About the Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan
Mission Statement: The Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan is committed to eliminating all forms of housing discrimination in Southwest Michigan through fair housing education, enforcement and advocacy. We proudly serve Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties.
Our Team
Beth Romeo, Executive Director
Beth joined the Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan in September 2025 as Executive Director. In this role, she leads the organization’s strategic direction, program development, and community partnerships, ensuring FHCSWM continues to advance fair housing rights and equity across the region. Beth oversees all aspects of the Center’s operations, including program planning and implementation, resource development, fiscal management, outreach initiatives, and fair housing enforcement. She brings more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience in housing, community development, and mission-driven programs.
Education & Outreach
Coordinator
Catherine Sanders
Client Advocacy Coordinator
Zach Perkins
Director of Legal Advocacy
& Enforcement
Deanna Hughes
Enforcement & Testing Coordinator
Vicki Tornga
Finance Coordinator
Join Our Team
Education & Outreach Coordinator:
The Education & Outreach Coordinator oversees the Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan's education and outreach efforts across the organization's nine-county service area. Working under the direction of the Executive Director, this position develops and delivers fair housing education, cultivates community partnerships, supports public awareness initiatives, and expands the organization's visibility throughout Southwest Michigan. This position plays a key role in promoting FHCSWM's mission while ensuring all messaging, educational materials, and public communications remain consistent with the organization's mission and priorities.
Board of Directors
Lisa Evans, Community Action of Allegan County
Martin Wagar, Wagar & Associates
Marcia Miller, Marcia Miller Realty
Felicia Ford, Kalamazoo College, Center for Civic Engagement
Valerie Lauer, Battle Creek Public Schools
Joshua Gipson, Precision Productions
Support Fair Housing in Southwest Michigan
The Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Our tax ID # is 38-3442077.
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Mail your check payable to Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan to the address below:
Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan
405 W Michigan Ave, Ste 6
Kalamazoo, MI 49007​​
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Contact Us
Our office is open by appointment, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (269) 276-9100
Toll Free: (866) 637-0733
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Email: info@fhcswm.org
Address: 405 W Michigan Ave. #6, Kalamazoo, MI 49007