I don’t even know where to begin with a 2021 recap message. I’m sure we all employed various coping mechanisms to help us get by. What helped me more than anything was the good humor of my colleagues and partners, and all our attempts to seek moments of funny in our busy days, despite often overwhelming challenges.

For example, I’m grateful to the Montana Housing team for indulging me with a Dean Martin Marshmallow World sing-along last month (thankful also there’s no video!). A little self-deprecating humor can go a long way. A life-sized cardboard cut-out of The Rock has also made the rounds through our offices. We dabbled in Halloween costumes, and decorated the halls.

At Montana Housing, we are certainly serious about our work and our mission, but this year was also about rejuvenating our working relationships, kindling comradery and cheering each other on with each little success. And we certainly have a long list to cheer about:

A Message from Cheryl Cohen

Division Administrator, Montana Housing