As an Assoicate owner's representative consultant, my primary goal is to assist non-profit, community development organizations as well as small businesses with the implementation of their programming into a new or renovated space. A large portion of this work comes in the form of bringing architects and licensed contractors such as myself, that will execute those desires through their expertise of design and construction backgrounds. I've been in the construction industry for over 12 years. As a union carpenter, I worked on many major projects, including the Minnesota Vikings stadium, the Hennepin County Medical Center addition, and a county jail. I saw a need in my minority community for construction services that weren't being met, so I decided to start and run my own licensed construction company. D Hud Elite Services is a Minneapolis-based, minority-owned general contracting and development company. The company provides residential and commercial services, such as insurance claims, roofing and siding, interior flooring, painting, kitchen/bathroom remodeling, decks, and some landscaping. I believe that my lived experiences give me a unique perspective on how thoughtful development, construction partnerships, and workforce training can rebuild our communities.Outside of work I am passionate about teaching young men/youth about how I got to this point in my life, the skills and responsibilities through hard work and what opportunities are there.