Affordable Housing Advisory Council

The 12-member Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC) — comprised of housing and community development leaders from across FHLBank Indianapolis' district — meet quarterly with staff and representatives of the Bank's Board of Directors to advise the bank on low- and moderate-income housing programs and housing needs in Indiana and Michigan.

The AHAC operates according to its charter. Members, community organizations or any other interested parties may nominate qualified individuals for the Advisory Council. Council members are appointed by the Bank's Board of Directors to serve for terms of three years. Background checks will be performed on all individuals who accept an AHAC nomination.

FHLBank Indianapolis is accepting nominations to fill four upcoming vacancies on its Affordable Housing Advisory Council. Upcoming openings include one Michigan-based seat and three Indiana-based seats.

Nominations must be submitted via the nomination form. Nominations are due no later than July 31, 2026.

Jermaine R. Ruffin
Chair — Invest Detroit Vice President of Neighborhoods Luke Forrest
Vice Chair — Director of Engagement, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Nicki Basch
Housing Consultant for Great Lakes Housing Services Connie Bohatch
City of Grand Rapids, Managing Director of Community Services Sherry Early
SE Consulting Eric Frey
Executive Director of Administration for the City of Columbus Jane MacKenzie
Northern Homes Community Development Corp. Anthony Paiano
Alliance Architects Principal, Multifamily Housing Studio Leader Erika Scott
Kittle Property Group Vice President, Development Michele Wildman
Michigan Economic Development Corporation Executive Vice President Economic Development Incentives Myra Wilkey
Mental Health America of West Central Indiana, Inc. Executive Director