Mr. Donald has been in the construction industry for over 40 years.
After learning the construction trade from his father, he purchased an
existing lumberyard in 1975 and within 2 years built one of the first
Home Center Building Material operations in the Midwest. He continued
to operate his construction business, constructing numerous homes,
farm buildings and commercial buildings while owning and operating the
building materials business.
After 10 years, he decided to sell these businesses and accepted a
position with a large developer/home builder in Denver, Colorado.
While there, he quickly gained the status of Vice President in charge
of contracts, budgeting, and purchasing while managing 3 residential
home tracts.
Mr. Donald accepted a position with a large builder/developer in Las
Vegas in 1987 and within 6 months received a request to assume
management of the entire operation. During this time, he set his
sights on starting his own company once again and opened Design
Builders in 1988.
Mr. Donald has been actively involved with Beacon Academy of Nevada
as President of the Governing Body for the charter high school since
2015. Beacon Academy is a fully accredited, tuition-free high school
that provides a safe and flexible option for credit deficient students
to earn their high school diploma.
Beacon Academy provides extensive student support services to help
students reach their goals while preparing them for future success in
college or in their career. Mr. Donald is proud to serve on the board
for Beacon Academy and truly believes in the difference it has made in
the lives of its students and their families.