Guyanese-born Kwasi Fraser became the first black mayor of Purcellville Virginia, USA. he is the son of
Fraser, a businessman who campaigned on promises to lower taxes, improve government transparency, and preserve the town’s history and charm, had said that his opponent would offer residents “more of the same under the guise of ‘common-sense solutions.’ ” He won with 868 votes to Melton’s 539, according to the unofficial tally.
About Kwasi Fraser
Kwasi Fraser is a highly successful businessman and entrepreneur who learned the value of hard work at an early age. When he was only seven years old, Kwasi began helping his mother with the daily tasks of her poultry business. His parents, both registered nurses, raised five children, all college graduates. Hard work and the tremendous importance of education remain core values of the Fraser Family today.
Kwasi and his wife, Angela, hope to instill these values in their three children as well. They settled in the Town of Purcellville because of its balance of old and new, and its small-town warmth, making it a great place to raise their family.
What motivates Fraser to run for mayor of the Town of Purcellville is his commitment to the preservation of our community and his passion for open government. His natural talent for organizing, negotiating, and managing large endeavors led Fraser to earn an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University.
Fraser’s distinguished corporate career includes significant contributions to the bottom line at AT&T, Sprint Nextel, Marriott International, and Verizon, where he currently provides leadership in operational efficiency and sustainability as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. He remains on the advisory board of Samepoint.biz, a social media analytics company that Fraser, along with two other associates, founded as a service to analyze public opinions on a wide range of topics.
Throughout his innovative managerial career in the communications industry, Fraser and his wife have been devoted church members serving in many capacities. Fraser has acted as treasurer, served on a finance committee during a capital building project, taught Sunday school, and coached youth sports. In addition, he has given his time at numerous community events and has served many meals at a local Loudoun homeless shelter.
In addition to his corporate experience and strong work ethic, Kwasi has a well-rounded academic foundation that includes an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University, an Executive Education certificate from Harvard Business School, a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stony Brook University, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate from the Project Management Institute.
