
Stephanie Battle
Stephanie joined the board of directors in 2010. Stephanie has extensive experience in affordable and transitional housing and serves as the Director of Program Services at the YWCA St. Paul. She became interested in Clare Housing because of her passion for and commitment to working with underserved populations.
Robert Brandt
Bob became interested in Clare Housing through St. Joan of Arc and Grace House. He joined the Clare Housing board in 2010. Bob brings experience in counseling, psychology and leadership, and is passionate about giving back to his community. Robert is the Ombudsperson/Vice-Provost at Walden University.
Hudie Broughton
Hudie began his volunteer service at AIDS Care Partners in 2003. He was instrumental in leading the merger between ACP and Clare Housing. Hudie has served on the executive committee since 2005 and recently completed a two year commitment as board chair. Professionally, Hudie is a Financial Advisor & Vice President with The Broughton Group at Merrill Lynch.
Kay Cady
Kay joined the board of directors in 2010 with an interest in supporting people in the community living with HIV/AIDS. With an extensive background in nonprofits, she brings a wealth of expertise in governance and fundraising. Kay is the Executive Director at the Minnesota State Fair Foundation.
Gustavo Gomez
Gustavo joined Clare Housing in 2005 with the intent of becoming more involved in community work and follow his volunteer passion after a 31-year career at 3M. Gustavo has hosted several Friends Dining with Friends events since he joined the board.
Dan Hunt
a way to utilize his development experience in an area outside of traditional real estate. He is involved in a number of organizations working toward sensible land use and real estate development.
Jeffery Flynn
Jeff first became involved with Clare Housing as a volunteer cook at Grace House in 2007 and later became interested in helping at the board level. He joined the board in 2008 and is the Lead Physician at Urgent Care and Occupational Health, NOW Medical Center.
Chuck Peterson
Chuck joined the board in 2010 and is Vice President of Member Relations and Operations at the Minnesota Council on Foundations. Chuck has an extensive background in nonprofit management, including a previous stint on Clare House's board and serving as the executive director of Grace House in the mid '90's.
Ann Ruff
Ann was introduced to Grace House through St. Joan of Arc and began volunteering to cook in 1992. She has followed the growth of Clare Housing and is interested in helping create affordable places to live for people in need. Ann serves as the Vice President, Resource Development at CommonBound Communities.
Michael Staufacker
Michael re-joined the board in 2008, after an initial tenure in the late 1990's. He has assisted with numerous fundraising events and enjoys helping with the landscaping at Damiano House. Michael is the Director of Population Health Strategies at StayWell Health Management.
Anna Tockman
Anna joined the board in 2008 and has a long-standing interest in HIV/AIDS issues and commitment to social justice. Her involvement with Clare Housing allows her to have an impact on both. She is the Manager of Health Policy at UCare Minnesota.
