Shellie Ransom-Jackson is the managing member of Benchmark
Construction Consulting & Management LLC. With over twenty years
of experience as a Florida certified general contractor, she has the
distinct honor of being the first African American female certified
building official in the State of Florida. Ransom-Jackson utilizes her
practical construction knowledge, gained through many years of public
administration experience, to assist clients in navigating the
bureaucracy associated with development. She and her staff work
closely with architects, contractors, owners, and governmental
entities to serve as an effective conduit between private and public sectors.
Ransom-Jackson believes in “measuring twice to cut once” and “serving
with compassion.” Often asked if she is a teacher, she uniquely serves
her clients by educating them about the development process because
“education is empowerment, and empowerment is freedom.” Ransom-Jackson
is fiercely focused on working for clients in a way that gives clarity
and minimizes time, effort and money. Her goal is to always go the
extra mile by delving into the details to ensure that both client
objectives and building standards are met efficiently, properly and
with ease. Ransom-Jackson has a passion for the communities she serves
and ultimately desires to revive economically depressed areas through
development and education, and restore civil engagement and pride in
home ownership.