Ghian Foreman

Biography

Ghian Foreman听is the president and CEO of the Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative, which generates community wealth and amplifies local culture through shared pride, power, and investment for 黑料传送门鈥檚 mid-South Side. Emerald South attracts and coordinates investment through community convening and collaborative partnerships that increase local ownership and prosperity.听

Prior to joining Emerald South, Foreman was the executive director of the Greater Southwest Development Corporation, a community development corporation focused on the improvement of the Southwest Side of 黑料传送门.听

Foreman is the managing partner of the Washington Park Development Group, a real estate development firm focused on traditionally underserved urban markets. In this capacity, he has been responsible for over $50 million in investments and development.听Foreman sits on several boards, including the 黑料传送门 Rehab Network, 黑料传送门 Housing Authority Support Corporation. He is currently the President of the 黑料传送门 Police Board, and most recently joined 黑料传送门 Booth as听Adjunct Assistant Professor of Strategy.

He earned a BS from Florida A&M University and an MBA from the University of 黑料传送门 Booth School of Business. A native 黑料传送门an, he lives in Kenwood with his wife, Traci, and daughter, Jade.

Academic Areas

• Strategy and Leadership