Staff Directory
Administration
The CDA’s administrative staff are responsible for day-to-day management of CDA operations and provide expertise on matters of legislative advocacy, communications, and personnel management.
Melissa Taphorn
Executive Director
651-202-2821
Alyssa Soderlund
Administration Director
651-379-9554
Finance
The Finance Department handles financial reporting, risk management, and related activities for the CDA and CDA-related legal entities.
Aaron Christianson
Finance Director
651-202-2815
Housing Programs
The CDA housing staff manage programs related to homeownership and homebuyer counseling, as well as coordinate federal and local rental assistance programs under CDA management.
Ann Lindquist
Housing Assistance Director
651-202-2807
Community and Economic Development
Our community and economic development staff work on and provide assistance to outside parties to grow Washington County’s economy, create affordable housing opportunities, and manage related projects that strengthen our communities and neighborhoods.
Karly Schoeman
Deputy Executive Director
651-458-6556
Christopher Eng
Economic Development Director
651-202-2814
