President/Chief Executive Officer

• Jan 2021 - Present

Mission: Through a comprehensive regional approach to economic development, the strategic pursuit of job creation and business growth in target clusters, and the development of a coordinated talent pipeline, MadREP will lead the development of a dynamic economy where people and businesses thrive. Role & Services: MadREP fills an important role in Wisconsin’s economic development landscape, serving as a partner and collaborator to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and other… Show more Mission: Through a comprehensive regional approach to economic development, the strategic pursuit of job creation and business growth in target clusters, and the development of a coordinated talent pipeline, MadREP will lead the development of a dynamic economy where people and businesses thrive. Role & Services: MadREP fills an important role in Wisconsin’s economic development landscape, serving as a partner and collaborator to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and other state agencies, as well as economic development initiatives within counties, municipalities, chambers of commerce, and the private sector. Show less Mission: Through a comprehensive regional approach to economic development, the strategic pursuit of job creation and business growth in target clusters, and the development of a coordinated talent pipeline, MadREP will lead the development of a dynamic economy where people and businesses thrive. Role & Services: MadREP fills an important role in Wisconsin’s economic development landscape, serving as a partner and collaborator to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and other… Show more Mission: Through a comprehensive regional approach to economic development, the strategic pursuit of job creation and business growth in target clusters, and the development of a coordinated talent pipeline, MadREP will lead the development of a dynamic economy where people and businesses thrive. Role & Services: MadREP fills an important role in Wisconsin’s economic development landscape, serving as a partner and collaborator to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and other state agencies, as well as economic development initiatives within counties, municipalities, chambers of commerce, and the private sector. Show less

Managing Principle & Chairman

• Dec 2016 - Present

Our Mission: The Financial Promise is dedicated to working with communities to increase financial literacy so they can invest in themselves to build financial stability, careers, businesses and wealth. Our Vision: To be recognized as a trusted leader that helps community members improve their chances of success by making smarter financial decisions. Our Mission: The Financial Promise is dedicated to working with communities to increase financial literacy so they can invest in themselves to build financial stability, careers, businesses and wealth. Our Vision: To be recognized as a trusted leader that helps community members improve their chances of success by making smarter financial decisions.

State Representative of the 11th District

• Nov 2016 - Dec 2020

Re-elected: Served as the State Representative for the 11th Assembly District of Milwaukee and Glendale, Wisconsin. Re-elected: Served as the State Representative for the 11th Assembly District of Milwaukee and Glendale, Wisconsin.

Regional Partner

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

FasterCapital is a virtual incubator based in Dubai Internet City. We help IT startups through our programs acceleration and incubation. FasterCapital was established in 2010 and our model was publicly available since 2016. Fastercapital has currently 20 incubated startups that graduated and are fully functional now, more than 234 startups in the acceleration program, more than 201 regional partners with 120 offices worldwide. FasterCapital has multiple rounds of funding per year during… Show more FasterCapital is a virtual incubator based in Dubai Internet City. We help IT startups through our programs acceleration and incubation. FasterCapital was established in 2010 and our model was publicly available since 2016. Fastercapital has currently 20 incubated startups that graduated and are fully functional now, more than 234 startups in the acceleration program, more than 201 regional partners with 120 offices worldwide. FasterCapital has multiple rounds of funding per year during each of which we will be selecting startups that can be accelerated or incubated by FasterCapital. Show less FasterCapital is a virtual incubator based in Dubai Internet City. We help IT startups through our programs acceleration and incubation. FasterCapital was established in 2010 and our model was publicly available since 2016. Fastercapital has currently 20 incubated startups that graduated and are fully functional now, more than 234 startups in the acceleration program, more than 201 regional partners with 120 offices worldwide. FasterCapital has multiple rounds of funding per year during… Show more FasterCapital is a virtual incubator based in Dubai Internet City. We help IT startups through our programs acceleration and incubation. FasterCapital was established in 2010 and our model was publicly available since 2016. Fastercapital has currently 20 incubated startups that graduated and are fully functional now, more than 234 startups in the acceleration program, more than 201 regional partners with 120 offices worldwide. FasterCapital has multiple rounds of funding per year during each of which we will be selecting startups that can be accelerated or incubated by FasterCapital. Show less

SDC Board Commissioner-Appointed by Office of The Governor Scott Walker

• Dec 2012 - Dec 2018

The role of the SDC Board of Commissioners is to provide guidance and leadership to the Social Development Commission. For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) has served as a planner, coordinator, and provider of human service programs for low-income individuals and families in Milwaukee County. SDC was established in 1963 as an intergovernmental commission under Wisconsin State Statute 66.0125. In 1964, the SDC became the only Community Action Agency for Milwaukee… Show more The role of the SDC Board of Commissioners is to provide guidance and leadership to the Social Development Commission. For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) has served as a planner, coordinator, and provider of human service programs for low-income individuals and families in Milwaukee County. SDC was established in 1963 as an intergovernmental commission under Wisconsin State Statute 66.0125. In 1964, the SDC became the only Community Action Agency for Milwaukee County. The Commission is comprised of 18 citizens residing in Milwaukee County, each of whom holds the title of Commissioner. One-third of the Commissioners are elected representatives of low-income residents of the county, one-third of the Commissioners are appointed as representatives of public officials, and one-third of the Commissioners are appointed as representatives of the private sector. With its vision of ensuring that all Milwaukee County residents will have equal access to the resources needed to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency, the SDC believes that all individuals are to be treated and valued with compassion, dignity, & respect. Show less The role of the SDC Board of Commissioners is to provide guidance and leadership to the Social Development Commission. For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) has served as a planner, coordinator, and provider of human service programs for low-income individuals and families in Milwaukee County. SDC was established in 1963 as an intergovernmental commission under Wisconsin State Statute 66.0125. In 1964, the SDC became the only Community Action Agency for Milwaukee… Show more The role of the SDC Board of Commissioners is to provide guidance and leadership to the Social Development Commission. For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) has served as a planner, coordinator, and provider of human service programs for low-income individuals and families in Milwaukee County. SDC was established in 1963 as an intergovernmental commission under Wisconsin State Statute 66.0125. In 1964, the SDC became the only Community Action Agency for Milwaukee County. The Commission is comprised of 18 citizens residing in Milwaukee County, each of whom holds the title of Commissioner. One-third of the Commissioners are elected representatives of low-income residents of the county, one-third of the Commissioners are appointed as representatives of public officials, and one-third of the Commissioners are appointed as representatives of the private sector. With its vision of ensuring that all Milwaukee County residents will have equal access to the resources needed to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency, the SDC believes that all individuals are to be treated and valued with compassion, dignity, & respect. Show less

Chief Operating Officer

• Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

Gibraltar Industries Inc, is a full service facility maintenance and management services provider. Our staff brings a wealth of proven experience in the following fields: Deconstruction, Asbestos & Lead Abatement, Salvage, Selective Sight Demolition. Construction Clean-Up, Residential and Commercial Janitorial Cleaning Services, 24-7 Emergency Service. Gibraltar Industries Inc, is a full service facility maintenance and management services provider. Our staff brings a wealth of proven experience in the following fields: Deconstruction, Asbestos & Lead Abatement, Salvage, Selective Sight Demolition. Construction Clean-Up, Residential and Commercial Janitorial Cleaning Services, 24-7 Emergency Service.

Vice President of Business Development/Government Affairs

• Mar 2013 - Mar 2016

Spring Water Asset Management was created out of a desire to invest in companies that are doing well and supporting communities, the environment and the people they serve. Spring Water Asset Management is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) that provides financial consultation and portfolio management to individual clients who want to: •Grow their net worth •Invest in socially responsible and green companies, and •Understand how their investments can work for them and for… Show more Spring Water Asset Management was created out of a desire to invest in companies that are doing well and supporting communities, the environment and the people they serve. Spring Water Asset Management is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) that provides financial consultation and portfolio management to individual clients who want to: •Grow their net worth •Invest in socially responsible and green companies, and •Understand how their investments can work for them and for the good of others. We specialize in socially responsible investing (SRI) that considers environmental, social and corporate governance criteria in addition to standard financial analysis. http://www.springwaterassetmanagement.com/ Show less Spring Water Asset Management was created out of a desire to invest in companies that are doing well and supporting communities, the environment and the people they serve. Spring Water Asset Management is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) that provides financial consultation and portfolio management to individual clients who want to: •Grow their net worth •Invest in socially responsible and green companies, and •Understand how their investments can work for them and for… Show more Spring Water Asset Management was created out of a desire to invest in companies that are doing well and supporting communities, the environment and the people they serve. Spring Water Asset Management is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) that provides financial consultation and portfolio management to individual clients who want to: •Grow their net worth •Invest in socially responsible and green companies, and •Understand how their investments can work for them and for the good of others. We specialize in socially responsible investing (SRI) that considers environmental, social and corporate governance criteria in addition to standard financial analysis. http://www.springwaterassetmanagement.com/ Show less

Wisconsin State Representative

• Jan 2005 - Jan 2013

Served as the State Representative for the 11th Assembly District of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Served as the Chairman of the Wisconsin State Assembly Department of Financial Institutions Committee. Served as Chairman of the 19 member Milwaukee Delegation. Served as the State Representative for the 11th Assembly District of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Served as the Chairman of the Wisconsin State Assembly Department of Financial Institutions Committee. Served as Chairman of the 19 member Milwaukee Delegation.

State Representative

• 2005 - 2013

Agency Dir

• 2005 - 2007

Sales Agent, and management goal was to recruit individuals to join MetLife Insurance Agency. Sales Agent, and management goal was to recruit individuals to join MetLife Insurance Agency.

Branch Manager

• 2003 - 2005

Day to day management of approximately 10-15 people, worked at various locations. Opened close branches, and provided conflict reslotuion among team members as well as clients within branches. Managed Loans, and Depository services. Day to day management of approximately 10-15 people, worked at various locations. Opened close branches, and provided conflict reslotuion among team members as well as clients within branches. Managed Loans, and Depository services.

Personal Banker

• Jan 2001 - Sep 2003

Woked as Personal banker, Manage Loans, and Depository services as well as offer a number of Financial Products for clients of the Bank Woked as Personal banker, Manage Loans, and Depository services as well as offer a number of Financial Products for clients of the Bank

Financial Representative

• Jun 1998 - Jan 2002

Helped to manage $100 million dollars in Assets with Purnell Wealth management Group. Created patnership " Walters-Fields Investment Group" Had $22 million dollars in Assets under Management. Helped to manage $100 million dollars in Assets with Purnell Wealth management Group. Created patnership " Walters-Fields Investment Group" Had $22 million dollars in Assets under Management.

Senior Sales Rep

• Jan 1996 - Jan 1999