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Chris Coleman

Chris Coleman joined Twin Cities Habitat after serving as Mayor of St. Paul from 2006 to 2018. As Mayor, Chris was a champion for economic development, education, and racial equity. From 2013 to 2014, Chris was the President of the National League of Cities, a bi-partisan coalition of leaders from across the country. Prior to his election as Mayor, Chris was an investment advisor for RBC and he served for six years on the St. Paul City Council. Chris was born and raised in St. Paul and earned bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Minnesota. He and his wife, Connie, have two adult children, Molly and Aidan.

Three rows of white Twin Cities Habitat hard hats on a workbench.

How You Can Help Habitat Right Now

I don't normally share a message like this one. But these are unprecedented times. The Coronavirus outbreak is already hurting Habitat's clients. We've had to suspend our operations—new applicants can't meet with our staff. Homebuilding has stalled....

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CEO Chris Coleman using a hammer on a roof outside.

As We Close 2019, I'm Filled with Gratitude

I’ve spent a lot of time in my attic over the last few weeks preparing for a home project. My wife, Connie, and I are sorting through boxes, flipping...

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Reflections on a year at Habitat: Learning from our history

Twin Cities Habitat has a core value of Equity and Inclusion which states: “We promote racial equity and strive to increase diversity, inclusion, and...

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Chris reflects on the Dominican Republic Global Village Trip

Last spring, as the search for Sue Haigh’s replacement as CEO of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity began, a friend reached out to me and asked about...

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Let us spread gratitude wherever we go

Let us spread gratitude wherever we go

Last week, I called my friend in Chico, California, after hearing news of the most recent wildfires raging out West. He and his wife had evacuated...

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Chris CEO Build 2018

My First 150 Days as CEO: What we've done and where we're going

Now that Halloween is behind us, I know what you’re all thinking – what’s next? Luckily, we don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving for the next...

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Volunteers building homes with Twin Cities Habitat

Turning housing recommendations into realities

Minnesota must get its housing in order. Years of steady cost increases and stagnant wage growth have broken home economics across the state. Today’s...

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Chris at Builders Circle Build

A reflection on my first month as CEO

A month has passed since I took over the reins of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity from Sue Haigh. After 13 years, she left quite a mark on the...

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President & CEO Chris Coleman

Chris Coleman's First Day

I am so excited to join the Habitat team and the mission that you support! It’s an honor to lead an organization that has such great impact—for...

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