Mile High Community Loan Fund

Jeff Seifried - Executive Director

Jeff Seifried joined Mile High Community Loan Fund in July 2006. He serves the 10 member Board of Directors and leads the organization’s effort to attract new investors, implement MHCLF’s strategic growth plan, promote MHCLF’s products to affordable housing developers and other non profit community based organizations and ensure the financial security and integrity of the Fund.

Prior to joining the organization, Mr. Seifried worked as the Urban Renewal Division Manager and the Small Business Development Coordinator for the City of Aurora, Colorado. He developed and managed two small business loan programs, negotiated redevelopment agreements and incentives for commercial and affordable housing projects and implemented strategies for redevelopment in two urban renewal project areas. He also reestablished the Small Business Developmental Center at Red Rocks Community College and managed the distribution of Federal workforce training monies for colleges, school districts and community-based organizations.

Mr. Seifried holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Sarah Archibald - Director of Lending

Sarah Archibald joined Mile High Community Loan Fund in August, 2011. As Director of Lending, she is responsible for origination, underwriting, portfolio management, providing technical assistance to borrowers and marketing loan products.

Prior to joining MHCLF, Ms. Archibald spent over 13 years at U.S. Bank, most recently as Vice President and Relationship Manager for the Community Lending Division, where she managed a loan portfolio of over $750 million, with exclusive focus on financing of affordable multifamily and community developments. In this role, Ms. Archibald developed significant experience in structuring complex financial packages for projects with multiple sources of financing, including LIHTC, historic tax credits and tax-exempt bonds.  Prior to her work in community lending, Ms. Archibald also held positions in International Banking and Human Resources.

Ms. Archibald holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Benedictine College.

Ms. Archibald is a Colorado native, and enjoys running, golf and travel.

Lisa Bloomquist - Loan Servicing and Outreach Coordinator

Lisa Bloomquist joined the staff of Mile High Community Loan Fund in March, 2011.  She was hired to provide loan servicing, marketing expertise, customer service, community outreach, administrative support and other duties as necessary to MHCLF. 

Prior to joining the MHCLF team, Ms. Bloomquist has held professional roles as a Program Manager, Product Manger, Teacher and Loan Processor.  She brings experience in the affordable housing field gained through her role as Program Manager for Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation (CHAC).  Ms. Bloomquist also brings marketing and customer service experience gained through her role as Product Manager for Zach & Dani’s. 

Ms. Bloomquist was born, raised and educated in Colorado.  She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Bachelor’s Degree from Colorado State University. 

Ms. Bloomquist’s passions include travel and backpacking.  She recently completed both a year and half of living abroad and hiking of the entire 453 mile Colorado Trail.