HAPI was founded by a group of Aberdeen citizens who realized a need for regional housing assistance. Since its founding in 1997, HAPI has helped over 350 families in northeast South Dakota purchase a home.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairperson
Jody Zueger, Aberdeen Housing Authority

Vice-Chairperson
Gary Wald, Opportunities for Independent Living

Secretary
Brenda Waage, Dacotah Bank

Treasurer
Jennifer Slaight-Hansen

BOARD MEMBERS
Rodney Fouberg, Dacotah Banks Inc.

Cindi Walsh, U.S. Bank
Dick Grebner, Gerharter Realtors
Sister Phyllis Gill, Presentation Sisters
Bob Hull, NESDCAP
Randall Lampe, Retired Housing Manager
Juletta Smith, Retired Housing Manager
Dennis Pelkofer
Mike Jung, Jung Development

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Bruce Jones, Rural Development
Janell Telin, Rural Development
Marcia Erickson, Northeast SD Community Action Program

OFFICE STAFF
Jeff Mitchell, Executive Director