Kelly A. Brown

Chairman & CEO

Award-winning executive and founder of multiple financial services companies.

Kelly’S FAVORITE QUOTE:

Whether you think you can, or think you can’t—you’re right.

- Henry Ford

Education

B.S. Management – Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
M.S. Organizational Leadership – Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
Executive Education – University of Wisconsin-Madison
Executive Education – The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania

Accolades

Distinguished Alumni Award – Cardinal Stritch University 2011
40 Under 40 – Milwaukee Business Journal 2014
Best Workplaces Award -US News 2014-2021
Woman of Influence Award – Entrepreneurship Milwaukee Business Journal 2015
Future 50 Award – Association of Commerce 2019
Blue Ribbon Award – Small Business of the Year, US Chamber of Commerce 2013
Wisconsin Association of Commerce

Board Roles

Encore Bank & Encore Bancshares, Little Rock, Arkansas – Director
Cardinal Stritch University – Past Trustee
Marquette University Commercial Banking Program – Program-Founder & Past Chair
Milwaukee School of Engineering Graduate and Professional Studies – Past Advisory Board Chair
Waukesha County Technical College – Past Advisory Board
State of Wisconsin Chiropractic Examining Board – Governor Walker Appointee
Kettle Moraine School District – Elected Board Member

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Young Presidents Organization (YPO) WisconsinReal World Forum

Favorite artist
Peter Gabriel
Favorite vacation spot
Captiva Island
Florida

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