Quinting S. Lacewell Jr., youngest Co-Chair of the United States Conference of Mayors
Business Council
By Mary Walton, Contributing Writer
Community of Hope African Methodist Episcopal Church
At the site of the United States Conference of Mayors 92nd Winter Meeting in Washington, District of Columbia, on March 6, 2024, presided over by Conference President Reno and Nevada Mayor Hillary Schieve, Quinting S. Lacewell, Jr., Senior Government & External Relations for Wells Fargo made history when elected as the youngest co-chair in the history of the United States Conference of Mayors Business Council. The Business Council, an integral part of the United States Conference of Mayors, is the association of corporate executives of some of the nation’s most important business enterprises. Mayors, the CEOs of local governments, are instrumental in running their cities like successful businesses with innovation and wise investments. The turnaround of many cities is a testament to the power of partnerships between mayors and their local business partners, as well as national and international partners.
The United States Conference of Mayors values a strong and engaged business community within the organization, collaborating and working together to strengthen cities and the country. The Business Council, with its members playing a crucial role in this, is the association of corporate executives of some of the nation’s most important business enterprises. Cities and businesses — Mayors and CEOs — must work together to ensure the long-term prosperity of America. With the help of the Business Council members, The United States Council members, and The United States Conference of our member mayors, we strengthened local economies across the country.
Quinting serves alongside former Portland, Oregon Mayor Charles Hales and will ascend as the Senior Co-Chair of the Business Council at the site of the United States Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting in June 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri, under the leadership of incoming President Mayor Andrew Ginther of Columbus, Ohio. Quinting L. Lacewell Jr. is an experienced communication and branding professional specializing in strategic planning, brand strategies, crisis communications, and intergovernmental affairs. A native of Newark, New Jersey, he has served in the administration of three leading Democratic mayors—former Mayors Kasim Reed and Keisha Lance Bottoms, both of Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington, DC. Mayor Muriel Bowser before joining Wells Fargo. He also served as the Deputy Communications Director for the Grand Opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, where he managed public relations strategy and all press logistics for the Grand Opening. Lacewell was honored as one of Clark Atlanta University’s 2023 Awardees and is an Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated member. He serves as the Minister to Young Adults at Community of Hope AME Church in Suitland, Maryland, where Rev. Tony Lee is the Senior Pastor.
The Reverend Tony Lee, is Pastor of Community of Hope AME Church.
