Staci Horwitz joined the CLCLT in March of 2006 and serves currently as the Operations Director overseeing homeownership programming as well as the organization's property development projects.

Prior to her work with the CLCLT, Staci served as president of a small software technology firm, grant writing consultant, youth specialist, and medical sales consultant.

Staci also has experience in nonprofit administration; program development, implementation and evaluation; small business financial management; contract management; computer network design and support; and facilitating workshops on financing, community land trust stewardship, and homeowner engagement.

Outside of her work with the CLCLT, Staci has facilitated various workshops for NeighborWorks® America and Grounded Solutions Network.

Staci received her Bachelor of Arts in Dietetics from the College of St. Scholastica and lives in North Minneapolis.

Sheng joined the CLCLT in 2016 as the Program Associate. Sheng took on the role as the Engagement Coordinator in 2018.

The title of the Engagement Coordinator was re-established as the Stewardship Manager

In the role of the Stewardship Manager, Sheng is the direct support for CLCLT homeowners post purchase, providing resources and coordinating homeowner events and training.

Sheng facilities the CLCLT Homeowner Committee meetings and focus on community outreach network, she utilizes her role as an existing CLCLT homeowner of five years to advocate on behalf of the organization.

Sheng has two cats and lives with her family in North Minneapolis.

Julie oversees the homebuying process from start to finish—working closely with buyers, lenders, realtors, and partners from initial application through to land trust closing documents and pre-closing steps. She leads both CLCLT and Minneapolis’s Perpetually Affordable Housing (PAH) orientations and supports community outreach efforts.

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Driven by the belief that everyone deserves a home, Julie sees the CLT model as a powerful tool to address long-term housing disparities.

She shares her home with Charlie, her office-loving dog, and Cardi Bean the cat. Outside of work, you’ll find her rock climbing, riding motorcycles, snowboarding, or hiking.

Jake joined the CLCLT as Property Development Manager in February 2021. In his role, Jake manages the rehab of CLCLT-owned properties and acts as a resource for existing CLCLT homeowners regarding home maintenance.

Prior to the CLCLT, Jake served as President of a real estate consulting firm specializing in telecom infrastructure development. He has 20 years of experience in multi-site development including property due diligence, contract negotiation, entitlements (zoning, permitting, and other approvals), and management of architectural, engineering, and environmental services.

In 2019-20, Jake spent four months volunteering in Northern Thailand with a non-profit working to improve the lives of disadvantaged Northern Hilltribe children.

Jake received his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison while also playing ice hockey for the Badgers. He obtained his MBA from the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota.

Jake grew up in western Wisconsin and has called Minneapolis home for the past 20 years.

Joined As of 2020 and oversees office administration including Application intake, Financial Calculations Financial Bookkeeping, Resales, Capital Improvements, Facilitates Homeowner workshops for resales and Capital Improvements and supports other CLCLT staff.

Prior to coming to the CLCLT, Char worked for a nonprofit and has a strong business administration background in the surgical medical field. Char also values leading with a positive professional attitude, Humility, teamwork, and continuous learning.

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Char received her BA in Business Administration from Metropolitan State University – St. Paul, and Minors in Entrepreneurship and Organizational Communications.

Char was born and raised in the Minneapolis area and enjoys singing and traveling in her spare time.

Katie is the Program Coordinator at CLCLT, where she helps homebuyers navigate the application process and helps the team determine their eligibility. She’s passionate about helping others and believes everyone deserves the chance to reach their full potential.

Outside of work, Katie enjoys snowboarding, riding motorcycles, and hanging out with her cat named 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.