Bio

Chris Coleman is President and CEO of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. He joined Twin Cities Habitat in June 2018 after serving as Mayor of St. Paul for twelve years (2006-January 2018). As Mayor, Chris was a champion for economic development, education, housing, and racial equity. From 2013 to 2014, Chris was the President of the National League of Cities, a bi-partisan coalition of leaders from across the country. Prior to his election as Mayor, Chris was an investment advisor for RBC and served for six years on the St. Paul City Council (1997-January, 2003). Chris was born and raised in St. Paul and earned bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Minnesota.