Building. Future. Forward.

Professionals, Expertise, & Community Ambassadors

Meet the professionals behind thoughtful planning, collaboration, and delivery across Minnesota.

Where Experience Meets Execution

Mariaha M. Dean, MAEL, LEED AP

Principal Owner

Education: Doctoral studies, Master of Arts in Executive Leadership and Business, Liberty University (VA)
Bachelor of Science, Fine Arts and Interior Design, University of Louisville (KY)
Certifications: LEED AP, OSHA-10, Lead Renovator II
Accreditations: Executive Board of Directors, Mn Governor’s Workforce Development Board, Committee Chair Equity, Association of Women Contractors (Mn), Minnesota Minority Goods & Services Association, Adjunct Professor at University of Minnesota (cCaps), and varied local boards of directors, NBMBAA — National Black MBA Association, Entrepreneurial Member, LAI-MN — Lambda Alpha International, Land Economics, University of Minnesota Construction Management CCAPS Advisory Board.

From Design to Project Leadership
Mrs. Dean developed EDEN Resources in early 2009 during economic lows and political high tides. Her professional experience spans both design and construction disciplines. Through the years, she advanced through the ranks, starting as a project designer, then an assistant project manager, and a project manager; these years of developmental tenure she affectionately refers to as the pre-EDEN Resources experience.

Leading Growth, Creating Opportunity
Mid-career, Mariaha has been a key influencer in various leadership forums, including business and equity. Currently, she is focused on providing leadership and steady growth for EDEN Resources, while concurrently assuring equitable inclusion and exposure of construction and professional/technical careers to young, ethnic individuals entering the future workforce.

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Korey S. Dean, Sr.

Co-Owner, Business Liaison

Education: Bachelor of Science, Sociology & Youth Studies; University of Minnesota (MN)
Accreditations: DeVoss Urban Leadership Graduate, Minneapolis, and NFL All-Pro Dads, Tony Dungy

Connecting People, Partnerships, and Progress
Mr. Dean, Sr., is the co-owner of EDEN Resources and serves in the role of Business and Community Liaison. Korey’s leadership and development experience, partnered with reputable influence in serving communities of diverse groups of varied demographics, position him well to work collaboratively with our contractors and clientele. Korey is responsible for advancing business initiatives, including partnerships and staff performance quality assurance measures.

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Stacy J. Curry, P.E., MAEd

Assistant Project Manager

Angelica Requina, MAEd-AS, MAEd

OPRM – Operations Resource Manager

Tianna McKinney, MBA

Business Admin

Christopher “CJ” Dean

Architectural CM Intern-I

Tytist McKinney Dean, MBA

OPFM – Operations Financial Manager

Education: Master of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship & Innovation School of Business, Cedarville University (OH)
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Finance, cum laude, Dean’s List, Liberty University (VA)
Certifications: OSHA-10 Certified; First Aid / AED Certified

The Financial Focus Behind Project Success
Tytist Dean of EDEN Resources works among the construction project management team as a Construction Project Financial Coordinator. Mr. Dean is an emerging business professional with a keen interest and an eye for fiscal performance and construction operations. He is a reliable and responsible conduit who helps to staple project teams.

Keeping Teams Aligned and Projects Moving
He is most notably known for his collaborative spirit and consistently delivers on varied work tasks within the timeframes required to keep the progression of the work on schedule. He is familiar with the construction processes, including the basic plan, specification, and contractual items. He understands well the pace of delivery; in kind, Tytist has consistently worked with Ms. Dean to view project performance trends and recommend improvement measures.

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