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moved to Nashville, TN, to begin his professional career as a personal banker for Region Bank. In 2000, he moved to Wisconsin to work for US Bank as a branch manager. In 2006 he accepted a senior commercial lender position with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). He was the first African-American to hold that position with WHEDA. His responsibilities at WHEDA included the development and growth of Wisconsin's southeastern region, managing a commercial loan portfolio valued at $40 million and developing new commercial loan relationships. Bryant joined North Milwaukee State Bank as vice president of commercial lending and chief lending officer in 2010. In 2013, he formed Edward Capital, LLC, where businesses and religious organizations helped raise capital, consulted with banks to underwrite and analyze commercial credit, coordinated meetings for loan committees and revolving loan funds, and lectured at small business forums, among many other duties. Later he accepted a position as community development financial institution director and director of lending with the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC) and with Town Bank. Bryant was a member of the board of directors for Outpost Foods, Riverworks Development Corporation City of Milwaukee Revolving Loan Fund, Bridge Builders, African American Chamber of Commerce, past president of Board of Directors for Fondy Food Market, Market Place State of Wisconsin, S.E.T. Ministry, Inc., Highland Montessori School, Deacon of Finance at Northtown Church of Christ. Bryant was a guest lecturer at Marquette University. Brother Edward J. Bryant was preceded in death by his parents, grandfather, Early Bryant, grandmother, Frankie Bryant, grandfather, Ollie Hardaway, Sr.; grandmother, Mary Louis Hardaway and his niece, Isis Bryant. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Delora (nee Putnam) Bryant,
daughters, Azariah, Ashai, and Ayanna Bryant, sister, Bridget Bryant, nephew, Zyon, along with many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Brian Edward Coleman 1963-2021 CPA
Brown volunteered at the Collier County and Hendry County Spay and Neuter clinics. He also volunteered his time to the local schools and the local Boys and Girls Club of America. Victor enjoyed fishing, attending Miami Dolphins football games, fantasy football and basketball. He spent lots of time gardening and enjoyed planting trees, vegetables, and plants in his yard. He enjoyed traveling and some of his favorite trips were to Egypt, South Africa, London, Maui, and the Bahamas. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Brother Victor C. Brown, Sr. was predeceased by his father Elmer R. Brown. He is survived by his wife, Tonya (nee Buchanon); mother, Mary Jane Lee; children, Maurice (Arelys) Brown Victor Brown, Jr., Jendaya Brown, Terence Maxwell, and Tierra Maxwell; six grandchildren; three sisters and seven brothers; and a host of nieces and nephews. Edward J. Bryant 1974–2021 Milwaukee, WI Banker, Banking Consultant
Brian Edward Coleman (San Antonio (TX) Alumni 2006) entered the Chapter Invisible on Sunday, August 15, 2021. He was born in San Antonio, TX on April 29, 1963 to Mary
Louise Coleman and Horace Coleman Sr. At a young age Brian accepted the Lord into his life and became saved at Mt. Zion First Baptist Church. His journey with Christ led him to True Vision Church where he served faithfully in the ministry as a decision counselor and as a member of the usher board. He exemplified the motto "Family first" and had three beautiful children named Brandon Jerrill, Aria Amore, and Caden Edward Creed. On December 18, 2004, Brian married and united with the love of his life Precious Marie Chavis. Brother Coleman attended school at Hirsch Elementary and Davis Middle School where he began his career as an avid sportsman and played multiple sports. His high school years placed him at Sam Houston High School and graduated in 1981. He attended Our lady of the Lake University, where he received his Bachelor's and Master's both in Business Administration. His professional career began at Frost Bank and led him to work for USAA where he worked as their Certified Public Accountant for over 20 years. While at USAA, he also mentored the youth of the west side of San Antonio through their mentoring program. Brother Coleman gave over thirty years leading the Little League football team and being the assistant basketball coach for Covenant Community Church and was also the
Edward J. Bryant (Delta Delta 1997) entered the Chapter Invisible on February 22, 2021, three days before his 47th birthday.
Edward Jermaine Bryant was born on February 25, 1974, to Eddie Wayne and Glenda Joyce (nee Hardaway) Bryant of Meridian, MS. He attended college at Jackson State University, where he was a member of Campus Crusade for Christ, Financial Management Association, Student Government Association, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He earned a B.A. degree in 1997 in business administration. He would later earn an M.B.A. degree from the University of Phoenix and an associate degree in Commercial Real Estate from Marquette University. Shortly after graduation, Bryant
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