Meet the Board

DeShawn Wilson

During his distinguished military career, Wilson served multiple tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait as a Special Operations Landing Zone Officer, where he was responsible for coordinating critical air operations, managing tactical logistics, and ensuring mission success under high-pressure environments. His leadership, precision, and dedication to service continue to define his work in civilian life.

As a Development Associate with Three Squared Inc.—a leader in modular and container-based construction—and with HOUM, an innovative digital housing platform, Wilson helps deliver energy-efficient, affordable housing solutions that combine cutting-edge design with meaningful social impact. His work emphasizes sustainable construction, rapid deployment, and high-quality, attainable housing for veterans and working families alike.

Working alongside Evan Faye, a distinguished U.S. Air Force veteran and President of the Veteran Build Foundation (VBF), Wilson champions projects that provide affordable modular housing, workforce reintegration, and wraparound support services for veterans and their dependents. Together, they share a unified mission to empower service members through housing stability, skills training, and economic opportunity.

Renowned for his discipline, innovation, and mission-driven leadership, Wilson continues to leverage his military precision and development expertise to empower veterans, revitalize neighborhoods, and redefine the future of sustainable housing throughout Detroit and beyond.

Evan Fay

Evan served as a Nuclear Launch Officer in the United States Air Force, where he logged over 5,000 hours on the Minuteman III weapon system and was responsible for the command and control of up to 50 nuclear weapons at a time.

He later served as a Munitions Operations Officer in Anchorage, Alaska, leading 274 personnel in support of 47 F-22 fighter jets and 8 C-17 aircraft. His leadership ensured the safe handling and movement of a $137 million munitions stockpile. Evan also deployed to South Korea, where he oversaw the Korean Air Defense Zone with more than 780 hours of battle watch operations.

He concluded his distinguished career as a Reserve Commander with the 420th Munitions Squadron at Royal Air Force Welford in the United Kingdom, supporting one of the largest munitions storage facilities in Europe.