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April, 10 2025

About NAMC's 2025 Symposium

Brought to you by NAMC-Wisconsin. This year’s sympoium will feature panel discussions on the largest regional construction projects, education, and one-on-one business matchmaker meetings between corporate leaders in the construction space and the region’s top general contractors and developers with the region’s top minority-owned firms in the construction industry.

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David Crowley

Milwaukee County Executive

As a lifelong Milwaukee resident, County Executive David Crowley knows as well as anyone that Milwaukee County is truly a tale of two counties. He has lived the pain and struggle that many in our communities face every day, and he knows the joy of bringing people together to conquer those struggles. The fundamental tenet of Executive Crowley’s administration is to build bridges to bring people together, not walls that keep them apart.

Sworn into office in May of 2020, David became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black leader elected to serve in the role. Since being sworn in, County Executive David Crowley led the implementation of the first county-wide strategic plan in 20 years, focusing the County on a vision of achieving racial equity and by doing so becoming the healthiest county in the state. Under his leadership, Milwaukee County has diversified positions at the cabinet department level as well as boards and commissions. In addition, he has also streamlined government to improve access and quality of services for residents.

Growing up in a working-class family in Milwaukee’s 53206 neighborhood, David was no stranger to hardship. As a child, David’s family moved frequently, often as a result of evictions. He lived in a home with multiple family members who suffered from mental illness and drug addiction, and saw first-hand the impact that these issues have on our community. This is personal to David.

David credits the Milwaukee youth organization Urban Underground for saving his life. He found a support network and a community of people that cared about him, and helped guide him to public service.

While still in high school, David served as a community justice coordinator with Urban Underground, giving him his start in community organizing. He joined AmeriCorps when he turned 18, and worked with several other community organizations including Project Return, Safe & Sound Inc., and COA Youth and Family Centers.

His passion for service and supporting community organization continued as an adult. David is a member of numerous community organizations including the ACLU, Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals and the Milwaukee NAACP. He attended Bay View High School, UW-Milwaukee, and currently lives in Milwaukee with his wife, Ericka, and his three young daughters.

Lafayette L. Crump

Commissioner Department
of City Development

Lafayette L. Crump, JD, is the City of Milwaukee Commissioner of City Development, where, as a member of the Mayor’s Cabinet, he leads a team dedicated to growing Milwaukee’s population, bringing and keeping jobs in the city, increasing density, facilitating the development of affordable and equitable housing options, and preparing Milwaukee and its residents for economic success in an increasingly technologically-based economy.

Under Lafayette’s leadership, Milwaukee developed its first interagency housing program, joined with the Community Development Alliance and other local entities to create and implement the most comprehensive collective affordable housing plan in Milwaukee’s history, provided millions of dollars in downpayment assistance and COVID-related business support, attracted the largest single infusion of jobs into downtown in decades, and is engaging in a broad review of its zoning code and development of a forward-looking strategic plan for its downtown.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Lafayette previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief Diversity, Vendor and Engagement Officer for the Host Committee of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, where he engaged with businesses, community-based agencies, government and residents throughout southeastern Wisconsin, leading a team that ensured community involvement, the inclusion of local and diverse businesses, and corporate adherence to ethical, environmental, social and governance practices.

Lafayette was also Chief Operating Officer of Prism Technical Management & Marketing Services, LLC, a nationally experienced multidisciplinary management consulting firm based in Milwaukee, where he developed training programs for business owners and corporate internships, managed research projects and developed and monitored equity and inclusion plans, working for clients like the Milwaukee Bucks, Northwestern Mutual, the Department of Transportation, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, and numerous other developers, contractors and governmental entities.

In addition to his work for Prism, Lafayette practiced law for a number of years, working to ensure equity for small businesses and nonprofits, and has been an adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School, where his focus was ensuring that law students understand the needs, expectations and reality of business owners.

Lafayette’s commitment to professional and community pursuits have been recognized via the Milwaukee Business Journal Forty Under 40 award, the Milwaukee Times Black Excellence Award, the University School of Milwaukee Alumni Service Award, the Titan 100 Award, the Milwaukee Business Journal Power Broker list, and the Foley & Lardner Lyndford Lardner Attorney Service Award.

Lafayette is a graduate of Duke University and Duke University School of Law, where, collectively, he served on the Journal of Gender Law & Policy, the Harassment Grievance Board, the Moot Court Board, and was president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He also completed the Associates in Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) Program and is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional.

He serves on numerous corporate and community-based boards, including Safe & Sound, City Forward Collaborative, the Titan 100 Board, the Salvation Army, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, University School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee College Prep, Harbor District, Menomonee Valley Partners, Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation, and The Water Council.

Ugo Nwagbaraocha

President - Diamond Discs International

President of Diamond Discs International, a premiere Accredited supplier of construction tools specializing in quality diamond-edged cutting blades, core bits and small power tool items.

A local graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee majoring in Political Science with a Law Studies Option. Executively managed in the construction industry for over 14 years as Division Sales Manager, General Manager and Director of Sales for several national wholesalers of industrial tools.

Demonstrated track record of rapid growth in the total volume of sales with nationwide wholesalers of industrial tooling. Identified and facilitated the compilation of larger customer bases through the integration of diverse marketing strategies which allowed the companies to form long-term mutually beneficial business relationships with different aspects of the industry. Exhibited unique ability to motivate, train and develop new and existing business units comprised of sales representatives, due to acclaimed diligence and integrity.

Director of Sales for Diamond Discs for several years before becoming the President of the organization. Diamond Discs is proud to be the largest, fully certified minority-owned wholesaler of construction tools in the local area. Our goal is to continue our company motto of providing "Value - Trust - No Headaches" to all of our business relationships in the construction industry, internationally, nationally and to now continue our success here in the local market.

Specialties: New Market Business Development, P & L Budget Responsibility, Management/ Corporate Strategic Planning, Key Account Development, Turnaround/ Growth Management Mandate, Training Sales Representatives, Market Research, Product Education, Marketing Strategy, Implementation of Sales Techniques,

Diamond Discs International is the premiere supplier of quality diamond-edged cutting tools. We offer a comprehensive line of diamond products including masonry saw blades, concrete saw blades, tile saw blades, core bits, and granite fabrication tools. Our experienced account executives, complimented with technical support and customer service staff, are well trained to provide instant follow up support. We also provide nationwide next day delivery options and same day delivery options to local job sites.

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• Exhibitor Table

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• Exhibitor Table
• Matchmaker Table (Company Title only)

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