Our Team

Over 500 employees live out MidPen’s mission and core values every day, committed to excellence in all aspects of our work. Visit one of our communities and you’ll feel it in the way our staff maintains their property, or provides support to residents as they achieve economic stability and mobility; strengthen their educational opportunities; and reach their mental and physical health goals. Meet with us at headquarters and you’ll see it as staff members work together to develop the next community or strive to manage their current assets as exceptionally as possible. MidPen truly understands that each of our employees is critical to the overall success of our business and we value each and every one.  

Executive Team

The MidPen Executive Team is a diverse group of passionate leaders who are committed to building communities that change lives. They have oversight for all key lines of business, set strategic direction for the company, and do their very best to inspire and equip MidPen employees to achieve their highest potential while furthering our mission.

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“At MidPen, our vision for the future is clear: a world where everyone has access to safe, decent, affordable housing – and where they can use the opportunity it provides to advance their well-being and strengthen their communities. It’s a privilege to lead this organization alongside colleagues who inspire me every day. ”

Matt Franklin

President and CEO

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“Quality affordable housing should be a basic right and every member of Team MidPen has the privilege of furthering this value each and every day. I’m elated to be part of an organization that’s so deeply rooted in its mission and the communities it serves!”

Janine Lind

Chief Operating Officer

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“I am completely inspired by the mission that drives our work and have never felt more satisfied by what I spend my professional energy on. Seeing the lives we transform motivates me each and every day!”

Mick Vergura

Chief Financial Officer

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“One person without a home in our community is too many. At a time when far too many people across our region don’t have a place to call home, I’m proud to be a part of an organization that has the resources, track record and talent to move the needle on this crisis. MidPen’s goal of doubling production of new homes by 2020 inspires me to bring my very best to this work.”

Jan Lindenthal

Chief Real Estate Development Officer

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“An admired author once wrote that ‘the home is the wellspring of personhood.’ I whole-heartedly agree and am grateful to be part of an organization that creates the kind of communities where people can become fully who they were meant to be.”

Ann Goggins Gregory

Senior Vice President, MidPen Services

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“Providing safe, affordable housing that becomes ‘home’ for so many is an incredible mission. I’m humbled and energized by the opportunity to help cultivate a talented team that pursues this noble mission every day.”

Terry Hill

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

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“The best solutions are those that bring changes with enduring impact beyond the scope of the original problem. They elevate the way we do our work. At MidPen, I have the privilege of leading a great team of professionals who are eager to find these kinds of solutions!”

Kyle Attenhofer

Vice President, Asset Management

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“There’s nothing that compares to handing someone the keys to their new apartment, and welcoming them home. I feel incredibly privileged to contribute to those kinds of moments and grateful to work for an organization that owns its communities for the long-term, so our residents have the peace of mind that their homes will remain affordable and well cared for.”

Lillian Lew-Hailer

Vice President, Real Estate Development

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“MidPen builds, supports, and fosters communities. It is a privilege to uplift the story of an organization with a well-established history of proven, effective solutions and a singular commitment to empowering the people and communities we serve.”

Tommy McDonald

Vice President, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs

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“I am privileged and motivated each day to use my legal skills for the improvement of the communities I live and work in, and for the benefit of those individuals and families who have not had the opportunities and benefits I have been blessed with.”

Lance Smith

Vice President and Corporate Counsel

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“I love working with the MidPen team – a group of friendly, collaborative and highly competent folks who believe, as I do, that everyone deserves a quality place to call home. I also love the challenge of financing affordable housing. To me this is the perfect blend of intellectually challenging work and making a positive difference in the world!”

Alice Talcott

Vice President, Housing Finance

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“Addressing the nation’s housing market challenges alongside a world-class team of professionals is an honor and inspires me to bring my best self every day. I am humbled to contribute my professional expertise towards the measurable impact that MidPen brings to our residents and communities.”

Jennifer Wu

Vice President and Controller

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“The most effective technologies are the ones you never see but have a dramatic impact on the quality of a person’s everyday life. I’m privileged to bring these impactful solutions to MidPen’s team and the communities we serve.”

Craig Yappert

Vice President, Information Technology

Board of Directors & Officers

MidPen’s Board of Directors is a diverse team of experienced, professional, and passionate volunteers who care deeply about, and advocate for, MidPen’s mission and stakeholders. They oversee and work in tandem with MidPen’s senior management team to steward the sustainability, reputation, and preservation of public trust, as well as its growth, while supporting operational excellence. Read more >>