Who is JESSICA WILLIS?

Executive Officer, Director at Pocketnest

Where does JESSICA WILLIS work?

JESSICA WILLIS is Founder of Pocketnest.

What companies did JESSICA WILLIS found?

JESSICA WILLIS founded Pocketnest.

Where did JESSICA WILLIS go to school?

JESSICA WILLIS studied at Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago (MBA, Economics, International Business); University of Michigan (Bachelor of Science - BS); Universidad de Salamanca (Summer Study Abroad Programs in 1997 and 2000, Language, Literature, Culture).

JESSICA WILLIS

Founder

Founder at Pocketnest

Detroit Metropolitan Area

FoundedPocketnest

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Experience

pocketnestFounder & CEOcurrent2018 — presentDetroit Metropolitan Area
Mt. Elliott MECA EndowmentBoard Trusteecurrent2020 — present
First Independence BankNext-Gen Board2020 — 2023
Pointe Capital ManagementExecutive Director2013 — 2017Grosse Pointe Farms
Plante MoranSenior Associate2004 — 2013Auburn Hills, Michigan
MacGregor Associates, ChicagoResearch Associate2001 — 2004Greater Chicago Area

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Investments29Real Estate6

Languages Spanish

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) — Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) — IMCA

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Frequently asked questions

Who is JESSICA WILLIS?: Executive Officer, Director at Pocketnest
Where does JESSICA WILLIS work?: JESSICA WILLIS is Founder of Pocketnest.
What companies did JESSICA WILLIS found?: JESSICA WILLIS founded Pocketnest.
Where did JESSICA WILLIS go to school?: JESSICA WILLIS studied at Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago (MBA, Economics, International Business); University of Michigan (Bachelor of Science - BS); Universidad de Salamanca (Summer Study Abroad Programs in 1997 and 2000, Language, Literature, Culture).

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Javier EvelynFounder & CEO at Alerje Ashley M. WilliamsCEO and Founder at Rizzarr

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