Terence Acquah

Assistant Director of Public Works

Village of Olympia Fields

Terence currently works with the Village of Olympia Fields as an Assistant Director of Public Works. Prior to this, Terence was an Economic Development Specialist with the City of Milwaukee for more than three years. Terence worked with the Commercial Corridor Team where he served as a liaison to the Business and Neighborhood Improvement District, assisted with the city’s Commercial Revitalization Grants, and worked closely with city elected officials on special projects.

Terence is originally from the Chicagoland area and has lived in Milwaukee for the past two years. Terence received his Bachelor’s degree in Cooperate Communications from Eastern Illinois University and earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration from DePaul University. Terence has spent the past five years working in the public sector in various capacities.  When not working, Terence enjoys spending time with family and friends and watching Ohio State Football win.

5 Questions with Terence

Q: Which projects are you most excited about?
A: 1311-1325 N. King Drive (American Family Insurance Milwaukee Headquarters), (2100 W. North Ave) Ikon Hotel, 2153 N. King Drive (GMF and Medical College of Wisconsin)

Q: What is your favorite restaurant?
A: Blue Star Café

Q: What made you choose Commercial Real Estate?
A: Playing a role in making the city a desirable place to live, work and play is very gratifying

Q: What is one word that comes to mind when you think of CARW?
A: A great resource to expand your contact list

Q: If you could have lunch with anyone in the world, who would it be? 
A: Quincy Jones