Jyl DeHaven is a visionary entrepreneur with real estate and management experience that understands the intricacies of developing energy efficient, environmentally sensitive, and socially responsible commercial and residential projects that make economic sense. She has focused on the rapidly growing “green” industry for over a decade and has become a regional expert in the integrative approach to developing sustainable and smart growth development projects. She is currently a member on Fort Worth's Sustainability Task Force.
Ms. DeHaven is actively involved in public and industry associations such as Urban Land Institute, North Central Texas Council of Governments, US Green Building Council, Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), Habitat for Humanity, Urban Forestry Board, and the Master Planning Committee for Urban Village Revitalization.
Ms. DeHaven has founded several commercial and non-profit ventures including the following:
Green Urban Development
Ms. DeHaven is CEO and co-founder of Green Urban Development, a limited partnership serving as the general partner for “green”, sustainable real estate projects. The company’s specialties include mixed-use, urban-infill, building reuse, transit oriented, and traditional neighborhood developments.Going Green USA
Ms. DeHaven is the founder of Going Green USA, a consulting company that assists clients in “greening” their interior product and finish choices of live, work, and play real estate projects.Green Collar Vets
Ms. DeHaven is the co-founder of Green Collar Vets, a nonprofit organization that provides training and business support to veterans at a local, regional, and national basis. These men and women – most of whom are returning veterans of Iraq and now out of the military – are trained in the booming industries related to the energy efficient, environmentally sensitive movement. This skilled work force of installers specializes in green products and finishes.
Jyl DeHaven
Fort Worth, TX
(817) 360-0285
jyldehaven@sbcglobal.net
