Lafayette L Crump
Commissioner
City of Milwaukee Development
Thursday, February 1, 2024
8:30AM-9:30am via Zoom
In 2020, Lafayette Crump was appointed Milwaukee’s Commissioner of City Development. 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.
Already, Lafayette’s impact is undeniable—he pioneered the city’s first interagency housing program, orchestrated the most extensive affordable housing plan in Milwaukee’s history, provided millions in downpayment assistance and COVID-related business support, attracted the largest single infusion of jobs into downtown in decades, and is developing a forward-looking downtown strategic plan. Bold moves, big results!
Start your day getting to know the Commissioner and learning more about how his leadership is shaping the city. You’ll leave inspired to make your own big moves.
More About the Speaker
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. He was also Chief Operating Officer of Prism Technical Management & Marketing Services, LLC, a nationally experienced multidisciplinary management consulting firm based in Milwaukee, 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 several years, working to ensure equity for small businesses and nonprofits. He 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 is a graduate of Duke University and Duke University School of Law. 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.
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