Our Team

Mike Chaudhary

President/CEO

An entrepreneur at-heart, DMC’s Co-founder, CEO, & President Mike has been the visionary leader of the company from its conception on November 10, 2005. After completing his bachelors in both Law and Commerce from Gujarat University, Mike completed his education by obtaining an MBA and began his first entrepreneurial venture within the world of finance. After immigrating to the USA directly to the City of Detroit, Mike sold his first business and entered the world of construction, spending a few years learning about the trade while building relationships with clients and vendors. Mike’s philosophy is simple: work diligently with integrity, follow the Golden Rule, and have fun along the way. This philosophy has become a part of DMC’s core values since its inception. 

Mike’s experience totals over 28 years, with 10 dedicated to Finance and Marketing and more than 18 years in the Construction and Environmental Remediation Industry. Mike directly oversees the progress of all current projects at the company. When he’s not working—which is his true favorite hobby—Mike enjoys spending time with family and volunteering. 

Logesh Rajendran

Project Manager

Logesh Rajendran, DMC’s very own Professional Engineer, has been working with the company for over 6 years and on several big-ticket projects. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 2013, then followed that up with an MS in Civil Engineering in 2016 from Wayne State University. As a Project Manager/Coordinator, he has helped in the success of multiple construction projects starting from project design phase to closeout phase. He specializes in understanding client requirements, interpreting blueprints, project supervision, Communications with sub-contractors and project stakeholders. In his leisure time, Logesh enjoys traveling and playing cricket. 

Yash Chaudhary

Project Manager

A dynamic member of the DMC team, Yash Chaudhary was raised in a construction household and has been visiting jobsites as far back as he remembers. After graduating from Wayne State University with his BS in Civil Engineering (‘18), Yash located to Los Angeles to begin work on his MS in Construction Management at the University of Southern California and worked at Whiting-Turner. Yash was a part of numerous Data Center and Retail Redevelopment projects with Whiting-Turner and rejoined the DMC team to focus his efforts on helping rebuild his hometown of Detroit. Aside from his professional career, Yash is also a musician and enjoys traveling/trying new foods. 

Darshita Chaudhary

CFO

DMC’s first CEO/Co-Founder, Darshita, has been an integral part of the company in diligently managing the finances and setting up a company culture filled with integrity and hard work. After receiving her BS in Accounting, Darshita spent years working in Accounting/Finance at multiple firms between the USA & India. Upon beginning the business with Mike back in 2005, Darshita helped ensure DMC reached profitability in its early years. In her free time, Darshita enjoys reading books, listening to music, or trying out new recipes for her family to enjoy.

Areeg Khdair

Manager – Business Development

Areeg Khdair has been a critical part of DMC’s Business Development team since she started in 2019. After graduating from the University of Michigan Dearborn, she spent her career building up her marketing skills in both the US and Overseas. In addition to this, she works extensively in demolition planning and coordination, often acting as liaison between DMC and the City of Detroit for the Demolition Program. In her free time, Areeg loves spending quality time with her family. 

Alex White

Business Development

Working primarily on the Business and Development side of the company, Alex White has been with DMC since the summer of 2019. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Michigan State University and is responsible for constructing the proposals for each bid DMC submits for a project, as well as handling the required paperwork for the submissions. When she isn’t working, Alex spends her time funneling her paycheck directly into Barnes and Noble purchases, playing the Sims, and moving as little as possible. 

Kelly Merriweather

Office Administrator

Beginning her career as Legal Claims Specialist at Michigan based Law Firm in Bloomfield Michigan, Kelly later joined The DMC Team assuming the role of Administrative Assistant. Currently working as an Executive Assistant to the President; Mike Chaudhary and engagement in the other connected Business Entities of DMC Group. As a dynamic individual, Kelly aids in all office responsibilities, including Accounting, Demolition, Construction Activities, Vendor Correspondence, etc. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys poetry writing, event coordination, cooking, skating, singing and family. 

Rachel Mcgowan

Manager – HR/Accounting

Rachel began her career in accounting/HR, rising to an Executive Director role at an Urgent Care Management Company for over 10 years. Rachel’s expertise includes accounting, HR, Property Management, Office Management, & Payroll. In her free time, Rachel enjoys crafting, home improvement projects, hosting events, and spending time with family. 

Don Wortham

Manager – Field Operations

Donald Wortham joins the DMC team as a Demolition Field Manager, bringing over 35 years of experience in the Demolition Industry. His knowledge and skills to manage, develop, and maintain site operations provide a high degree of accuracy and efficiency to the demo operations. 

Angelique Henderson

Project Assistant/Administration

Angelique champions the front desk within the DMC headquarters. After spending 5+ years in Office Administration, she joined DMC to learn about the different arenas of the Construction and Demolition Spectrum. Angelique is currently a student at Wayne County Community College, and enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and bowling. 

Robert Fox

Manager – Finance/Audit

Robert Fox has over 50 years of experience in accounting/finance. After receiving his BA in accounting from Michigan State University and CPA license in 1971, Robert has worked in retail, manufacturing, construction, and public accounting. Robert joined the DMC team in 2009 and spent many years helping lead the Accounting Department alongside Darshita, while mentoring others. He mostly enjoys spending time with family and grandkids.

Billy Verschatse

Manager – Field Operations

Billy has been in the demolition/underground and trucking industry since 1993. During these years, Billy has learned about all aspects of the industry from bidding/subcontractor negotiations to scheduling/managing projects of all sizes. Billy joined the DMC team in 2010 and has played an integral part in developing the high-volume Demolition division within the company with clients including the City of Detroit, State of Michigan, and beyond. In his free time, Billy’s hobbies include hot rods, cooking, and spending quality time with his family. 

Nasser Alremaih

Project Engineer

Nasser is a project engineer who seeks to expand his skills and gain valuable real-world experience in construction project management. He received his Bachelor of Science in Surveying Engineering from Civil Engineering Department at King Saud University in 2019. In addition, he is pursuing a master’s degree in engineering management at Lawrence Tech University.

He is an innovative and hardworking individual, receptive to knowledge, and passionate about the construction industry. Since he started working at DMC consultants, he has been working directly with project managers to ensure quality control and provide occasional quality assurance. During leisure time, Nasser enjoys playing and watching soccer with his family and friends. 

Aaliayhia Cephus

Project Coordinator

Aaliayhia joins DMC while attending Wayne State University for her undergraduate in Anthropology and Psychology. She is moved into the role of Project Coordinator to our lead engineers.

Goal orientated, she is closely following her five-year plan while learning and assisting our DMC team in bettering the communities of metropolitan Detroit. She enjoys spending time with her family, motorcycle riding, and reading books in her off time. 

Vince Runde

Project Safety Coordinator

Vince Runde has worked with DMC for several years on numerous projects as a Project Safety Coordinator.

A multitalented individual, Mr. Runde has over 33 years of experience in Safety Management and is a Licensed Lead Inspector and a Certified Hazardous Material Manager. His skills include training, consulting and compliance assistance with OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations dealing with hazardous materials and hazardous situations.

Nick Whitworth

Project Engineer

Nick is an experienced project engineer with 5 years of experience in the construction management sector. He joins us from across the border as our first Canadian employee and holds an advanced diploma in Construction Engineering Technology (Management) from Fanshawe College. Nick was part of multiple high-profile jobs including live-building retrofit to a 21-story apartment building, design-build work for community centers, food processing plants, fast food restaurants, a pathway and landscaping overhaul at Western University along with a wide range of additional projects.

He is a detail-oriented individual who specializes in time-management, coordination, and communication to ensure projects are delivered as efficiently as possible. Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending his time customizing cars, playing hockey, and traveling.

Jacqualine Lewis

Accounts Payable

Jacqualine is an Atlanta native, joined the DMC team to expand her adventure into the construction field after spending time as an accountant in the hotel hospitality industry.

Before joining DMC in 2022, Jacqualine worked as a dual property accountant in the hotel/hospitality industry, where she honed her accounting skills. Moving to the Motor City inspired her to pursue a challenging and rewarding career in the construction industry. Jacqualine received her bachelor’s degree from Shorter University and her MBA with a concentration in Finance from Strayer University.

In her free time, Jacqualine enjoys spending time with her family, bowling, reading, and trying new restaurants.

Sha'nae Williams

Project Assistant

Sha’Nae is a New York city native who has recently moved to Michigan. Prior to being in Michigan she attended Post University to study Early Childhood Education. She worked for the New York city Parks & Recreation and an out-patient drug rehabilitation center. She has joined DMC Demolition team as a project assistant and in her down time Sha’Nae enjoys being a mother to her children and loves the fine arts.  

Piyush Gaddamwar

Project Engineer

With a solid educational background, Piyush holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the prestigious University of Pune, India. Building upon this foundation, he furthered his knowledge and expertise by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Construction Management from Eastern Michigan University. During this time, he has published multiple research papers contributing to the Construction Industry. He has a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s principles, practices, and methodology. Equipped with strong leadership skills, he excels in coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving projects towards their objective. In his leisure time he enjoys playing soccer, basketball, volleyball, and cricket.

Thomas Starkey

Site Superintendent

Thomas Starkey began his formal four-year carpentry apprenticeship in 2002.  He enjoyed working as a carpentry foreman on various projects throughout the Metro Detroit area for over a decade as a site Superintendent.  Along with being a nationally certified carpentry instructor, he undergoes continuous safety training to keep his skills sharp. Thomas oversees all on-site construction activities including coordination, scheduling, and site inspections. In his free time, Thomas loves spending quality time with his family.

Chaand Chaudhary

Business Development

Helena Yaghy

Project Engineer

Helena joins us from across the border as our second Canadian project engineer. She received her Bachelor of Commerce and Finance from the University of Windsor, then obtained her Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Wayne State University. She works closely with project managers in hopes of expanding her skills and gaining real-world experience in project management. When she’s not working, Helena enjoys spending quality time with family.

Denisa Lami

Business Development

Denisa joined DMC after receiving her bachelor’s degree in Economic-Informatics at the University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics in Albania. She has entered the role of Business Development at DMC where she will review RFPs and compile the necessary documentation for proposals, along with managing upcoming content for all DMC’s social media platforms.

In her free time, Denisa enjoys travelling, playing volleyball, and reading books.