Meet the team working on your behalf:

		MARY RIPPE PRESIDENT As the association's president, Mary is responsible for the overall operation of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association.  She works with the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Legislative Committee, Nominating Committee, Political Action Committee, Economic Task Force, Industry Standards Task Force, and other ad hoc committees dealing with any specific association or industry issues as they arise.  contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2208
		CARLA BUSH VICE PRESIDENT Carla plans and coordinates all of the training programs held by MHA, including five certification programs, conventions, Independent Owner sessions, special half-day seminars, subsidized housing seminars, and maintenance seminars. Carla also works with the Professional Education Committee and the industry's awards program, MADACS. contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2219
		TOM CASSIDY PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR Tom is the managing editor of the MHA monthly publication, the Advocate, as well as the MHA Buyer's Guide. Tom is also responsible for planning and coordinating the annual Fall Products Show and the vendor show for the annual Working Together Conference. Tom works with the Convention Committee and the Ambassadors Committee. contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2218
		TINA GASSMAN DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Tina defines and implements the public relations strategy and manages the reputation of Minnesota's multi housing industry.  She serves as media spokesperson, directs digital communication, crisis communications, and proactive campaigns throughout the year with the Strategic Public Relations and Charitable Outreach Committees.  Tina also works with the Industry Standards Task Force, Economic Task Force, Technology Committee and Legislative Committee. contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2216
		CONNIE ANDERSON DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP/MARKETING Connie is responsible for membership recruitment and retention. She is responsible for all meetings, education, publications, and services provided for the CIC Midwest - managers/board members of owner-occupied multi-housing. She is also responsible for the Investors Club Meetings, Golf Tournament and Orientations. Connie works with the Membership/Orientation Committee, Golf Committee, Independent Owner Committee and CIC Planning Committee. contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2214
		TODD LILJENQUIST DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Todd is the chief lobbyist representing MHA's interests at the state capitol and on regulatory matters. He is responsible for grassroots activities and the Multi-Housing PAC. Todd also works with the Legislative and Legal Committees. contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2204
		LISA PEILEN DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Lisa is responsible for all of our efforts with city governments including policy development. She coordinates MHA's response to city proposals on regulations and fees as well as works proactively with city council members and staff. contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2217
		TRICIA ERSKINE ACCOUNTANT Tricia manages all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including billing and collections. She also handles personnel functions, payroll, insurance and other benefits administration. contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2212
		JENICA HICKEY INDUSTRY SERVICES MANAGER Jenica's main focus involves developing on-going relationships with owners and managers of multi-housing in Greater Minnesota. She coordinates and staffs all of their member-service programs and is responsible for the recruitment and retention of this segment of our membership. Jenica also works with the Greater Minnesota committee and MHA's Young Professionals.  contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2205
		ALLISON HARKNESS EDUCATION PROGRAMS COORDINATOR  Allison coordinates MHA's certification programs (CRM, CRMT, AHM, TaCCs and CCAM) and organizes the Maintenance Olympics. Additionally, Allison is responsible for coordinating registrations and payments for all educational conferences and CIC Midwest seminars. She assists with golf, is actively involved with MHA's Independent Owners Committee and helps coordinate monthly Investors Clubs.   contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2215
		JUDY KNUTSON MEMBER SERVICES ASSISTANT Besides being the first voice you hear when calling the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, Judy is responsible for forms and leases, the Weekly Update, and assists in all membership functions. She also organizes New and Prospective Member Orientations. contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2201
		MALLORY RUPPERT EDUCATION ASSISTANT Mallory is responsible for coordinating registrations and payments for all educational seminars as well as reporting CEU hours to the Department of Commerce. She maintains our database and troubleshoots website and IT issues. Mallory additionally offers support to our legislative department. contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2202
		STACEY WINSTON MEETINGS & EVENTS COORDINATOR Stacey works with our vendor members and helps administer our Fall Products Show and Working Together exhibits, in addition to the bi-annual Buyer's Guide. She is on the Ambassadors and Convention Committees and helps to coordinate the MADACS Awards program. She is also responsible for assisting with Board of Directors functions and coordinating the Annual Meeting. contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2211
		INGE CASSIDY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Inge is responsible for coordinating the MHA Hotline and assisting with accounting and publications. She helps coordinate advertisement placement in The Advocate.  contact via email direct dial: 952-548-2203