Biography

Walter Cole continues to lead his community of 800-homes and 33-businesses. Three years after becoming a 1st time home owner, Walter, at 38 years of age, was elected President of The Greenwich Park Association, a community where the average resident has resided in his/ her home for 41-years. Walter has helped reduce crime, increase community awareness and inspire neighbors to get involved in neighborhood improvement.

Walter Cole majored in Chemical Engineering at both Cass Technical High School and The University of Detroit. Walter served as President of The National Society of Black Engineers (N.S.B.E.) at The University of Detroit and was key in helping to re-establish the organization at the University.

After graduating from Cass Technical High School, Walter worked for (6)-summers with The Michigan Department of Transportation’s (M.D.O.T.) High School Incentive Program. The purpose of MDOT’s High School incentive program was to persuade non-civil engineering students to go into civil engineering. Walter has helped in the construction of: The Lodge Freeway, I-696, I-75, and I-94.Walter Cole has worked in the environmental field for more than 16 years. Walter worked as a Chief Chemist for Philip Services, Petro-Chem and is currently working as a Production Supervisor for The Environmental Quality Company.
 
Walter Cole has served as Committee Chair for The Greenwich Park Association’s Minor Home Repair grant. This grant helps low-income residents receive up to $50,000 for home improvement. Walter has also served as the Committee Chair for several of The Greenwich Park Association's community fundraiser's.

 Walter Cole is single and has no children.