Charles R. Werhane
President and Chief Executive Officer
Enterprise Community Investment, Inc.
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In 2009, Charles R. Werhane was appointed president and chief executive officer of Enterprise
Community Investment, Inc. after serving as vice chairman and chief operating officer of the company
since 2001. Enterprise is a national leader in providing development capital, financial solutions,
public policy advocacy and technical expertise for the creation of affordable housing and community development in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods across the U.S. Since 1982, Enterprise has raised and invested more than $10 billion in equity, grants and loans to help build or preserve affordable
housing nationwide.
Werhane brings more than 30 years of professional real estate, commercial banking and tax credit industry experience to his career at Enterprise, where he oversees and directs financial products and services, including Asset Management, Capital Markets, Multifamily Mortgage Finance, Structured
Finance and Tax Credit Syndication. Under Werhane’s leadership, Enterprise has grown to be the leading Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) syndicator. In addition, he established
Enterprise’s
New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) program, which helps finance commercial
and mixed-use development
and helps create jobs in underserved communities. Enterprise’s NMTC program
has grown to be one of the largest in the nation, now targeting sustainable, green development
through the Enterprise Green Communities initiative.
Werhane played an instrumental role in developing Enterprise’s five-year Strategic Plan designed to connect $5 billion in capital to communities, provide innovative financial solutions and transform
affordable housing policies. Werhane is committed to exploring new investor funds, including acquisition
loan funds, regional equity funds, green retrofit and green loan products. His focus on sound investment strategies, risk management and innovation has helped Enterprise maintain its leadership position in the industry.
Prior to joining Enterprise, Werhane was president and CEO of USF&G Realty Advisors, Inc., where he directed investment activities, new product development and client relations.
Werhane received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, and is a graduate
of the Southwest Graduate School of Banking, Southern Methodist University.
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