Our Mission
To increase homeownership opportunities for South Dakota’s Native people to build strong and healthy communities.
What We Do
The South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition is a collaborative group of key agencies dedicated to increasing homeownership opportunities for Native Americans in the state of South Dakota. Our growing group of members — including representatives of South Dakota’s tribes, federal and state agencies, tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs), nonprofit organizations, housing developers, lenders, and community development financial institutions — collectively develop and implement innovative strategies that promote Native American homeownership.Â
"Creating a Clear Path to Homeownership"
Our History
Created in 2013, the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition was born out of a need to expand homeownership opportunities for Native Americans in the state of South Dakota. The Coalition works to increase Native homeownership rates by strategically leveraging knowledge and resources among stakeholders and other key entities. Through these synergies, we aim to revitalize our communities by creating an environment that supports Native Americans in achieving their dream of homeownership.
Steering Committee
Our Steering Committee is comprised of dedicated industry leaders who are committed to growing the organization into a 501c3.


Juel Burnette III
Branch Manager
First Tribal Lending
Email: juel.burnette@1tribal.com
Phone: 605-610-0106

Angie Johnson
Administrator/Counselor
T Yamni-Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority
Email: angeline@venturecomm.net
Phone: 605-698-3901

Lorraine Polak
Executive Director
South Dakota Housing Development Authority
Email: lorraine@sdhda.org
Phone: 605-773-3181

Tatewin Means
Executive Director
Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation
Phone: 605-867-2700


Lori Moen
Chief Operating Officer
GROW South Dakota
Email: lorim@growsd.org
Phone: 605-698-7654 x 127

Eric Shepherd
Executive Director
Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority
Email: eshepherd_swha@venturecomm.net
Phone: 605-419-1570

Sharon Vogel
Executive Director
Cheyenne River Housing Authority
Email: svogel@crhanetwork.org
Phone: 605-964-4265

Lakota Vogel
Executive Director
Four Bands Community Fund
Email: lakota@fourbands.org
Phone: 605-964-3687

Shelli Marshall
Executive Director
Flandreau Santee Sioux Housing Entity
Email: shelli.marshall@fsst.org
Phone: 605-997-2194