Cleveland Avenue
After nearly 20 years on Wall Street, at Cleveland Avenue, Evette manages executive priorities, leads fundraising and investor relations activities, supports relationship-building efforts across the organization, and provides financial oversight for The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education (CAFÉ). She has a vast network and her career exemplifies the significance of building and maintaining relationships.
Prior to joining Cleveland Avenue, Evette was a team lead at JPMorgan’s Private Bank, overseeing a $2B book of business, and advising affluent families with wealth planning strategies including liquidity management, recapitalization of debt, and customized credit solutions.
She serves on the Ravinia Women’s Board (Ravinia Festival) and The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Board and is a member of the Chicago Finance Exchange.
Cleveland Avenue
Founded by Don and Liz Thompson, Cleveland Avenue (CA) is a privately-held venture capital firm that invests in, builds and extends brands across a range of companies, industries and locations.