Potawatomi Business Development Corporation Names Tom Devine as New CEO
Assumes Leadership for Tribe’s Economic Development Corporation
Milwaukee, WI, May 13, 2014—Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC), the economic development arm of the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe has named Tom Devine as Chief Executive Officer. Devine was most recently President of Federal Business for MTNT, an Alaskan Native Corporation located in Anchorage, Alaska.
“Tom brings a comprehensive background with specific strengths in Federal business development, revenue growth, strategic alliances and operations,” said Kevin Allis, Potawatomi Business Development Corporation’s Board Chair. “Tom’s experience will be especially beneficial to PBDC as we further grow our businesses and expand our work with government clients.”
“Since its inception ten years ago, the Potawatomi Business Development Corporation has become one of the most successful tribally-owned business development corporations in the country,” said Tom Devine. “I look forward to working with the PBDC Board and tribal leadership as we continue to grow and invest, not just for the benefit of the tribe, but for all of Wisconsin.”
Since 1995, Devine has developed successful businesses utilizing foundation-building strategies and a philosophy of sustainable profitability. Known for his expertise in executive management, Federal contracting, business development, business brokerage and corporate sales, the skills he considers most valuable are evaluating client needs, building collaborative teams, and drawing the full potential from individuals and opportunities. Tom served as a US Marine from 1984-1990 and holds an active top secret security clearance.
ABOUT THE POTAWATOMI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation is owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin. The Corporation seeks to diversify Potawatomi business interests beyond gaming in an effort to secure the future of the Potawatomi tribe for the next 7 generations and beyond. Business holdings include: One Prospect Technologies, Advancia Corporation, Advancia Aeronautics, Potawatomi Training, Advancia Technologies, Redhawk Network Security, Data Holdings and Greenfire Management Services. For more information on the Potawatomi Business Development Corporation, call Kip Ritchie at 414-290-9491 or visit our website at www.potawatomibdc.com.
