Chairman/CEO, Ruben W. Hopkins
A 14-year military veteran, Ruben is the founder of the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce. Concerned with the lack of proper business engagement and concerned for the future of the black community. For more than 14 years he has been positioning the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce to take a more active leadership role in improving quality of life in black communities throughout the State of Wisconsin. The mission of making black business the largest employer of black people is and has been Ruben’s daily focus.
Vice-President, Demaryl Howard
Fortunate Futures is a nonprofit organization that works in conjunction with the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board to assist job seekers in securing employment. Fortunate Futures is located in the Milwaukee Enterprise Center North. Fortunate Futures is a state approved training provider and has an individualized training account with the State of Wisconsin Job Center. Fortunate Futures has a mission of combating poverty from three angles. Fortunate Futures approaches this complex issue from the aspects of providing job training, employment, and providing affordable housing to Milwaukee County Residents.
Board Member, Royce Luckett
A proud Milwaukee native, he is a devoted husband, father, entrepreneur, veteran, ex-police officer, and former MPS teacher and Wisconsin Black Chamber board member. After graduating from Custer High School, he enlisted to the U.S. Army, serving multiple combat tours in Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. Following 8 years active duty, he returned home and served 14 more years in the Wisconsin National Guard as a Military Police Officer. He then joined the Milwaukee Police Department, rising to Sergeant over a 15-year career. Driven by a passion for business, he co-founded Skybox Sports Bar in Bronzeville with childhood friends. He remains committed to community growth through mentorship, education, and leadership.
Past-President, Seven Mussenden
Experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Skilled in Business Planning, Philanthropy, Management, Healthcare, and Nonprofit Management. Strong business development professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from UW-Milwaukee.