Eric Wimbley is the Managing Partner of the venture capital funds for Kalamazoo Forward Ventures. A newly established investment group originating from the westside of the state in Kalamazoo MI. Eric spent the first three decades of his professional career protecting and serving the community, first in the military and then in the Michigan State Police, where served as a commanding officer. After retirement Eric turned to education and youth development. First serving as a high school and community college teacher before becoming a nonprofit CEO dedicated to serving youth in the Kalamazoo community.