• Howard Snyder

    Executive Director Northwest Side CDC Executive Director Howard Snyder

    The NWSCDC’s Executive Director since 1983, Mr. Snyder has shaped the business development strategy for the agency and implemented community economic development efforts on the Northwest Side for over 30 years.

  • Antoinette Nelson

    Office Manager Antoinette Nelson

    Ms. Nelson has been with the NWSCDC since 1997, and brings extensive experience in managing funds, records, and procedural components of the agency.

  • Willie Smith

    Director of Lending Willie Smith

    Mr. Smith  serves as NWSCDC’s Director of Lending, managing the organization’s business lending program and leading workforce development efforts. His experience with banking and economic development initiatives assists NWSCDC in developing its long-term strategy for Milwaukee’s northwest side. Mr. Smith is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) through the National Development Council.

  • Andrew Haug

    Resource Development Manager Andrew Haug

    Andrew Haug is responsible for all aspects of fundraising, including grant-writing and reporting, for NWSCDC. He brings years of non-profit sector experience, including fundraising and education. His training in urban planning also contributes to NWSCDC activities with economic development and urban redevelopment around Milwaukee’s Northwest Side.

  • Dani Breen

    NSP Coordinator Dani Breen

    As part of our Community Organizing team, Ms. Breen’s primary duties include staffing our Neighborhood Strategic Planning efforts in NSP Area 3. She represents community residents at various organizational meetings and on projects, ensuring the community is actively involved in decisions.

  • Cassandra Flagg

    NSP Coordinator Cassandra Flagg

    Cassandra Flagg is responsible for the Neighborhood Strategic Planning efforts in NSP Area 1. Cassandra brings extensive experience in community and economic development. She has a BA in Business Management and Communications and Certifications in HR Management and Project Management.  She is born and raised in Milwaukee, and excited to connect with NSP 1 residents and businesses!

  • Danitra Jones

    NSP Coordinator Danitra Jones

    Danitra Jones  serves as a Community Organizer, and is responsible for the Neighborhood Strategic Planning in area 4. Danitra recently earned her MBA from Walden University in Health Education and Promotion. Danitra brings years of experience working with community based non-profit organizations in the City of Milwaukee.

  • Sarah Bregant

    Community Development Specialist Sarah Bregant

    Sarah Bregant recently earned a Master of Urban Planning from UW-Milwaukee.  She completed internships with the City of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, gaining extensive experience in brownfield redevelopment and green infrastructure.  She collaborates on various projects in the 30th Street Industrial Corridor.