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About Acts

Every Homeowner Started Somewhere

For 30 years, we’ve been coaching families through their homeownership journey—one brave step at a time.

About Acts

Every Homeowner Started Somewhere

For 30 years, we’ve been coaching families through their homeownership journey—one brave step at a time.

Proven Impact

Over the past three decades, Acts has helped nearly 4,500 families become homeowners and build over $143 million in equity – strengthening families and creating more stable, thriving communities.

 

Take a look at our newest Annual Report, which shares alumni family stories and Acts’ record-breaking outcomes from last year. 

2025 Annual Report

Thousands of Families. One Mission.

Acts Housing makes it possible for families with barriers (credit, savings, financial, language, etc.) to become homeowners. We work alongside the families we serve as coaches, guiding them through every step to homeownership. Every family deserves the opportunity to build stability, create wealth, and pass opportunity on to the next generation.

Our Mission: Empowerment Through Homeownership 
 


Acts Housing is committed to building strong, vibrant, connected communities by helping individuals and families from diverse socio-economic backgrounds overcome the cultural, financial, and generational barriers to homeownership.

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Our Vision: Vibrant Neighborhoods Through Homeownership 
 
 


Your Journey, Our Support

Homebuyer
Coaching

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A HUD certified Homebuyer Coach guides your unique path to homeownership.

Financing
Support

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Acts Lending is an alternative financing option for families that don’t qualify for a loan from a traditional financial institution.

Real Estate
Services

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Licensed agents represent you in finding and buying your home.

Rehab
Coaching

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 Step-by-step help for families buying fixer-uppers.

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Work With Us

At Acts Housing, our work changes lives. We help families overcome barriers to homeownership and create pathways to long-term stability and wealth.

Our team is made up of passionate, collaborative professionals who believe homeownership is a foundation for stronger families and neighborhoods. Every role at Acts Housing contributes to that mission.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your efforts directly impact families and communities, Acts Housing could be the place for you.

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Partner With Us

Every referral to Acts Housing helps a family move closer to safe, stable, and affordable homeownership. Lenders, community organizations, local governments, and local partners play a critical role in connecting families with the resources they need to succeed.

When you refer a family to Acts Housing, you are not just sending them to another service—you are helping open the door to long-term financial stability and stronger neighborhoods.

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The People Behind the Mission

We’re rehab coaches, real estate agents, and lending professionals—all united by one commitment: helping families succeed.


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Executive Leadership

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Michael Gosman

President & CEO

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Kelly E. Andrew

Executive Director - Rock County / VP Strategic Partnerships

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Brian Malaney

Chief Financial Officer

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Deatra Kemp

VP Impact

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Craig Vermeulen

VP Acts Homes

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Cristina Crogan

VP Philanthropy

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T.J. Cobb

VP Programs

Financial and HUD-Certified Homebuyer Coaching

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Alex McCune*

Senior Homebuyer Coach

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Alvin Reeves

Homebuyer Coach

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Ramona Edwards

Homebuyer Coach

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Seanice Salters

Homebuyer Coach

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Von Blackmon

Homebuyer Coach

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Matthew Parlier

Homebuyer Coach

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Eduardo Villalobos

Homebuyer Coach

Acts Housing – Rock County Office

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Shelby Vermillion

Senior Homebuyer Coach

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Marisol Ibarra*

Homebuyer Coach

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Faviola Aranda*

Office Manager

Acts Homes & Real Estate

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Kurt Gfell*

Home Rehab Coach

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Keven Weber

Home Rehab Coach

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Isaiah Jackson

Construction Manager

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Ariel Lawrence

Transaction Operations Manager

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Jenean Shorter

Real Estate Associate

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Ezequiel Claudio

Jr. Construction Manager

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Melisa Gonzalez

Transaction Coordinator

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Acts Lending & Home Rehab Coaching

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Benjamin Sheehan

Director of Lending

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Brenda De Los Santos*

Mortgage Specialist

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Mya Robinson

Mortgage Specialist

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Melanie Wade

Loan Servicing Specialist

Fundraising

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Jessi Pham

Corporate & Foundation Giving Advisor

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Tyler Gawlik

Annual Giving Manager

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Haley Sonneman

Donor Resources Coordinator

Administration

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Kelly Cantwell

Director of People and Culture

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Erin Lynch

Executive Assistant to the CEO

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Elizabeth Teran*

Office Manager

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Dan Gutzmann

IT Manager

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Cristal Alvarado*

Office Coordinator

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Michael Brophy

IT Support Specialist

Marketing & Government Relations

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Claire Britcliffe

Director of Marketing

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Erin Guthery

Director of Government Relations

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Rebeca Pallo*

Digital and Content Specialist

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Shawna Young

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Specialist

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Benjamin Kramer

Marketing Coordinator

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