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Team

  • An entrepreneur at-heart, DMC’s Co-founder, CEO, & President

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    Mike Chaudhary

    President/CEO
  • Dan Gharia, with over 25 years of experience in the Construction Industry,

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    Dan Gharia

    Chief Estimator
  • Logesh Rajendran, DMC’s very own Professional Engineer,

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    Logesh Rajendran

    Project Manager
  • A dynamic member of the DMC team, Yash Chaudhary was raised in a construction household and.,

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    Yash Chaudhary

    Senior Project Engineer
  • DMC’s first CEO/Co-Founder, Darshita, has been an integral part of the company

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    Darshita Chaudhary

    CFO
  • Areeg Khdair has been a critical part of DMC’s Business Development team since she started in 2019

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    Areeg Khdair

    Manager – Business Development
  • Working primarily on the Business and Development side of the company,

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    Alex White

    Business Development
  • Beginning her career as Legal Claims Specialist at Michigan based Law Firm in Bloomfield Michigan,

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    Kelly Merriweather

    Office Administrator
  • Rachel began her career in accounting/HR, rising to an Executive Director role

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    Rachel McGowan

    Manager – HR/Accounting
  • Donald Wortham joins the DMC team as a Demolition Field Manager,

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    Don Wortham

    Manager – Field Operations
  • Angelique champions the front desk within the DMC headquarters.

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    Angelique Henderson

    Project Assistant/Administration
  • Robert Fox has over 50 years of experience in accounting/finance.

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    Robert Fox

    Manager – Finance/Audit
  • Billy has been in the demolition/underground and trucking industry since 1993.

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    Billy Verschatse

    Field Manager
  • Nasser is a project engineer who seeks to expand his skills and gain valuable real-world experience in construction project management.

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    Nasser Alremaih

    Project Engineer
  • Augustine has joined the project engineering team as an Intern during the summer of 2022.

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    Augustine Lau

    Intern
  • Aaliayhia joins DMC while attending Wayne State University for her undergraduate in Anthropology and Psychology.

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    Aaliayhia Cephus

    Project Assistant
  • Winston Wade is a master electrician and contractor with more than 30 years.

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    Winston D. Wade

    Electrician
  • Mr. Runde has over 33 years of experience in Safety Management.

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    Vince Runde

    Project Safety Coordinator
  • Jim Hubbard has been with DMC for more than 11 years.

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    Jim Hubbard

    Project Superintendent

Billy Verschatse

Field Manager

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Harley Brown

Community Outreach Manager

With over 40+ years spent working within the City of Detroit, Harley K Brown brings a diverse background working within the Healthcare and Entertainment industries. Currently at DMC, Harley is involved as a consultant, performing quality control in the demolition department and championing community outreach efforts. In his free time, Harley enjoys singing and spending time with 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.

 

Eric Miller

Superintendent/Site PM

Eric Miller is a builder at heart who enjoys all aspects of construction management, from interpreting plans/specs, planning & scheduling, and vendor management. Eric is currently one of the lead superintendents at DMC who comes with a lengthy tenure of time spent in a variety of different areas within the Construction industry. Beginning his career in the trades as a Journeyman carpenter, Eric worked his way up to Foreman before making the switch to work as a building inspector for the City of Detroit (permits, demolition, property maintenance, & plan review). The next stage of his career had him working in the GC/CM world with projects at Motor City Casino, Little Caesars Arena, and the 6th / 11th precincts. Eric is currently the Site Superintendent at the Historical Hamtramck Stadium Renovation, expected to finish in Spring ‘22. Outside of work, Eric enjoys spending time with family, restoring old-school cars, & sports (especially football).

 

Yash Chaudhary

Senior Project Engineer

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.

 

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.

 

Dan Gharia

Chief Estimator

Dan Gharia, with over 25 years of experience in the Construction Industry, has been an indispensable member of the DMC Team for over a decade. Dan received his BS in in Civil Engineering from Gujarat University in 2006 and has spent years working on construction projects in India and the USA. Working his way up to Chief Estimator at DMC, Dan has helped spearhead the estimating efforts while also pulling from his project management experience working on every element of numerous major construction projects, from preparing CAD drawings and facilitating plan approval, to orchestrating final inspections and project closeout.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Augustine Lau

Intern

Augustine has joined the project engineering team as an Intern during the summer of 2022. Born and raised in Michigan, it is his mission to make a difference in his community in an ethical and efficient way. He strives to be a positive asset to his team by encouraging, supporting, and learning from those around him.

As he finishes up his BS in Civil Engineering (’23) at the University of Michigan, he’s determined to put into practice the skills he has developed from college. He has taken a specific interesting in construction management and geotechnical engineering. With his free time you can find him playing sports with his friends, working out, and watching self-improvement videos.

 

Aaliayhia Cephus

Project Assistant

Aaliayhia joins DMC while attending Wayne State University for her undergraduate in Anthropology and Psychology. She is entering into the role of Project Assistant 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.

 

Winston D. Wade

Electrician

Winston Wade is a master electrician and contractor with more than 30 years in commercial, industrial & residential construction and a safety first mind in handling projects.

Winston has substantial administrative responsibilities in project scheduling, estimating, and tradesmen development. In his off time, he enjoys an active church lifestyle, swimming at the beach, and quality time with family and friends.

 

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.

 

Jim Hubbard

Project Superintendent

Jim Hubbard has been with DMC for more than 11 years and has over years of experience as a Project Superintendent and Carpenter. He is a Lead Abatement Supervisor and is EPA RRP Certified.

 

 

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