Wade is a proud community member of the Six Nations of the Grand River with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a minor in Indigenous Studies from McMaster University.  He successfully completed the McMaster University accredited Chartered Director Program (C.Dir.) in January 2025.  Wade is a tireless champion for Indigenous rights and economic development and is committed to promoting Reconciliation. He has worked 30+ years with and within Indigenous communities, initially as an entrepreneur. Wade has over a decade in leadership roles, many of which are directly with Indigenous communities in Canada. Currently, he is the National Director for Indigenous Engagement for BGIS, responsible for the Canadian Indigenous Engagement program which entails creating and implementing a business strategy that facilitates greater Indigenous participation in a meaningful manner. Previously, Wade was the Acting CEO for Mississaugas of the Credit Business Development Corporation. He has also served on the inaugural Board of Directors for the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation as well as the Board of Directors for Ni’Akinde (an Indigenous consortium between Tlicho Investment Corporation, Des Nedhe Group and Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation).  Wade is currently on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Urban Institute.