FHLB Des Moines Announces 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Council Appointments

FHLB Des Moines Announces 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Council Appointments

last updated on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Community News

The Housing and Community Investment Committee of the Federal Home Loan Bank Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or Bank) Board of Directors appointed one new individual and re-appointed three individuals to the FHLB Des Moines Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council). The members are selected for their knowledge and experience providing or promoting affordable housing and community economic development within the FHLB Des Moines district. The Advisory Council is made up of 15 leaders who represent a variety of community-based and not-for-profit organizations.

The role of the Advisory Council is to advise the FHLB Des Moines Board of Directors about the affordable housing and community lending needs of the Bank's district.

New appointee

• Kayla Schuchman, Minnesota - Assistant Commissioner, Single Family at Minnesota Housing

Re-appointed members

• Christopher Perez, Alaska - Former Vice President of Programs at Rasmuson Foundation
• Sean Hubert, Oregon - Senior Advisor at Affordable Community Solutions
• Angie Marshall, South Dakota - Administrator/Housing Improvement Program Manager at Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority

"The Bank is delighted to have Kayla as a member of the Advisory Council. She brings deep knowledge of Minnesota's affordable housing needs to the Bank and a commitment to the communities she serves," says Jennifer Ernst, FHLB Des Moines Community Investment Director. "With such an experienced Advisory Council, we benefit from meaningful perspectives that help shape how FHLB Des Moines addresses affordable housing and community development needs throughout the district."

For a full list of the FHLB Des Moines Advisory Council members, please visit our website.