Vincent Lyles Brings Expertise to MyPath Board of Directors

(Oconomowoc, Wis.) MyPath, a provider of specialized education, therapeutic and community support services for high-need individuals, is pleased to announce that Vincent Lyles has been named to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Lyles’ commitment to dedicate his time, talent, and expertise to MyPath will contribute to the shared vision of the Board of Directors.

“Welcoming Vincent to our Board of Directors signifies an exciting time for MyPath,” said MyPath CEO Terry Leahy. “Vincent is an extremely accomplished leader, and his extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and public affairs makes him an unparalleled asset to our organization.”

About Vincent Lyles

Currently, Vincent Lyles is System Vice President of Community Relations, with Advocate Aurora Health. He previously served as the President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, the largest youth-serving organization in the city, where he led a team of more than 600 employees and volunteers focused on the single mission of serving youth in the Greater Milwaukee Area.

Lyles was also the former president of M&I Community Development Corp where he oversaw community reinvestment and development. Before the CDC, he was a director with Robert W. Baird & Co. and provided financial advice to Wisconsin municipalities, school districts and special taxing units.

In 2016, he was named a “40 Under 40” Hall of Fame honoree by the Milwaukee Business Journal. Later on, Lyles was recognized with the Badger of the Year Award from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2018.

Receiving a certificate in nonprofit management & leadership from Harvard Business School and serving on the boards of organizations including Marquette University, BMO Funds, Badger Mutual Insurance, Near West Side Partners, Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, and Malaika Early Learning Center, Lyles fundamental skills and experience will be valuable as a board member for MyPath Companies.

About MyPath

With headquarters in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, MyPath offers services in more than 150 program locations and 48 communities across Wisconsin and Indiana, supporting more than 2,000 individuals and families.  MyPath is 100% owned by its employee-owners and ranks #53 on the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) list of America’s Largest Employee-Owned Companies. In 2021, MyPath was named the Wisconsin ESOP Company of the Year.

Other members of the MyPath Board of Directors include Jim Janz, a former Executive Officer of Zilber Ltd. and current Managing Director of the Zilber Family Foundation; Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, former International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; Ron Pace, former Group President Interiors for Kohler Company; Guy Smith, former CEO of Extendicare and board member for Aging with Dignity; Robert “Rock” Pledl, attorney with Davis & Pledl, S.C. and long-time advocate for individuals with disabilities; Jim Balestrieri, founder and former Chief Executive Officer of MyPath; and Terry Leahy, MyPath President and CEO.

More information can be found at www.mypathcompanies.com.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.