Born and raised in Talluah, Louisiana, Ernest M. Fountain recalls the persons who impacted his life the most, which were his African-American teachers, whom would not subscribe to mediocrity. These teachers set high standards for excellence and affirmed his cultural responsibility to help other African Americans in need.

With modest upbringing, Mr. Fountain became determined to succeed and return the many fruits of knowledge bestowed by these mentors. Through his life long agenda of achievement for hard work and precision, he received his Bachelors of Business Administration from Texas Southern University in 1976. He attended two years of study at Clark County Community College, Las Vegas, Nevada through the American Institute of Banking and was awarded an Associate Degree in Banking and Finance in 1980. A Master's Degree in Business Administration followed from the National University, San Diego, California in 1988.

Mr. Fountain is a licensed Real Estate Agent and Insurance Agent. He is the former Director of the Las Vegas Minority Business Development Center and the founder and former Chairman of the Board of Enterprise Community Federal Credit Union. He has chaired a variety of committees and organizations designed to financially assist those seeking to start their own businesses. As President of Fountain of Financial Services, Mr. Fountain has packaged millions of dollars in loans, many whom were turned down by conventional financing institutions. As CEO/President of New Ventures Capital Development Company, he has loaned up to $85 million dollars in SBA 504 loans to small businesses. He has been a business consultant and financier for over 26 years.

Mr. Fountain is very passionate about helping the future generations of African- Americans receive the patience, love, and stewardship, he received as a youth. He travels to schools and colleges delivering his message, and questioning the country’s educational system that he believes manipulates, distorts, and refutes the reality of the American system. Mr. Fountain has written a book entitled "To Achieve the American Dream.” The book outlines biblical perspectives on what blacks must do to enjoy the fruits and prosperity of this country.