
Aya Ali
Phone: (763) 762-4767
Email: [email protected]
Aya Ali is a Senior Administrative Assistant for Dominium. Ali is responsible for organizing and managing the project needs of executives and their teams within the Development Department, as well as the administration of the Dominium Gives program.
She joined Dominium in January of 2021. Previously Ali was an Executive Assistant at Boodai Corp and Kuwait Gulf Logistics.
Ali holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Winona State University.
Nick Andersen
Phone: (404) 205-8096
Email: [email protected]
As Senior Vice President and Project Partner, Nick Andersen is responsible for new project development, acquisition and financing. His daily responsibilities include analyzing new acquisition and development opportunities, determining project feasibility, overseeing design and construction, structuring partnerships and negotiating with lenders, investors and third party vendors.
Since joining Dominium in 2007, Andersen has worked on a variety of project types including general partner interest acquisition, acquisitions and rehabilitation of existing apartment communities, ground-up new construction projects, as well as historic adaptive reuse projects.
During his tenure, Andersen has been involved in the acquisition and/or development of more than 3,400 units, placement or assumption of nearly $200 million in debt, over $110 million in equity and totaling more than $345 million in total development costs.
Andersen graduated Cum Laude from the University of St. Thomas as an Aquinas Scholar with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship. His professional affiliations include the University of St. Thomas Real Estate Council and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). He serves on the Housing Initiative Committee with ULI Minnesota.
Andersen is a founding contributor to the Dominium Foundation which contributes to important housing and social service organizations in the communities where Dominium operates.
Katessa Archer
Phone: (404) 806-5860
Email: [email protected]
Katessa Archer is a Senior Development Associate for Dominium. Archer is responsible for analyzing new projects, preparing financing and equity packages as well as assisting with the design processes and construction management. She joined Dominium in September of 2018.
Previously, Archer was a Development Intern for Dominium. In addition, she worked as a Real Estate Advisory Intern for Cushman & Wakefield.
Archer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Urban Studies from the University of Minnesota.
Angie Cich
Phone: (763) 354-5614
Email: [email protected]
Angie Cich is a Director of Executive Office Operations for Dominium. Cich is responsible for organizing and managing the staffing and project needs of executive level staff within the corporate office. She is also responsible for managing the Development Project Assistants and Development and Corporate Services Administrative Assistants.
Cich is on the Dominium Gives Advisory Committee and is a liaison to the Dominium Board and Dominium Foundation.
She joined Dominium in August of 2006.
Brittany Baldwin
Phone: (404) 254-6064
Email: [email protected]
Brittany Baldwin is a Development Coordinator Manager for the Central Region. Baldwin is responsible for working with internal and external clients to ensure the timely completion of the due diligence process from loan origination through closing and post-closing on multi-family housing loans.
Baldwin is also responsible for providing oversight of the regional loan processor assignments as well as the reporting and policy requirements related to transactions.
She joined Dominium in August of 2016.
Baldwin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from St. Cloud State University.
David D'Amelio
Phone: (214) 960-1309
Email: d[email protected]
David D'Amelio is a Development Associate for Dominium. D'Amelio is responsible for underwriting new multifamily development and acquisition opportunities, securing financing for new acquisitions and developments, and aiding with projects throughout construction. He joined Dominium in January of 2020.
Previously, D'Amelio was an Operations Intern at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and a Graduate Intern with a multi-family real estate developer in Seattle, WA.
D'Amelio holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University in addition to a certificate in Commercial Real Estate Development.
Brady DeVore
Phone: (214) 960-1245
Email: [email protected]
Brady DeVore is a Development Analyst for Dominium. DeVore is responsible for underwriting new multifamily development and acquisition opportunities, securing financing for new acquisitions and developments, and aiding with projects throughout construction. He joined Dominium in June of 2019.
Previously, DeVore was an Associate Multifamily Broker for Colliers International.
DeVore holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Minor in French from Indiana University.
Rodrigo Dorador
Phone: (623) 265-5772
Email: [email protected]
Rodrigo Dorador is a Development Associate for Dominium. Dorador is responsible for underwriting new multifamily development and acquisition opportunities, securing financing for new acquisitions and developments, and aiding with projects throughout construction. He joined Dominium in January of 2021.
Dorador holds a Master in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Santa Clara University.
Khayree Duckett
Phone: (763) 401-4359
Email: [email protected]
Khayree Duckett is a Government Relations Manager & Policy Lead at Dominium. In this role, he is responsible for supporting Dominium’s relationships with partners in government, industry, and philanthropy. Prior to joining Dominium in 2020, Duckett most recently advocated for property rights and homeownership as the government affairs director for the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®. Previously, he began his career by working on campaigns for Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor John Kasich, and in the Iowa and Minnesota Legislatures.
Duckett earned a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in and his professional affiliations include The Real Estate Council (TREC) Dallas and the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP). He serves on the Community Housing Resource Partners board of directors and is also a contributor to the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund, which assists Dominium employees financially in recovering from fires, floods, hurricanes, and other uncontrollable life-altering events.
Julie Feneis
Phone: (763) 354-5635
Email: [email protected]
Julie Feneis is an Executive Office Operations Associate for Dominium. Feneis is responsible for organizing and managing the project needs of the Partner & Senior Vice President of Development, and the Development Department.
She joined Dominium in January of 2012.
Feneis holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, International Business and Business Administration from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Melissa Bonpua
Phone: (763) 401-4333
Email: m[email protected]
Melissa Bonpua is a Senior Administrative Assistant for Dominium. Bonpua is responsible for organizing and managing the project needs of the Central and Mountain West regional teams of the Development Department.
She joined Dominium in September of 2019. Previously, Bonpua was an Adjunct Professor of Digital Mass Communications and Journalism at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, IA, and an Administrative Assistant for Saltech Systems and DSM Property Management in Ames, IA.
Bonpua holds a Master of Science in Journalism and Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State University.
Stephanie Gilles
Phone: (763) 249-2820
Email: [email protected]
Stephanie Gilles is a Director of Development Operations or Dominium. Gilles is responsible for providing substantial support to Dominium’s Development function by developing, retooling, and managing the structures, policies, and systems of Development. She joined Dominium in September of 2019.
Previously, Gilles worked as a Finance Consultant and Business Development Director at Salo LLC, a Finance Manager at Target, a Finance Manager at Ameriprise Financial Services. She began her career as an Auditor at Deloitte.
Gilles holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Evan Holmes
Phone: (623) 265-6834
Email: [email protected]
Evan Holmes is a Development Associate for Dominium. Holmes is responsible for underwriting new multifamily development and acquisition opportunities, securing financing for new acquisitions and developments, and aiding with projects throughout construction. He joined Dominium in August of 2020.
Previously, Holmes was a Real Estate Analyst for Dean Realty Group, and a Real Estate Corporate Banking Intern with Regions Bank. He is currently a member of the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association.
Holmes holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate and Risk Management & Insurance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Jeff Huggett
Phone: (763) 354-5605
Email: [email protected]
As Senior Vice President and Project Partner, Jeff Huggett is responsible for locating and closing new development, redevelopment and acquisition opportunities.
Prior to joining Dominium in 1997, Huggett worked in asset management and workouts at Dain Corporation in Minneapolis, where he was responsible for a $100 million portfolio located in nine cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer at Paine Webber Properties, Inc. in Boston, and Commercial Mortgage Banker at Eberhardt Company located in Minneapolis.
Huggett is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received a Master of Science (MBS) degree.
Huggett is a founding contributor to the Dominium Foundation which contributes to important housing and social service organizations in the communities where Dominium operates.
Huggett also oversees Dominium's Pro Bono Development efforts, whereby Dominium provides free development services to important community initiatives.
Gloria LaFleur
Phone: (623) 265-6837
Email: g[email protected]
Gloria LaFleur is a Senior Development Coordinator for the Mountain West Region. LaFleur is responsible for working with internal and external clients to ensure the timely completion of the due diligence process from loan origination through closing and post-closing on multi-family housing loans. She joined Dominium in August of 2019.
Previously, LaFleur was a Project Coordinator for WolfNet Technologies.
LaFleur holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from St. Cloud State University.
Mark Lambing
Phone: (623) 265-6830
Email: [email protected]
Mark Lambing is a Senior Development Associate for Dominium. Lambing is responsible for assisting with new project development, acquisition, and financing. His daily responsibilities include working with project partners and developers in analyzing new projects and negotiating with lenders, investors and third-party vendors. He joined Dominium in January of 2017.
Previously, Lambing was a development intern at Dominium and an acquisitions intern for a private equity start-up in New York City.
Lambing holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a concentration in Financial Markets & Investments from Ball State University.
Ryan Lunderby
Phone: (214) 960-1156
Email: [email protected]
As Senior Vice President and Project Partner, Ryan Lunderby is responsible for new project development, acquisition and financing. He is also responsible for analyzing new acquisition opportunities, determining project feasibility, overseeing design and construction, working alongside different partnership restructuring, and negotiating with lenders, investors and third party vendors.
Since joining Dominium in 2004, Lunderby has been involved with several acquisition/rehabilitation undertakings, as well as new construction and historic rehabilitation projects. Included in these projects is the re-syndication of Dominium's existing portfolio of original tax credit properties throughout the Midwest. Most recently, Lunderby has played an integral role in Dominium's growth into new markets through new construction of affordable communities, acquisitions of Year 15 tax credit properties and acquisitions of general partner interests from various financial institutions.
Since entering a production role with Dominium in 2010, Lunderby has closed on over 50 properties totaling more than 7,500 apartment units.
Lunderby holds a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Finance from St. Cloud State University. He is a member of the St. Cloud State Real Estate Alumni Association and Tennessee Developers Council.
Lunderby is a founding contributor to the Dominium Foundation which contributes to important housing and social service organizations in the communities where Dominium operates.
Ron Mehl
Phone: (303) 586-2344
Email: [email protected]
As Senior Vice President and Project Partner, Ron Mehl is responsible for new project development, acquisitions and financing. In addition, he analyzes new acquisition opportunities, determines project feasibility, oversees design and construction, partnership restructuring, and negotiations with lenders, investors and third-party vendors.
Mehl has played an integral role in developing Dominium’s senior housing portfolio. He is involved in the re-syndication of Dominium’s existing portfolio of original tax credit projects throughout the Midwest. In 2016, he opened a Dominium Development office in Denver, CO. and is growing the existing Dominium portfolio in a fast-paced, growing economy with great attainable housing needs.
In the past, Mehl has been directly involved with new project development, financing, acquisitions and asset management for a commercial developer. He also worked to support the management of a $400 million portfolio and assisted in the restructuring of $50 million of debt and $40 million of equity.
Mehl is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA. with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a minor in Accounting.
Mehl is a volunteer with Housing Colorado NOW! and the Colorado annual housing conference, serving on the Workshop Committee. Mehl also contributes to 3 Hopeful Hearts which provides bereaved parents and families opportunities to honor, find hope and seek healing through events, support, education and remembrance.
Mehl is a founding contributor to the Dominium Foundation which contributes to important housing and social service organizations in the communities where Dominium operates.
Owen Metz
Phone: (623) 265-6828
Email: [email protected]
As a Senior Vice President and Project Partner with our Mountain West Region, Owen Metz is responsible for all facets of new project development, acquisition and financing. His daily responsibilities include leading new acquisition opportunities, determining project feasibility, overseeing design and construction, structuring partnerships and negotiating with lenders and investors.
Since joining Dominium in 2006, Metz has worked on the acquisition, renovation and/or construction of numerous apartment communities across the country. He has also worked on 4 different historic adaptive-reuse developments. Further, he has been involved in Dominium becoming the replacement general partner on several distressed apartment communities. In aggregate Metz has helped add more than 6,000 apartment units to the Dominium portfolio since joining in 2006.
Most recently, Metz played the lead role in the successful closing on the redevelopment of the Upper Post at Fort Snelling at Bdote—dubbed the Upper Post Flats. The Upper Post Flats is a long-term partnership with the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to save 26 historic military buildings that were Minnesota’s very first National Historic Landmark. When completed the community will target the 191 apartment homes to military veterans and their families.
Since taking on a production role with Dominium in 2013, Metz has closed on 24 properties totaling nearly 5,000 apartment units at a development cost of more than $1 billion.
Metz is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin—Madison School of Business with a BBA in both Real Estate and Finance. His professional affiliations include the UW Real Estate Alumni Association, Lambda Alpha International and the Urban Land Institute.
Metz is a is a board member of the Arizona Housing Coalition and founding contributor to the Dominium Foundation, which contributes to important housing and social service organizations in the communities where Dominium operates.
Mark Moorhouse
Mark Moorhouse is the senior executive with responsibility for the Development and Acquisitions function for Dominium. This growing group of more than 80 professionals leads the nation in the development of affordable housing. Moorhouse started his career at Dominium in 1996, achieving progressive responsibility that included significant portfolio acquisitions, new project developments, and challenging historic preservation properties. During that time the company has grown from managing 6,000 units to nearly 40,000 units today, with properties in 19 states. Those properties meet a mix of family, workforce and senior housing needs. Moorhouse’s leadership is instrumental to Dominium’s ability to grow and his focus on improving our company-wide-systems is helping the company achieve its long-term goal to grow to 40,000 units by 2025.
Moorhouse holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from St. Cloud State University.
Moorhouse is Chair of The Board of Directors at Summit Academy OIC (SAOIC), an accredited vocational school established in 1996 that helps low-income individuals obtain the job skills training needed to secure well-paid employment and, ultimately, to lead a more stable and rewarding life. Moorhouse is a committed Board Chair member of Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP), an affordable housing advocacy group that strengthens development capacity and promotes systems change to expand opportunity for those in greatest need. Moorhouse is also a member of the Council of Large Affordable Housing Owners (CLAHO), a best practices group.
Moorhouse is a founding contributor to the Dominium Foundation which contributes to important housing and social service organizations in the communities where Dominium operates.
Paula Prahl
Phone: (763) 401-4335
Email: [email protected]
Paula Prahl is a Partner, Chief Policy and Corporate Affairs Officer & Executive Vice President for Dominium. Prahl will develop a program to ensure effective and consistent interactions with governments and other key external stakeholders. The establishment of this role is critical to Dominium’s growth plan of owning 40,000 units by 2025.
Prahl most recently served as managing director of communications and public affairs at Varde Partners, a hedge, real estate and private equity fund based in Minneapolis. Previously, she served over a decade as senior vice president of communications, public affairs and corporate responsibility at Best Buy and served nearly a decade as vice president of government and community relations at Honeywell. Prahl began her public policy career as the director of public policy at the Minnesota Business Partnership.
Prahl holds a BA from Smith College and an MA from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
Devon Quist
Phone: (813) 582-4261
Email: [email protected]
As Vice President and Project Partner, Devon Quist is responsible for new project development, acquisition and financing. His work includes analyzing new acquisition and development opportunities, determining project feasibility, overseeing design and construction, structuring partnerships and negotiating with lenders, investors and third-party vendors.
Quist joined Dominium in 2015 and has completed a variety of projects across the country. Residing in the Tampa Bay area, he specializes in the new construction of multifamily affordable housing using non-competitive resources in the Central Florida region. Quist has been involved in the acquisition and/ or development of 13 projects, leading to the creation or preservation of approximately 3,000 affordable homes.
Prior to joining Dominium full time, Quist was a Development Intern for Dominium where he assisted project partners, developers, and associates with market research and the production and analysis of financial models.
Quist holds a Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate Studies and a minor in Economics from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. His professional affiliations include the Bay Area Apartment Association (BAA), Urban Land Institute – Tampa Bay, the Coalition of Affordable Housing Providers (CAHP), and the Florida Housing Coalition (FHC). He has also serves on the Multi-Family Developer Council of the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO).
Shaun Reinhardt
Phone: (404) 806-5855
Email: [email protected]
Shaun Reinhardt is a Vice President & Project Partner for Dominium. Reinhardt is responsible for new project development, acquisition, and financing. His daily responsibilities include analyzing new acquisition and development opportunities, determining project feasibility, overseeing design and construction, structuring partnerships and negotiating with lenders, investors and third-party vendors.
Since Joining Dominium in 2015, Reinhardt worked on a variety of project types including general partner interest acquisition, Acquisitions and rehabilitation of existing apartment communities, ground-up new construction projects, as well as being an integral member of the initial structured finance team where he was involved in structuring debt funds and securitizations of both internal and external collateral. Reinhardt also worked on an $80 million permanent supportive housing development as a pro-bono development consultant.
During his tenure, Reinhardt has been involved in the acquisition and/or development of over 3,000 units, placement or assumption of nearly $300 million in permanent debt, over $400 million in construction, bridge and gap financing, over $250 million in federal and state LIHTC equity, and over $500 million in structured debt and securitizations.
Previously, Reinhardt was a Development analyst and associate at Dominium and was promoted to Vice President & Project Partner in January of 2022. He was also previously an intern with Dominium and AEI Capital Corporation.
Reinhardt graduated Cum Laude from the university of St. Thomas with a degree in Finance.
Neal Route
Phone: (214) 960-1162
Email: [email protected]
As Vice President and Project Partner, Neal Route is responsible for new project development, acquisitions, and financing. Since joining Dominium in 2012, Route has worked on a variety of project types including fee simple acquisitions, portfolio acquisitions, partnership acquisitions, new construction projects, resyndications, and renewable energy developments, including both hydroelectric and solar. During his tenure, Route has been involved in the acquisition and/or development of more than 5,200 units, and placement or assumption of nearly $900 million in debt & equity.
Route holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His professional affiliations include the University of Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association and the Urban Land Institute. He serves on the QAP Committee of the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP) and on the Advisory Council for the Real Estate Center at the UT Austin. Route is a contributor to the Dominium Foundation, which contributes to important housing and social service organizations in the communities where Dominium operates.
Jeff Spicer
Phone: (214) 960-1158
Email: [email protected]
As Senior Vice President and Project Partner, Jeff Spicer is leading Dominium’s efforts in Texas and help Dominium grow its presence in this emerging market. Spicer is responsible for originating and overseeing new project development, financing, and acquisitions.
Spicer joined Dominium in September of 2017 but has a long-term relationship lasting more than 10 years as a consulting partner for Dominium. He has over 25 years of experience in affordable housing where he has worked to develop successful ventures in the state of Texas and across the southwestern part of the country.
Spicer is an active member of the Texas Association of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP), Texas Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (TALHFA), and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). He is also on the TALHFA Board of Directors and the NAHB Multifamily Board of Trustees.
Prior to joining Dominium, Spicer was co-founder and principal at State Street Housing Development where he developed affordable housing in Texas and the southwest. He currently owns more than 1,000 affordable housing units and has developed over 7,000 units nationwide.
Spicer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and International Business and a Master’s Degree in Real Estate Finance and Investment Analysis both from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also held a Wisconsin real estate license and has been an active member on many boards.
Spicer is a contributor to the Dominium Foundation which contributes to important housing and social service organizations in the communities where Dominium operates.
Mark Sween
Phone: (404) 806-5839
Email: [email protected]
As Partner, Mark Sween is responsible for locating and closing acquisition opportunities. His work involves serving financial institutions in resolving problem properties that are on their watch lists and acquiring general partner interests in operating partnerships. Through his work, Dominium has acquired 42 properties in 10 states.
Prior to joining Dominium, Sween worked for two national low income tax credit syndicators where he was responsible for originating and closing more than $300 million of equity. He was also a principal in a development and property management firm that syndicated existing apartment projects, low income tax credit, and readily took on historic rehab projects. Sween has been active in the multi-housing industry since 1981, when he began his career at the international accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick.
He has held Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Property Manager (CPM) designations. Previously, Sween served as the Board Chair of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association and President of the Minnesota chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Sween is a founding contributor to the Dominium Foundation which contributes to important housing and social service organizations in the communities where Dominium operates.
Terry Sween
Phone: (404) 806-5851
Email: [email protected]
Terry Sween is a Vice President and Project Partner for Dominium. Terry Sween is responsible for new project development, acquisitions, and financing. His daily responsibilities include analyzing new acquisition and development opportunities, determining project feasibility, overseeing design and construction, structuring partnerships, and negotiating with lenders, investors, and third-party vendors.
Since joining Dominium in 2013, Terry Sween worked on a variety of project types including historic adaptive reuse, acquisition rehabilitation and ground up new construction. His experience includes the historic redevelopment of the national landmark Fort Snelling Upper Post in Minneapolis, Minnesota into 191 affordable homes for veterans.
Previously, Terry Sween was a development staff associate and associate at Dominium and was promoted to Vice President and Project partner in January of 2021. Prior to joining Dominium Terry Sween was a commercial underwriter for Huntington Bancshares.
Sween holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. His professional affiliations include the Indiana University Alumni Association and Urban Land Institute.
Kaitlyn Tveit
Phone: (623) 265-6833
Email: [email protected]
Kaitlyn Tveit is a Development Associate for Dominium. Tveit is responsible for underwriting new multifamily development and acquisition opportunities, securing financing for new acquisitions and developments, and aiding with projects throughout construction. She joined Dominium in June of 2019.
Previously, Tveit was a Development Intern for Dominium and a Residential Intern for the Minneapolis and St. Cloud Assessor's Offices.
Tveit holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Real Estate at St. Cloud State University
Jen Wingness
Phone: (404) 254-6065
Email: [email protected]
Jennifer Wingness is a Senior Development Coordinator for the Mountain West Region. Wingness is responsible for working with internal and external clients to ensure the timely completion of the due diligence process from loan origination through closing and post-closing on multi-family housing loans.
She joined Dominium in September of 2014.
Wingness holds an Associates of Arts degree from Anoka-Ramsey Community College.