President of the New Mexico Angels and Investors for Innovation

<p>Drew is very active with New Mexico start-ups. Most notably with <a href="http://www.meowwolf.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Meow Wolf</a>, serving as their first CFO, a New Mexico B Corp that creates immersive arts experiences to wow. His efforts there, among others, led to raising more than $125 million in investment, purchase of a new headquarters, and growth from 50 people to more than 400. He has also worked with Build with Robots and Electric Playhouse.</p> <p>Consulting has taken him across New Mexico, the U.S., to Native American nations, and more than 40 countries.  He has contributed to 100+ business plans and dozens of start-ups to get going. His work has generated over $300 million in investment and 1,000s of jobs.</p> <p>Previous experience includes a Bluetooth wireless firm, as a lender, and program officer for <a href= "https://grameenfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Grameen Foundation</a>. He began his career as a VISTA and AmeriCorps Team Leader in Oakland, California.</p> <p>Drew values community engagement. He serves on the board of <a href="http://wesst.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">WESST</a>, member of the <a href= "https://www.dws.state.nm.us/nmccv" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Serve New Mexico Commission</a>, and advisor to Pueblo of Acoma Business Enterprises. He is a member of Social Venture Circle and Lifetime Member of Net Impact.</p> <p>Drew completed his MBA from the <a href= "http://www.washington.edu/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">University of Washington</a> in Seattle. He finished his BA, Cum Laude, in History and International Relations from <a href="https://wustl.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington University</a> in St. Louis. </p>