Michael Emem

CEO
Emem Group & MESH Construction

Michael is a proven leader in the built industry with over 20 years’ experience in architectural design, construction management and real estate development. A Milwaukee native, he has managed over $500M in construction and development projects, including over 800 housing units. His career objective is to create socially responsible real estate projects in areas that have historically lacked investment, and his company’s mission statement is simple – to build communities and revitalize neighborhoods. 

​​Michael graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a B.B.A. in Finance and a Real Estate Certificate. He also holds an A.S. in Architectural Technology from Milwaukee Area Technical College. Michael is also a graduate and Valedictorian of the 2015 ACRE class and was a Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 recipient at age 25.