Jo Ann Vano
Board President
Jo Ann Vano is a media consultant and served as president of the Board of Directors at KFAI Fresh Air Radio. She is one of the founding board members of African Development Center.
Board President
Jo Ann Vano is a media consultant and served as president of the Board of Directors at KFAI Fresh Air Radio. She is one of the founding board members of African Development Center.
Board Secretary
Leah Mtegha is with Carlson School of Management. An energetic leader with extensive years of progressive, administrative service in a university setting with experience building relationships and streamlining processes.
Board Treasurer
A former client of ADC’s Business Development Program, Abdi is the ideal success story to illustrate the positive impacts of the African Development Center in building sustainability and financial success of its clients.
Board & Loan Committee Member (+ SBA Community Advantage Loan Program)
Felicia M. Ravelomanantsoa has just joined BCU (Credit Union) as Branch Operations and Business Development Manager. She has previously been with Associated Bank as Branch Manager and BMO Harris Bank as a Vice-President Branch Manager for over 10 years...
Board & Loan Committee Member (+ SBA Community Advantage Loan Program)
Currently a Business Banking Officer, Anthony has been with US Bank since 2007. Anthony served with the United States Marine Corps for four years and is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in finance.
Board Member
Ubah Jama is the widow of ADC’s founder Hussein Samatar. She is an active member of the Somali community in the Twin Cities and brings their voice and interests to her leadership in ADC and other community organizations.
Board Member
Daika Ismail, with a bachelor’s degree of Social Science in Economics, has just joined Fannie Mae (January 2019) as Product Development Manager – Financial Services III. She has previously been in the Corporate Trust Services business line at U.S. Bank as a Business Analyst.
Board Member
Vernon Doswell is a Regional Sales Manager at Wheeler Financial from Pitney Bowes. He has previously been with Wells Fargo Middle Market Banking Division Sales Manager for the North Central division. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he worked with Regional Vice Presidents...
Board Member
Michael D. Stinson is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. He is also a trial lawyer who practices primarily in the areas of banking and financial services, tort and personal injury, and commercial litigation. Whether in state or federal court, Mike has proven experience in all facets of litigation.
Board Member
Paul Fehrenbach is a Vice President at BMO Harris Bank, Greater Milwaukee Area. He is specializing in non-profit and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) investments throughout BMO Harris Bank's markets.
Board Member
Kaade Wallace is a Public Policy Manager - InterGovernmental Relations with Hennepin County. She previously was Government Relations Manager with the U.S. Bancorp. She has 10 plus years of experience in political engagement and advocacy in Minnesota and Washington, DC.
Board Member
Edwin Migiro is currently a VP, Market manager / Consumer Banking with Associated Bank. He has over 8 years financial services experience having held various roles within the banking sector.
Board & Loan Committee Member of SBA Community Advantage Loan Program
Bruce W. Nordin serves as Executive Fellow and Director for the Schulze Innovation Fund and the William C. Norris Institute at the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, University of St. Thomas. He possesses a reliable blend of knowledge, experience, professionalism, and ...
Board Member
Damon Jenkins is the Central Metro Region District Manager covering Downtown Minneapolis. In his role, Damon oversees eight branches and more than 100 team members. He is a member of Wells Fargo’s African American Team Member Network and an Executive Board Member of the YMCA.
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