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ARE YOU READY TO BUY A HOME? WE CAN HELP YOU PREPARE.

Our Homebuyer Education is for anyone who is considering the possibility of purchasing a home, even if you have already done so in the past. With our class, you will have more knowledge and confidence to make the most informed decision regarding the biggest purchase of your life. The sooner you take our course, the better. You do not have to wait to be ready to get this education. Our team will help you on your path to buying a home.

Temporary Changes to Our Homebuyer Education Program

Due to recent budget cuts, we are making some temporary adjustments to our homebuyer education program. While we are committed to resuming full services in the near future, these changes will allow us to continue supporting future homeowners in a limited capacity.

Starting in October 2024, participants can complete the classroom portion of their homebuyer education through one of the HUD-certified online programs listed below. In addition, HRDC will continue to provide the required one-on-one financial counseling session. This counseling session, which typically lasts about an hour, is necessary to receive the certificate of completion.

If you’ve finished the online coursework and need to schedule your final financial counseling session, please contact Dean Williamson at dwilliamson@thehrdc.org to set up an appointment.

We appreciate your understanding during this time and remain dedicated to supporting homebuyer participants. We plan to resume our in-person classroom sessions as soon as possible.

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Brooke Poole

Public Sector

Since 2015, Brooke has been working with Allergan Aesthetics, Body Contouring. In 2018, Brooke began her role as Senior Manager of Training. Brooke graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Commercial Photography from Appalachian State University in 2011.

Brooke began her role on our Board in 2019. However, she feels it’s more fitting to say that she gets to serve on our Board. For Brooke, an evening at our Fork & Spoon was her first glance into our organization’s powerful work. As Brooke states, joining the Board has only expanded her appreciation for the caliber of people leading our mission and the impact of our vast ecosystem of services. While metrics alone are impressive, Brooke likes to visualize each number as an individual example of support – an extension of a helping hand, a moment of relief – given to one of our neighbors. She is grateful for the opportunity to participate in shaping HRDC’s future.

Although Brooke spends most of her volunteer time with HRDC, she was fortunate enough to build with Habitat for Humanity over the course of the summer in 2020. Her favorite place to spend time is anywhere under the Big Sky, although Hyalite may be her favorite place on Earth.

Ron Brey

Public Sector

Ron served as Bozeman’s Assistant City Manager from 1990 to 2008. After retiring, Ron joined our Board in 2011. Ron received his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Montana in 1977, and his Masters in Science in Rural, Town, and Regional Planning from the University of Montana in 1987.

During his time with the City of Bozeman, Ron saw the important role that HRDC has played in our community. Ron has seen that HRDC provides necessary social services to assure that all Bozeman residents could obtain housing, food, training, employment and the other necessities of life. He also came to understand that HRDC was always able to respond immediately as new community needs arose. Ron believes that the dedication, hard work, and compassion of HRDC’s staff make it a real honor to serve on the Board.

Ron also serves on the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee for the City of Bozeman, and as a volunteer with the Red Cross. One of Ron’s favorite activities is walking his beloved dog every day, enjoying many of Bozeman’s trails and parks, like Burke Park, Bozeman Creek, and the Hyalite and Mount Ellis areas. Ron and his wife Claire enjoy spending their days with family, friends, and time outdoors.