About Us
Who we are
Velair is a service company and our mission is “delighting residents and communities by providing exceptional homes and service.” The measurement of our success is not only financial. It is also measured in the longevity of our employees, the welcome of the communities in which we work, and in the customers that come to Velair to find their home.
The way that we serve together, grow together, and succeed together is called the Velair Way. The Velair Way is as much as system of people as it is a system of processes. Everything that we do, and how we do it, mirrors our character as a company.


Terry Parker
Vice President
Terry became the Vice President of Velair in 2019. She came to Velair with decades of experience in management, ranging from the front lines to the board room. Terry holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Sociology and over 13 certifications in the housing field including Registered Housing Manager, Certified Housing Manager, Certified Manager of Maintenance, Certified Occupancy Specialist (site based), Certified Occupancy Specialist (tenant based), Rural Development Compliance Specialist, Site-based Budgeting Specialist, Section 8 Management Assessment Program, Blended Occupancy Specialist, Crime Free Multihousing, Crime Free Senior Housing, and Crime Free Drug Recognition Program. Terry is passionate about leading and is a LEAD leadership graduate and a Center for Leadership- Kansas alumni as well as having served as a coach for members.

Debra Godtland
Director of Property Management
Debra has been with Velair Property Management since 2016. In 2020 she was promoted to Director of Property Management. She brings a strong background in both market rate and affordable housing. This includes a 17-year career working as Director of Property Management and subsequently Senior Vice President of a portfolio of 8,000 units that included a 1,303-unit complex serving as the largest Project Based Section 8 complex in HUD Region Five. Debra holds a degree in Real Estate/Property Management and is a Licensed Real Estate Broker who was most recently employed as the Primary Broker and Vice President of Property Management for a portfolio of affordable, market rate and commercial properties located throughout Minnesota. Debra is a Certified Occupancy Specialist in both Section 8 and Section 42 housing and is also a Certified Property Manager Candidate through the Institute of Real Estate Management. In addition, she has held the designation of RAM Dean through the National Association of Home Builders. As an active member of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, she has served on the Board of Directors (2014-2016) was named Outstanding Board Member – 2015, past Committee Chair of the Professional Education Committee and serves on the Career Networking Task Force. She has served on the Real Estate Advisory Group for UW – Stout and on the Business Management Advisory Committee for Dakota County Technical College, where she was an Adjunct Instructor in the Property Management program for three years. Debra is passionate about affordable housing and proud of her life-long career in the property management industry.

Krista Dinsmore
Southern Minnesota Regional Property Manager
Krista brings over 10 years of Property Management experience to her role as Regional Property Manager of the Velair Southern Minnesota Portfolio. In this time, she has served in many roles including caretaker, assistant property manager, property manager, and Regional Property Manager. Krista joined the Velair Property Management team in March of 2020 and brought experience in Market Rate, Section 8, and Rural Development housing. Krista also serves as the Secretary for Partners for Housing, a local non-profit that helps to end homelessness in the Mankato, Minnesota. She is passionate about finding housing for all and believes that comfortable and safe housing is the foundation to a successful life.

Kerrie Barnes
Regional Property Manager
Kerrie has been passionate about the housing industry since 2007. With her attention to detail and focus on the housing industry she worked her way from a Caretaker to her Regional Manager Position. Kerrie joined Velair Property Management in 2014 as a Property Manager and has been a Mentor, Area Manager, and Senior Property Manager for Velair throughout the years. Kerrie has successfully launched new acquisitions for Velair and worked closely with new developments. Kerrie holds her Certificate of Residential Management (CRM) designation, boilers license, and an NAR Degree from Century College. Kerrie is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service as well as outstanding homes for families.

Nikki Hauck
Director Human Resources
As Director Human Resources, Nikki is responsible for all Human Resources functions related to Velair Property Management. Nikki ensures continued relationships and confidence with local universities, insurance brokers and benefits providers.
Nikki credits her experience of 15+ years in Human Resources for building the skills of the associates, the vision of Velair and leadership driven associates to provide a meaningful impact upon Velair.
In addition to overseeing the day-to-day Human Resources issues, Nikki promotes mentoring, learning and personal development at all levels of the organization. In 2020, Nikki studied for and passed the Professional Human Resources (PHR) exam. She is currently studying for the Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) exam as well.
Nikki’s goal at Velair is to work with management to provide an excellent place to work.

Dan Westendorf
Manager of Environmental Services

Jacob Terpstra
Compliance Technician

Stacy Menke
Compliance Manager

Rachel Rebnord
Roving Property Manager