Jimmy Greene is Former President of the Associated Builders & Contractors of Michigan, and a Domestic Economic Policy Consultant. He served as CEO and President of Associated Builders & Contractors, Greater Michigan Chapter and The Greater Michigan Construction Academy companies that advocates, educates and trains for over 300 builders and contractors in 36 counties. He is the first Black CEO in ABC's 60-year history. He was the Founder, Owner, & CEO of Total Solutions Group in Saginaw, a firm specializing in Telecommunications & Technology Project Consulting. Prior to starting his own technology consulting company, Mr. Greene assisted in the origination of two new local telephone providers serving as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Winn Telecom, and as the Regional Sales Manager for McLeodUSA. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan. A graduate of Flint Southwestern High School he attended Washtenaw Community College, Delta College, and is a graduate of the College of Banking & Finance. He is the father of six beautiful children and two granddaughters. He writes extensively on economic and trade policies that impact the midwest.