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.

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.

Our Vision: Vibrant Neighborhoods Through Homeownership 
 
 


Your Journey, Our Support

Homebuyer
Coaching

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

Financing
Support

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

Real Estate
Services

Licensed agents represent you in finding and buying your home.

Rehab
Coaching

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

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.

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.

The People Behind the Mission

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


* Spanish Speaking

Executive Leadership

Michael Gosman

President & CEO

Kelly E. Andrew

Executive Director - Rock County / VP Strategic Partnerships

Brian Malaney

Chief Financial Officer

Deatra Kemp

VP Impact

Craig Vermeulen

VP Acts Homes

Cristina Crogan

VP Philanthropy

T.J. Cobb

VP Programs

Financial and HUD-Certified Homebuyer Coaching

Sheila Berry

Director of Homebuyer Coaching

Alex McCune*

Senior Homebuyer Coach

Anthony Bell

Homebuyer Coach

Alvin Reeves

Homebuyer Coach

Ramona Edwards

Homebuyer Coach

Seanice Salters

Homebuyer Coach

Von Blackmon

Homebuyer Coach

Matthew Parlier

Homebuyer Coach

Eduardo Villalobos

Homebuyer Coach

Acts Housing – Rock County Office

Shelby Vermillion

Senior Homebuyer Coach

Marisol Ibarra*

Homebuyer Coach

Faviola Aranda*

Office Manager

Acts Homes & Real Estate

Isaiah Jackson

Construction Manager

Ezequiel Claudio

Jr. Construction Manager

Ariel Lawrence

Transaction Operations Manager

Melisa Gonzalez

Transaction Coordinator

Jenean Shorter

Real Estate Associate

Acts Lending & Home Rehab Coaching

Benjamin Sheehan

Director of Lending Operations

Kurt Gfell*

Home Rehab Coach

Keven Weber

Home Rehab Coach

Brenda De Los Santos*

Mortgage Specialist

Mya Robinson

Mortgage Specialist

Melanie Wade

Loan Servicing Specialist

Fundraising

Jessi Pham

Corporate Giving Advisor

Tyler Gawlik

Annual Giving Manager

Haley Sonneman

Donor Resources Coordinator

Administration

Kelly Cantwell

Director of People and Culture

Erin Lynch

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Elizabeth Teran*

Office Manager

Dan Gutzmann

IT Manager

Cristal Alvarado*

Office Coordinator

Michael Brophy

IT Support Specialist

Marketing & Government Relations

Claire Britcliffe

Director of Marketing

Erin Guthery

Director of Government Relations

Rebeca Pallo*

Digital and Content Specialist

Shawna Young

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Specialist

Benjamin Kramer

Marketing Coordinator

Find Your Home. Take the First Step.

Take the first step right now with our 20-minute virtual orientation.