OhioMBE Salutes MBE Advocate: Denise Gilliam of Elford Construction

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MBE Advocate:  Denise Gilliam of Elford Construction

As Community Outreach Coordinator, Denise Gilliam is responsible for Elford’s minority inclusion programs, maintaining compliance with city, county, and state MBE/FBE/DBE/VBE/EDGE requirements, as well as ensuring Elford’s presence in the local and regional business and academic communities.

She develops and organizes learning programs for MBE/FBE/DBE/VBE/EDGE subcontractors to help them build strong partnerships with city, county, and state agencies, as well as Elford, Inc.  As an advocate for these historically underutilized businesses she provides mentorship, guidance, and assistance.  Denise encourages partnerships to form and tries to link businesses with resources that can provide them with real world assistance and opportunities.

Denise has a BA, in Psychology from Kent State University and a MS in Human Services from Capella University.  She is an Air Force Gulf War Veteran.

You can contact Denise at dgilliam@elford.com or 614-545-2496.

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