In November of 2004, Jason M. Fields was elected to the Wisconsin State Legislature to represent the 11th Assembly District located on Milwaukee's northwest side.
Prior to being elected, Representative Fields held various positions in the financial and insurance industries. He has been a banker, stockbroker, financial advisor, and portfolio manager helping to manage approximately $100 million in business and private assets. He is currently Vice-President of Matthews Financial Services, and is a licensed securities broker and investment-banking associate.
He was also honored to be selected by The Business Journal as one of 2007’s “Milwaukee’s 40 under 40.”
He is currently serving as the Midwest Regional Director for the National Technology Adoption Advisory Council. NTAAC was established by One Economy Corporation with a mission to convene, support and empower local and state governments in their efforts to leverage broadband to improve their communities and the lives of their constituents.
Representative Jason M. Fields is currently in his fourth term in the State Assembly. He hopes to continue the great traditions of his district and City, and serve his constituents for years to come.
His current biennial committee assignments include:
Financial Institutions, ranking member
Jobs, Economy and Small Business
Insurance
He is also a member of the Governor’s Read to Lead Task Force and the Council on Financial Literacy.
Representative Fields is a proud member of Prince Hall Masonic Lodge No.4 and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He has been honored with several prestigious leaderships, trainings, and designations, such as:
- Seat Belt Champion Award, 2010
- Wisconsin Minority Supplier Development Council Award for Excellence, 2009
- Ohio Coalition for Quality Education, Putting Kids 1st Award, 2008
- Specialized Medical Vehicle Association of WI Legislator of the Year Award 2008
- Wisconsin Builders Association, Friends of Housing 2007, 2008, 2009
- WI League of Conservation Voters, Conservation Champion 2008
- Flemming Leadership Institute, Class of 2007
- Program for Emerging Political Leaders at the University of Virginia’s Darden
- School of Business Administration, Class of 2006
- Online Milwaukee, featured, 100 Milwaukeeans You Need to Know, 2006
- Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, Class of 2005
- The Business Council, Black Business & Community Advocate Award, 2005
- Wisconsin Jaycees, Outstanding Young Wisconsinite Award, 2005
- Career Youth Development, Image Award, 2005
- Future Milwaukee Leadership Program, Class of 1996