R. Lynn Pingol is dedicated to closing the gap in small business development while reducing reliance on public funding. As an industry leader, she influences and shapes both public and private policies aimed at achieving success, sustainability, and generational wealth for everyone.
As a Filipina immigrant entrepreneur, she is acutely aware of the obstacles faced by marginalized communities, which fuels her passion for creating equitable opportunities. With over ten years of experience, Lynn excels in procurement and contracting working tirelessly to help small and diverse business owners succeed. She has assisted more than 1,800 businesses through strategic planning, training, personalized coaching, and customized solutions for lasting success.
In her role as chair of Mayor Melvin Carter Business Review Council, Lynn develops policies that foster economic growth for all businesses. Her collaboration with organizations LegalCorps and the National Small Business Association enables her to offer legal guidance and mentorship, driving local change and contributing national conversations on diversity and economic empowerment.
"WE CAN DO MORE TOGETHER THAN WE CAN DO BY OURSELVES" ~ R. Lynn Pingol
​Lynn’s groundbreaking work has attracted significant media attention, with features in esteemed outlets such as KARE 11 and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. These highlights underscore her role as a trailblazer in small business development and advancment of equity in procurement and contracting, showcasing her unwavering dedication to creating opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses and driving meaningful systemic change.
​
Lynn's innovative solutions, such as the patented SaaS platform Procurrio, streamline procurement processes and enhance equity in contracting.
As a partner at EQTY-HYVE, R. Lynn Pingol has played a pivotal role in advancing nearly $2 billion worth of global real estate and transportation initiatives. Her focus on mixed-use commercial and residential projects underscores a commitment to fostering housing stability and affordability.
By seamlessly integrating housing with the economic opportunities generated by commercial spaces, these developments cultivate vibrant, inclusive communities. Lynn’s expertise ensures that these projects emphasize equitable practices, safeguard housing affordability, and mitigate displacement, all while delivering sustainable benefits to the communities they serve.
​
Beyond her work on housing affordability, Lynn is dedicated to crafting strategic policies and frameworks that champion innovative, community-driven real estate solutions. Her leadership exemplifies a vision for developments that balance market demands with the long-term needs of underserved populations, driving economic growth and empowering communities for lasting impact.
Affiliations and Recognitions:
-
Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry: Inducted for her outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship and economic equity.
-
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's Women in Business Award (2021): Honored for her leadership and impact in supporting small and diverse businesses.
-
Celebrated Women by BMO Harris Bank (2021): Recognized for her achievements and dedication to empowering women and minority-owned businesses.
-
City of Saint Paul Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commissioner: Appointed for her commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in economic policies.
-
AGC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Board Member: Acknowledged for her efforts in promoting diversity within the construction industry.
-
National Small Business Association Leadership Council Member: Recognized for her advocacy and support for small businesses on a national scale.
-
Media Features: Highlighted in outlets such as KARE 11 and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for her innovative contributions to equity in procurement and contracting.
Leveraging her expansive knowledge on Real Estate Investment Cooperatives (RECI), Lynn co-founded Community Cooperative Ownership & Advancement in Saint Paul,MN. Designed to empower communities through shared ownership of real estate with a focused on creating true wealth-building, affordable housing preservation, and preventing displacement, COCOA enables community members, especially those from historically marginalized groups, to invest in projects that directly benefit their neighborhoods. By capitalizing on cooperative models, Lynn fosters equity, economic stability, and long-term sustainability while giving communities a meaningful stake in local development. Her leadership in COCOA reflects her broader mission of creating inclusive opportunities and uplifting underserved communities through innovative, equitable strategies
FAMILY...
THE BEST SUPPORT SYSTEM
​
Lynn’s work reflects her passion for creating a better future for her family and the communities she serves. Through her visionary leadership, collaborative approach, and unwavering dedication to equity, Lynn Pingol continues to leave a lasting legacy of positive change and empowerment.
​
"I am and continue to be shaped and
inspired by my two wonderful children, MaKayla-Leilani and Keegan-Gage.
​
Their words of encouragement and unwavering belief of my ability to make things happen for communities of color moves me forward every day.
Because of them, I became more intentional and purposefully driven in my journey to level set and reimagine how to help and support small businesses in historically marginalized communities."
​
"I am forever grateful to MaKayla-Leilani
who served as the backbone when MaKee Company first emerged into the scene, and to Keegan-Gage who continues to carry that mantle today."
Makayla- Leilani and Keegan-Gage are the loves of my life and I am who
I am because of them.
​
