Staff
Simon Andrew
was appointed Executive Director of the Housing Fellowship in February 2020. Mr. Andrew holds a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Northern Iowa. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in Political Science. He is a Certified Economic Development Professional through the National Development Council and a Certified ADA Coordinator through the University of Missouri. Prior experience includes positions in budget and management with the City of Iowa City. Volunteer experience includes positions with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and building homes with Habitat for Humanity in Uganda. Simon serves on the Board of Directors for the Housing Trust fund of Johnson County and the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition.
Tashundra Marshall
Chief Operating Officer, joined THF as Compliance Specialist in 2008. She is a University of Iowa graduate in Sociology. She is a Certified Tax Credit Professional. Tashundra has over a decade of professional experience with affordable housing. As a Compliance Specialist, she is the go-to person for the many rules that come with funding for the development of and compliance with affordable housing. As COO, Tashundra is also responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Housing Fellowship.
Jerry Bacon
Jerry Bacon, joined THF as Chief Financial Officer in September, 2024. He graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting. He obtained his CPA certificate early in his career. He is a CSA, Certified Senior Advisor helping seniors find safer living solutions. He has over 35 years of accounting experience with public and private firms. Jerry has volunteered with the Big Brothers program and Junior Achievement. He and wife have been foster parents for over 30 years and have 8 children.
Talya Miller
Office Manager, is the most recent addition to The Housing Fellowship team. She attended the University of Iowa for journalism/mass communications and art. Additionally, Ms. Miller has 10+ years of marketing and design work in her portfolio. She strives to focus on kindness, ethics, and advocacy in all aspects of her work.
Josh Sherod & Shaun Sampa
are full -time maintenance staff members at The Housing Fellowship. They are responsible for completing repairs and maintaining our properties.
“Thank you for helping to support victims through COVID-19 and beyond. We could not have done the work of housing victims without you and your staff.”
2023 Board of Trustees
Shannon McMahon, President
Bronis Perteit, Vice President
Todd Stewart, Treasurer/Secretary
Barb McFadden
Tangela Crosby
Matt Hektoen
Roger Bradley
Tony Branch
Kevin Hanick
Jeffrey Ford
Mark Seabold
Shevonna Norris
Partners
United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
City of Iowa City
Iowa City Housing Authority
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
Shelter House
Domestic Violence Intervention Program
HACAP
Salvation Army
City of Coralville
City of North Liberty
Johnson County
Iowa Finance Authority
Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition
CommUnity Crisis Services
First Interstate Bank
Hills Bank & Trust
