Dan Wycklendt
President
Daniel J. Wycklendt serves as President of FirstPathway Partners, having guided the firm’s strategic vision, financial planning, and capital structuring since its inception in 2008. Under his executive leadership, FirstPathway Partners has successfully deployed over $600 million into multi-million-dollar real estate and commercial projects across Wisconsin and the United States, driving the creation of thousands of American jobs.
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Dan brings military discipline, integrity, and decisive leadership to his executive role at FirstPathway Partners.
A recognized global authority on U.S. foreign direct investment and the EB-5 program, Dan has traveled extensively throughout China, South Korea, India, and the Middle East as a featured speaker for international investment forums. Beyond EB-5 capital formation, he plays a key role in building strategic cross-border partnerships—connecting foreign governments, educational institutions, and enterprise organizations with their U.S. counterparts.
A Milwaukee native with deep roots in Southeastern Wisconsin’s business community, Dan actively supports local economic growth through strategic real estate and enterprise investments. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a concentration in Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and is an active member of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee.
Email: djw@firstpathway.com
WhatsApp: @wycklendt
