Wilbert Fobbs is a strategist and management consultant focusing his inventive problem solving skills on linking America’s recovery to global economic competitiveness, the “clean economy” and job creation for a talented but as of yet untapped urban workforce. Additionally, he spent two years as interim Director of Marketing for a large human services non-profit, 5 years as Chief Technology Officer for a national marketing agency, two years as Director of Architecture for a Fortune 500 automotive supplier and held several other positions in the financial services industry in which his accomplishments made a significant impact. Wilbert focuses on rapid and sustainable growth for communities, organizations, and churches. Sowing and seeing growth in individuals, families, and communities is his passion. Empowering, Inspiring, and connecting teams is his focus.

Jerome Garciano is the foundfer of Jubilee Impact Fund and continues to serve in a key leadership role as well as our expert on newe market tax credits. With a nationwide network of key leaders and individuals in community development, Jerome forged the early years of Jubilee and developed the blueprints for what is being built today. Jerome is an attorney, CPA, architect, husband, and father with a passion for Christian Community Development.

As an attorney, Jerome represents lenders, equity investors and developers in real estate development, tax incentive transactions and tax credit project financing. A skilled transactional attorney and CPA, Jerome has deep and diverse experience in affordable housing, renewable energy, community and economic development project finance deals. With over 20 years in the low-income housing tax credit industry, Jerome specializes in affordable housing and community development finance. He has closed numerous nonprofit-sponsored real estate transactions financed with New Markets Tax Credit financing, including education, health and community services facilities. As a LEED accredited professional and with his background in design and construction, Jerome advises clients on energy efficiency and renewable energy tax incentives as well as promotes programs and tax policy initiatives for green energy and sustainable real estate development. 

Andrew oversees Mosaic CCDA’s day-to-day operations and develops strategic partnerships and funding to provide job training and work opportunities to unemployed and underemployed workers in Benton Harbor and Berrien County, Michigan. He most recently served as executive pastor and chief operating officer of Evangel Ministries, Inc. in Detroit. He was also managing director of E.M.E.R.G., Inc. (Evangel Ministries Economic Restoration Group) and was instrumental in managing collaborative partnerships with urban restoration activities involving Urban Ministries, Inc., Made to Flourish, Kern Family Foundation, SOAR Literacy program, the Detroit Economic Development Corporation and Life Remodeled. Andrew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Grand Valley State University, Allendale,Mich., and a Master of Arts degree in Medieval Studies from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Mich.

John Lewis III serves as Chief Operating Officer for Jubilee Impact Fund. Mr. Lewis resides in Greensboro, North Carolina and since 2011 has owned operated New Paths Development and Consulting. New Paths was the lead developer for the Ridgeway Landing multi-family development project featured below. New Paths is a commercial real estate development and financial consulting firm that specializes in the development and construction of affordable housing and workforce housing. Its team consists of professionals who are experienced in all phases of Development, Construction, Financial Services, Business Consulting and Real Estate. Mr. Lewis brings his expertise and experience to bear for Jubilee projects nationwide.

Aisha Benson is EVP/COO for TruFund Financial Services, a Black-led, non-profit CDFI with 20 years of experience providing affordable loan capital and business advisory services to historically disadvantaged small businesses and non-profits. Aisha is responsible for directing, managing, and integrating multi-disciplined team functions related to the delivery of lending services, tax credit deployment and TA programs across TruFund’s footprint. Prior to TruFund, Ms. Benson served in VP roles in the commercial lending departments of Carver Federal Savings, Banco Popular, and JP Morgan Chase. Aisha has 27 years’ experience deploying capital to Low Income Communities, including acquisition, construction and permanent finance projects. She has deployed $130 million in NMTCs and $175 million of capital to low-income communities, including $75 million in loans to small businesses and non- profits. Based on her vast experience, Ms. Benson serves on several key industry Boards, including Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), the NMTC Coalition (Board President) and NY CDFI Coalition (founding member and Board VP). Aisha is a licensed Minister of the Gospel currently serving at Living in Jesus Ministry in Newburgh, NY. Ms. Benson holds a B.A. in Psychology, Cum Laude from Columbia University and a certificate through a Citi/OFN Sponsored Leadership Training Program for CDFI Executives at Wharton University.

Eric co-founded Telos Ventures after being called by God to find a way to integrate his business and pastoral experiences. After starting his career at Accenture, Eric increasingly pursued entrepreneurial opportunities including Advertising.com, Quintessential Realty, and The Quan Group. Eric’s most recent role prior to founding Telos was as the Campus Director of Menlo Church San Mateo where he lead the staff team and congregation with a combination of pastoral and executive responsibilities. Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at University of California at Berkeley.

Matt Farmer serves as an advisor to Jubilee Impact Fund and as a connector to Nationsal Christian Foundation. He joined National Christian Foundation in 2019 as vice president of NCF Heartland in Overland Park, Kansas. He leads a regional effort with a strategic emphasis on the Kansas City metro area. Prior to NCF, Matt was director of operations for five years at The Hope Center, a comprehensive community development organization in east Kansas City, Missouri. While there, he spearheaded real estate and economic development initiatives and oversaw day-to-day activities. Matt is a lifelong learner. He’s an MBA graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. He also holds a master of divinity degree from Denver Seminary and a bachelor of science degree in social sciences from the U.S. Air Force Academy, followed by 12 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. Combining his passion for the Lord and his love of sports, Matt is a chaplain with Baseball Chapel, an international ministry recognized by Major and Minor League Baseball. He serves as the chaplain leader for the Kansas City Royals.