Commonwealth Welcomes Ash

The Commonwealth Companies is proud to announce the hiring of Michael Ash as Vice President and welcome him to The Commonwealth Companies.  Ash will be responsible for running Commonwealth’s office in Dallas, Texas, and managing development opportunities for the company in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. 

 

Michael brings with him over twenty years of experience in the real estate and housing industry. Michael managed the multifamily lending and the affordable housing tax credit programs for the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). After leaving WHEDA, Michael worked for a multi-family housing developer on complex cutting-edge projects including mixed-use space combining affordable apartments, residential condominiums, retail, and public transit space as well as using historic and housing tax credits to develop walk-to-work housing, benefitting one of Wisconsin’s largest health care providers. He also has worked in the healthcare industry as a project director for a national design-build firm.

 

Michael holds a Juris Doctorate and a Master of Science Degree in Appraisal and Real Estate Investment Analysis, both from The University of Wisconsin-Madison.

 

“I am very pleased to join the Commonwealth team,” said Ash. “I look forward to the opportunities that come with expanding into new states for the company, and I plan to continue the company’s tradition of excellence.”

 

Louie A. Lange III, Commonwealth President and Owner, states “We are very excited to welcome Mike to our team at Commonwealth.  Mike will bring a new focus to our business, enable us to reach new markets, and help us serve communities and residents in those markets.  We look forward to bringing Commonwealth properties to Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana."