With Volker, Louie continues the legacy of growing the firm that started in his basement almost 25 years ago. Louie has a keen eye for opportunity and an entrepreneurial spirit that continues to drive the successful operations of his development, property management and real estate ownership ventures. He remains focused on maximizing both profits and positives outcomes for all stakeholders.
Louie received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Marquette University and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame – Mendoza College of Business. A former officer in the United States Marine Corps, Louie was the founder of The Commonwealth Companies in 2001. As a Principal, Louie is responsible for the development of over 100 affordable housing communities with 5,000+ units in 20+ states. Volker currently owns, develops and operates more than 50 affordable communities in 15 states: exceeding 2,600 units with a capitalization of $500M.
