Board of Directors and Committees
Board of Directors
Rich Arnesen Chair, Lending Committee
Stone House Development, Vice President
Chris Gunst
Private individual
Don Katz
Private investor and philanthropist
David Latona, Chair, Board of Directors
Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation, Vice President
Wayman Lawrence
Foley & Lardner, Partner
Steve Mech
CSA Commercial, President
Sonya Newenhouse
Eco-entrepreneur, Founder, Madison Environmental Group, Community Car and NewenHouse
Mary Wright, Chair, Finance Committee
WHEDA, Director, Multifamily Housing Group
Tom Wilkinson
Wisconsin Community Bank, Chairman and CEO
Finance Committee
*FCI board member
Mary Wright, Chair*
Don Katz*
Sue Lloyd
Private investor and philanthropist, founding FCI member
Steve Mech*
Tom Wilkinson*
Lending Committee
*FCI board member
Rich Arneson, Chair*
Perry Ecton
Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, Chief Executive Officer
Karyn Knaak
US Bank, Vice President
David Latona, Lending Committee chair*
Wayman Lawrence*
Peter Mortenson, Jr.
US Bank, Senior Vice President
Marianne Morton
Common Wealth Development, Executive Director
Roger Sandell
Northern Trust, Senior Vice President - Private Banking
Mark Taber
Wind River Financial, President/CEO
Latest News
Quotes
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"I think Forward Community Investments is truly a partner because a partner picks up where you leave off. It was fairly straightforward.”
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"The predevelopment loan from Forward Community Investments made affordable development possible in times when capital is difficult to find."
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“Financing from Forward Community Investments allows us to make a greater impact on low-income and no-income families in Wisconsin.”
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"Without Forward Community Investments and a willingness to provide non-traditional financing, we would not be able to provide these programs.”
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"The workshop definitely helped to increase our awareness of capacity building, and the online self-assessment tool that was presented will be a great asset in making our program more effective.”
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In addition to providing us with a $60,000 loan for predevelopment expenses, Forward Community Investments facilitated the transfer of more than $5 million in New Market Tax Credits to this project. This access to capital meant that we were able to reach our goal earlier than expected – saving us valuable time and money.”
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“FCI finds ways to finance projects that no others can. I truly believe you are all unique and outstanding.”
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"With affordable financing and a progressive mission that aligns with ours, Forward Community Investments has been a great fit.”



