Cheryl Key has over 25 years of experience in the field of affordable housing, including 14 years as an administrator of the First Homes Community Land Trust at the Rochester Area Foundation which developed and managed over 200 affordable homes. Previously she was worked for the Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA). Key currently is a Wabasha County Fifth District County Commissioner (Lake City), and also serves on the Lake City EDA Board, and on several other boards/committees appointed through Wabasha County.