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Beverly Hannah Jones
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Beverly Karyn Hannah–Jones
22 April 1960 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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| Education | Michigan State University, Lawrence Technological University |
| Occupation | Architect, entrepreneur, community leader |
Beverly Hannah Jones, born in 1960, is an amazing American architect and business owner. She is also a strong leader in the Black community in Michigan. People have called her an "architect extraordinaire" because of her incredible talent. She even helped create some popular restaurants in downtown Detroit!
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Her Journey to Architecture
Beverly Hannah Jones first went to Michigan State University. She planned to study medicine. But then she took some classes in drafting, which is like drawing detailed plans. She loved it so much that she changed her mind. She decided to study architecture instead! Her new goal was to own her very own architecture company one day.
To reach her goal, she moved to Lawrence Technological University. There, she could learn both architectural skills and how to run a business. She earned her bachelor's degree in 1985. After graduating, she worked for a company called Albert Kahn Associates for eight years. During this time, she earned her architectural license. This license means she is officially allowed to design buildings.
Starting Her Own Company
After working for a big company, Beverly wanted more hands-on experience. She moved to a smaller firm in Pontiac. This helped her learn more about leading a business. Just one year later, she launched her own company! She named it Hannah & Associates, Inc. (HAI).
She started HAI in 1993. Her company offers professional architectural and interior design services. It's very special because it is one of only ten architecture firms in the United States owned by a licensed African American female architect. Beverly Hannah Jones has over 30 years of experience. She has worked on many projects, from designing buildings to managing construction.
In 1996, her firm, Hannah & Associates Inc., was still one of only ten architecture firms in the U.S. owned by Black women. Some of her early projects included designing a church and working on car-related contracts. She even worked with the famous architect Albert Kahn. By 2005, Hannah & Associates was still one of only five firms started and run by Black women.
Important Partnerships and Projects
In 2004, Hannah & Associates teamed up with another company called Niagara Murano LLC. This company was owned by someone Beverly used to work with at Albert Kahn. Together, they designed several restaurants for a group in Detroit. In 2005, Beverly Hannah Jones was also chosen to be on the Michigan Fire Safety Board. This board helps make sure buildings are safe from fires.
In 2013, Hannah & Associates formed another important team-up. They partnered with Newman-Smith Architecture. Beverly is now a Managing Partner at Hannah-Neumann/Smith. This means she helps manage all the contracts and makes sure projects are high quality.
What She Does Now
Beverly Hannah Jones is always looking for new challenges. Her newest business adventure is in the construction industry. She is starting a company called Arawana Construction Trucking, Inc. This company will have a fleet of dump trucks for construction projects.
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