Michael Lohmeier is the President and CEO of IMPACT Community Capital, an SEC registered investment adviser that provides turnkey solutions for institutional investors to access the affordable housing debt market at scale. Michael leads the development and implementation of strategy and directs the overall operations of IMPACT. Michael joined IMPACT in 2017 as Chief Investment Officer, where he had overall responsibility for the strategy and execution of IMPACT’s investment programs.
Prior to joining IMPACT, Michael spent 19 years in commercial lending and investment management, including nearly 12 years at Wespath Benefits and Investments, serving as its Managing Director – Investment Management for his last 4 years at Wespath. As Managing Director, Michael led Wespath’s Equity, Fixed Income and Positive Social Purpose Lending Program (PSP) teams, providing operational oversight, tactical investment and risk management support and leading broad strategic investment initiatives. Prior to this role, Michael managed Wespath’s Positive Social Purpose Lending Program for eight years. Michael’s prior experience includes significant work with Fannie Mae, the Illinois Housing Development Authority and the Northern Trust Company.
Michael holds a B.A. degree in Economics and Political Science from Northwestern University and a Master of Public Policy degree from The Harris School of Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago.