IMPACT’s President and Chief Investment Officer will be elevated to Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of Jeff Brenner, effective January 1, 2026

IMPACT Community Capital (“IMPACT”), an institutional investment manager that pioneered affordable housing debt, is pleased to announce that President and Chief Investment Officer Michael Lohmeier will become Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. Lohmeier succeeds Jeff Brenner, who has served as IMPACT’s CEO for over eight years and will retire from his day-to-day operational role, transitioning to a consulting position with the firm.

“I am humbled by the confidence and support IMPACT’s owners have placed in me as I transition into the role of CEO,” Lohmeier said. “I am excited for the opportunity to continue the great work in affordable housing and institutional investing that has been the hallmark at IMPACT for our 25 years. It is an honor to work with the great team we have built to meet the needs of our current and future investors.”

Lohmeier initially joined the firm in 2017 as CIO, after holding prior positions at Wespath Benefits and Investments and Fannie Mae. Under his and Brenner’s leadership, IMPACT grew beyond its original mission of making mission-driven investments for its insurance company owners to a full-fledged platform that offers a broad range of affordable housing debt strategies for institutional investors.

“I am incredibly proud of the IMPACT team and the important work that we’ve accomplished during my 13 years with IMPACT,” Brenner said. “Our owners had this grand vision to create an investment manager that not only made good investments but also focused on making a difference with those investments. That vision, which became IMPACT, has invested billions of dollars and made an immense difference on tens of thousands of families in hundreds of communities throughout the country.”

While Brenner will step back from daily operations, he will remain actively engaged as a consultant to IMPACT and serve as a mentor for young professionals in impact investing. “Mike is the perfect person to expand on the owners’ vision, and I’m excited for IMPACT’s future under his leadership. While I’m stepping away from my day-to-day work at IMPACT, I look forward to staying involved in growing this important field of impact investing.”

Lohmeier has been instrumental in advancing the firm’s investment platform, strengthening institutional partnerships, and deepening the firm’s capabilities. In his new role as CEO, he will lead IMPACT’s strategic growth initiatives and oversee all operations, continuing the firm’s 25-year legacy of preserving and expanding much-needed affordable housing while continuing to deliver competitive, risk-adjusted returns for investors.

Tony Tomich, Treasurer at Farmers Insurance and Chair at IMPACT, added: “I want to thank Jeff for his outstanding leadership and dedication over many years and express our full confidence in Michael’s ability to lead the firm into its next chapter. We are excited for what the future holds and look forward to continued growth and impact under Michael’s leadership.”

About IMPACT Community Capital:

IMPACT Community Capital (“IMPACT”) is an insurance-company owned affordable housing debt investment specialist with over 25 years of sector-specific experience. IMPACT’s investment focus spans securitized debt, senior permanent mortgages, bridge loans, and construction financing. IMPACT has originated over $2.8 billion of affordable housing investments and, together with its partners, has helped preserve or create more than 60,000 affordable housing units while delivering stable risk adjusted returns. For more information about IMPACT, please visit impactcapital.net.

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“I am humbled by the confidence and support IMPACT’s owners have placed in me as I transition into the role of CEO,” Lohmeier said.