U.S. Army Veteran
Founder, WVBA

Sam is an Army veteran, military spouse, former intelligence officer, and veteran advocate with years of experience in veteran-centric policy reform work including veteran’s higher education, military foreign policy, and veteran’s healthcare access.

U.S. Army Veteran
Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual

Roy is an Army veteran, former intelligence analyst, and community leader who serves as a financial advisor to entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout southeast Wisconsin.

U.S. Army Veteran
Proprietor, Explorium BrewPub

Mike a US Army Veteran, a former Engineer Officer, and a leader in the Wisconsin Craft Beverage community. Mike has designed, built, and run multiple breweries in addition to a civil engineering firm. An avid aviator, Mike brings a wide of business experience to the team.

U.S. Navy Veteran
Co-Founder and COO, The Way Out

Ruben is a Navy veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, a community leader, advocate, and innovator focused on breaking down barriers to meaningful employment for formerly incarcerated people in Milwaukee and statewide.

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Founder, Mission Wisconsin

Steve is a USMC veteran, a former dairy co-owner, and the founder of Mission Wisconsin – a talent company that markets the great state of Wisconsin to servicemembers departing active duty and connects them to employment, education, and support services during their relocation.

U.S. Army Veteran
Advisor, Education Reform

Calvin is a U.S. Army Veteran with decades of experience advocating for teachers, students, and classrooms. Calvin has extensive experience in state and local government and brings unique knowledge of educational barriers in Wisconsin and how to bring people together to solve institutional problems.

U.S. Army Veteran
President, Latino Entrepreneurial Network

Vanessa Sancha is a U.S. Army Veteran and seasoned banking professional with over 15 years of industry experience, including over 8 years in lending. Vanessa serves as President of the Latino Entrepreneurial Network, INC (LEN). She empowers individuals by promoting financial literacy and access to capital and creating pathways to generational wealth.

Senior Fellow, WVBA

After a decade as a firefighter/paramedic, Paul works on public policy campaigns. His father, grandfathers, and uncles all proudly served in the military. Paul is involved with numerous veteran non-profits. He holds an MPSA from the Bush School at Texas A&M and is completing his Defense and Strategic Studies doctorate.

U.S. Navy Veteran
Founder, Donna Cazzuto

Taneal is a Navy veteran, finance professional, inspirational speaker and the founder of a women’s empowerment clothing brand based out of Milwaukee.