Cory Nettles, founder and managing director of Milwaukee-based Generation Growth Capital, Inc., has been named to the board of directors of Usher’s New Look Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by R&B singer ‘Usher’
Cory Nettles, founder and managing director of Milwaukee-based Generation Growth Capital, Inc., has been named to the board of directors of Usher’s New Look Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by R&B singer ‘Usher.’ Nettles will serve on the Foundation’s development committee and lend his expertise to guide the strategic fund development goals of the Foundation which certifies young people in four leadership areas including talent, education, career and service.
"We are extremely fortunate that this esteemed individual has agreed to join our Board and team," said Shawn Wilson, president of Usher’s New Look. "The depth of his experience is truly exceptional, and his advice and guidance will prove invaluable as we continue the growth of New Look."
Generation Growth Capital, Inc. is a private equity fund focused on buyouts and providing growth capital to small businesses and low middle market companies in the upper-Midwest. Nettles also serves as Of Counsel at the law firm Quarles & Brady LLP in the corporate services and government relations group.
Since 1999, Usher’s New Look Foundation has mentored over 9,000 youth and has provided over 150,000 hours of leadership training in civic engagement, education, business skills and talent and creativity. The foundation plans to certify 50,000 youth as leaders by 2015.
