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.