A devoted family man, Sean-Reed McGee has been married to Wileeta Cheresse for over 30 years, is a father to three daughters, and cherishes his role as “G-Pop” to three grandchildren. Along with his deep family commitments, he is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in marketing and leadership. As CEO and managing partner of Lead Ventures, he oversees innovative companies including Back2Learn, FocusQuest, TheD9Network, Fluid Education, and YourSolutionsCorner. His ventures primarily focus on educational lead generation marketing, where he strives to create effective solutions for students. Through these companies, he has reached over 400,000 prospective students monthly, partnered with numerous higher education institutions, generating over $100 million in annual revenue.

As Chairman and one of seven founders of Blacks in Performance Marketing (BiPM), Sean-Reed works to promote diversity within the industry. His entrepreneurial journey encompasses every phase from ideation to start-ups, financing, team building, and future planning—each tackled with unmatched passion. He takes particular pride in mentoring and investing in independent small businesses, connecting with people and situations that uplift communities.

A New Yorker at heart and life-member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Sean-Reed combines strategic leadership with a dedication to building successful enterprises, demonstrating his commitment to enriching communities and fostering diverse industry leadership.