ROCKY J. HACKMAN
Denver,CO
Summary
Affordable housing finance and community development professional with 25+ years of experience across public agency and private capital platforms. Former Multifamily Loan Officer with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) with extensive experience in LIHTC, Private Activity Bonds, FHA-insured multifamily lending, and layered public financing. Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with housing authorities, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and development partners to advance housing stability and economic development outcomes across Colorado. Skilled at translating complex capital structures into actionable community investment strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior FHA MAP Underwriter / Director of Underwriting
Multiple Firms (Gershman Investment Corp., Dwight Capital, Centennial Mortgage, Links Mortgage)
Nationally (Remote)
01.2012 - Current
- Structured complex affordable and mixed-income multifamily transactions utilizing LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, FHA insurance, and layered public financing sources.
- Collaborated closely with Colorado developers, housing authorities, and community leaders to advance affordable housing initiatives.
- Participated in design coordination meetings, GMP reviews, construction oversight, and capital stack structuring for new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects.
- Provided strategic guidance on QAP competitiveness, feasibility alignment, and financing strategy.
- Presented underwriting analyses and recommendations to internal committees, external partners, and agency stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained long-standing professional relationships within Colorado’s affordable housing ecosystem, including Western and Mountain region partners.
Multifamily Loan Officer
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)
Denver, CO
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Originated, underwrote, and closed affordable multifamily transactions throughout Colorado, including LIHTC and bond-financed developments.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with developers, housing authorities, local government officials, and community stakeholders statewide.
- Served as liaison between development partners and internal credit, legal, and program teams to facilitate successful project execution.
- Conducted 27 NEPA Section 50 environmental reviews on behalf of HUD for multifamily development awardees.
- Managed projects through closing and construction phases, ensuring alignment with CHFA mission and compliance requirements.
- Supported marketing and outreach efforts by educating partners on CHFA financing tools and program opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Metropolitan State University
Denver, ColoradoAssociate of Arts - Psychology
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, ColoradoFHA Multifamily Underwriter Training Program
Mortgage Bankers Association
Skills
- Affordable Housing & Economic Development Strategy
- LIHTC, Private Activity Bonds, HOME, CDBG
- Regional Stakeholder Engagement
- Community Outreach & Relationship Building
- Public Presentations & Board Reporting
- Budget & Program Analysis
- Cross-Agency Collaboration (CHFA, DOLA, DOH)
- Marketing & Program Visibility
- Construction & Development Oversight
- Conflict Resolution & Consensus Building
Timeline
Senior FHA MAP Underwriter / Director of Underwriting
Multiple Firms (Gershman Investment Corp., Dwight Capital, Centennial Mortgage, Links Mortgage)
01.2012 - Current
Multifamily Loan Officer
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)
01.2007 - 01.2012
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Red Rocks Community College
FHA Multifamily Underwriter Training Program
Mortgage Bankers Association
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Metropolitan State University
COMMUNITY & REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Long-standing working relationship with Grand Junction Housing Authority and regional development stakeholders., Experience responding to RFPs and coordinating multi-party development teams., Active participation in affordable housing industry events, closings, and public-facing engagements throughout Colorado.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Approved HUD MAP Underwriter (since 2012)
- 25+ years in affordable housing finance and community development
- Extensive experience with LIHTC, Private Activity Bonds, and public-private capital structures
- Proven ability to communicate complex financial programs to diverse stakeholder groups