“I joined the Board because I wanted to bring my financial experience to a local nonprofit organization.  CAH fit the bill because their goal is to provide safe, affordable housing to low-income individuals and families and to provide valuable support services.”

Jim Tofel joined Tofel Dent Construction in 2002. He began his career in construction as a field superintendent learning the business from the ground up. Since 2003, he has provided preconstruction services on over 300 projects in partnership with developers, architects, engineers and subcontractors. Preconstruction services include assisting the design team with project design, performing plan reviews, developing budgets, value engineering, and coordinating with governmental jurisdictions.

He now serves as a Managing Member of Tofel Dent Construction leading the Development Department and specializing in multi-family housing for both public and private clients throughout the western United States. Through Jim’s memberships in non-profit organizations, he gives back to the communities we serve by advocating for and improving upon affordable housing programs.

“As a CAH board member, it affords me the opportunity to be involved in the planning and development of affordable housing and other services for those in need, promoting a more stable and healthier environment.”

“Having grown up in a large family, and having lived in public housing, I know firsthand that people who rely on public/affordable housing do so because of very difficult circumstances, many of which are transitory.  I have devoted my professional and volunteer energies and resources toward the goal of ensuring that people who need quality affordable housing have access to it.  When I moved from Minnesota to Tucson, I found Compass Affordable Housing to be the ideal organization with whom I could continue this work.”

“We are facing an affordable housing shortage, leaving many on the streets. In a repeat of 2008, wealthy developers today are building their real estate empires on the backs of longtime local residents who find themselves displaced. Government moves slow, but when community comes together, we can tackle the root causes of poverty. “