Wayne Metro’s founder and CEO, Louis Piszker, may not be a household name in Detroit’s community violence intervention world, but that does not make his impact any less important. 

Quiet as its kept, Piszker is the leading force behind one of the most powerful CVI organizations in the state of Michigan – a man who has dedicated his life to equity, economic mobility, and long-term transformation, taking a mere housing agency and turning it into a full-spectrum community action powerhouse.

Operating within Detroit’s ShotStoppers framework, Piszker’s organization Wayne Metro serves as both a fiscal anchor and a trailblazer for smaller CVI groups looking to follow in their footsteps. 

At his core, he is low-ego and driven – a man who chases results, never headlines – One who encourages program managers to lead, never follow, firmly believing that radical transparency is needed to fully restore Wayne County’s most damaged neighborhoods.

Though he rarely partakes in public appearances, his influence is undeniable.

In a field prone to attracting flashy leadership and unstable support structures, Louis Piszker’s steady hand is one of the main reasons so many other Detroit CVI efforts now have room to grow.

Victoria Jackson (Editor In Chief)

Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends. With her finger firmly on the pulse of both the city’s vibrant past and its rapidly unfolding future, she brings a deeply personal, historically grounded lens to every piece she writes.

Published on: October 2, 2025