Gene is a lifetime nonprofit professional with over 20 years of fundraising experience. He has a passion for advocating for youth arts, sports and empowerment. He has successfully led the fundraising efforts of numerous nonprofit organizations and political campaigns. Over the years, he has generated awareness of and financial support for various organizations including, River Place Student Theatre, American Cancer Society, Greenbelt Alliance, InnVision, KTEH Public Television 54 and The Atlantic Council of the United States.