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MN CEOs You Should Know presented by The Minneapolis FoundationJames Vagle - CEO Housing First MinnesotaJames Vagle is the CEO of Housing First Minnesota, leading efforts to expand homeownership and strengthen the homebuilding industry. A Navy veteran and seasoned advocate, James brings vision, integrity, and deep policy expertise to Minnesota’s housing future.
2025-09-1218 min
The Curious Builder#35 James Vagle | Housing First Minnesota | Modernizing Zoning Regulations James Vagle, CEO of Housing First Minnesota, discusses the state’s shortage of 60,000-90,000 housing units with builder Mark Williams. Vagle explains how modernizing zoning regulations and increasing land supply could help address high construction costs and the shortage. He also outlines Housing First Minnesota’s efforts to promote careers in the trades and increase awareness of opportunities in the industry. Sponsors for the Episode: The Scout Guide Minneapolis Pella Northland Adaptive Where to find the Guest: James Vagle Company Website Housing First Minnesota Instagram
2023-11-061h 11
Roof to CurbEpisode 1 | Peter Martin & James Vagle: Are Black Windows Just a Fad?Custom One’s new podcast Roof to Curb hosted by Todd Polifka has released their very first episode! In today’s episode Todd is joined by owner and president of Pella Northland Peter Martin and CEO of Housing First MN James Vagel. These experts of the housing industry dive into the shortage of homes in the market right now, the rave of black windows, the origin of the Parade of Homes and so much more!!
2023-06-2035 min
Beyond the SkylineJames Vagle, executive director, Housing First MinnesotaHousing First Minnesota’s new executive director, James Vagle, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Housing First Minnesota tapped Vagle as its executive director in late June. In that role, he leads an organization that represents nearly 1,000 builders, remodelers, developers and industry suppliers.
2022-07-0820 min