Congratulating Damon Thompson as Detroit LISC's new Deputy Director

It is my pleasure to announce that Detroit LISC has promoted Damon Thompson as our new Deputy Director! Damon joined Detroit LISC in July 2015 as a Senior Program Officer.

For the last five years, Damon has worked as the Home Repair Coordinator for Detroit LISC leading our efforts for the 0% Interest Home Repair Loan Program.  He has nearly nineteen years of public sector experience and skills in administering both housing and community development programs in Southeast Michigan. His previous experience includes working for Washtenaw County from 2003 until 2011 for the Office of Community & Economic Development serving in multiple leadership roles including the Interim Director and Operations & Finance Manager. 

Additionally, he oversaw all aspects of the CDBG and HOME funded construction programs for the department including single-family housing rehabilitation, acquisition/rehab/resale for nonprofit developers and public infrastructure improvements.  Prior to joining Detroit LISC, he worked for Lutheran Social Services of Michigan as the Contract and Grants Managers for Subsidizing Housing. He is a graduate from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance. In his spare time, Damon likes to explore the City of Detroit with his wife and dog, Caesar and volunteer at his church.