Announcing Six New Board Members

Simpson Housing Services

Simpson Housing Services is pleased to welcome six new members to its board of directors. The members are:

Malissa Adams, The Diversity Institute
Raegan Henderson, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Jill LaViolette, Cargill, Inc.
Megan Mahony, Community Volunteer
Kimberly Smith Moore, Wells Fargo
Jan Russell, Good Samaritan United Methodist Church

“We are pleased to welcome a talented group of new members to Simpson’s board – each with a diverse range of experiences, skills, and perspectives – that will be greatly valued as the Simpson team focuses on our mission to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness,” says Executive Director Steve Horsfield.

The Simpson team also extends its gratitude to three individuals who recently completed two three-year terms on its board of directors:

Lori Boisclair, Boisclair Corporation
Mary “Muffie” Gabler, Community Volunteer
Buffy Moore, Hennepin County

We are grateful for each person’s valuable leadership and contributions over the years.  We also thank Buffy Moore for sharing her lived experience of homelessness and helping us amplify the voices of the community members we serve. Click here to view Buffy’s video.

Simpson Housing Services’ board of directors is led by Board President John Green and the Executive Committee:

Board Vice President Ivan Ludmer, City of Minneapolis Attorney’s Office
Board Treasurer Victor Okoye, Victor Okoye CPA, LLC
Board Secretary Lee Thoresen, RBC Wealth Management

“I’m excited to be in this circle of leaders. We are a diverse group of people. Our personalities and careers are different. What brings us together at the end of the day is our mission and desire to end homelessness in the Twin Cities,” says Board President John Green.

To learn more about Simpson’s board of directors, click here.