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DANA PREWITT

DANA PREWITT

Forney,TX

Summary

I bring 30+ years of executive-level leadership, enterprise infrastructure engineering, and nonprofit community development — and I deploy all of it to solve the complex operational, financial, and strategic challenges organizations face. I have directed a $60M capital project from concept to financing, built and led C-suite teams, managed government and military client portfolios at Fortune 50 scale, and served simultaneously as a nonprofit CEO and Board President. I do not just manage operations — I build systems, secure funding, align stakeholders, and deliver results.

Results-driven executive professional with extensive experience in driving organizational success. Skilled in strategic planning, operational management, and fostering collaborative work environment. Known for reliability and adaptability in achieving business objectives and leading teams.

Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration, driving organizational growth, and adapting to evolving business needs. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Known for strong decision-making abilities and unwavering focus on achieving measurable outcomes.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

President / Chair, Board of Directors

The Genesis Center North Texas
Kaufman County, Texas
- Current
  • Providing executive governance and fiduciary leadership for a nonprofit serving North Texas communities.
  • Lead full board operations including policy development, executive oversight, mission accountability, and organizational strategic direction.
  • Ensure fiduciary responsibility, compliance, and governance best practices in alignment with 501(c)(3) requirements.

Chief Executive Officer

L.I.F.E. Development Community, Inc.
Forney, Texas
01.2019 - Current
  • Leading a $57.4M, 204–208-unit veteran housing development from concept to financing — on schedule and on budget.
  • Structured and are executing 'The Legacy at Forney' — a two-phase mixed-use modular development targeting veterans and workforce families, with USDA 538 debt financing, TDHCA/HUD compliance, and full proforma validation.
  • Built and manage a 9-member executive leadership team (CEO, COO, Finance Director, Clinical Director, HR, Compliance, Facilities, Programs, Resident Services), with $1.27M Y1 total compensation budget and a 43% operating expense ratio.
  • Navigate complex regulatory environments across city, county, state (TDHCA), and federal agencies (USDA, HUD, VA) to maintain compliance, approvals, and project momentum.
  • Lead investor relations, government funding partnerships, and stakeholder communications for a $60M+ capital initiative.

Senior Technical Consulting Engineer

AT&T
Dallas, TX
01.2009 - 01.2024
  • Trusted by AT&T for 15 years to lead the most complex, highest-stakes infrastructure deployments for government and military clients.
  • Directed large-scale infrastructure implementation projects for commercial, healthcare, U.S. government, and military clients — managing compliance, contractor coordination, and field operations across multi-state territories.
  • Served as primary technical lead and client-facing engineer on high-complexity national deployments; maintained zero compliance failures on government and military contracts.
  • Trained, mentored, and led field engineering personnel; recognized as go-to expert for escalated technical and operational issues.

Senior Technical Consulting Engineer II / Data Comms Analyst II / System Technician

AT&T / BellSouth Communications Systems
Memphis, Tennessee
01.1999 - 01.2009
  • Promoted three times in 10 years — from field technician to senior network consulting engineer.
  • Progressed rapidly through technical roles supporting infrastructure implementation, network systems, field coordination, and compliance operations across enterprise and government accounts.
  • Earned trust of leadership to take on increasingly complex client engagements and serve as primary technical resource for contractor and customer escalations.

Engineering Support / Drafting & Design Technician

David Fitzpatrick Civil Engineering
Pensacola, Florida
02.1993 - 03.1999
  • Built foundational expertise in civil engineering, technical drafting, and construction coordination.
  • Supported civil engineering projects through plan review, technical drawings, site documentation, and construction compliance — establishing the technical foundation that underpins 30+ years of cross-sector career success.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Western Governors University

B.S. - Information Technology Management

Western Governors University

A.S. - Civil Engineering Technology

Pensacola Junior College

A.S. - Drafting & Design Technology

Pensacola Junior College

Skills

  • Executive Leadership & Organizational Strategy
  • Capital Project Finance & Development
  • Government & Military Client Management
  • Nonprofit Governance & Compliance (501c3)
  • Infrastructure Systems Engineering
  • USDA / HUD / VA Financing Structures
  • Budget Management & Financial Proforma
  • Contract & Vendor Negotiation
  • Regulatory, Code & ATS Compliance
  • Workforce Development & Team Building
  • Stakeholder & Community Engagement
  • Board Governance & Fiduciary Oversight
  • Cisco / Palo Alto Network Security
  • Technical Documentation & Reporting
  • Civil Engineering & Construction Coordination
  • Leadership team building
  • Organizational leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational excellence
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Employee relations
  • Operations management
  • Business development
  • Business planning
  • Financial management

Accomplishments

  • $60M Capital Development: Conceived, structured, and are currently leading 'The Legacy at Forney' — a 204–208-unit mixed-use veteran and workforce housing development in Forney, TX. Secured USDA 538 financing framework, built the executive leadership team, and navigated multi-agency regulatory approvals across a two-phase $57.4M development structure.
  • 25-Year Fortune 50 Career: Advanced from field technician to Senior Technical Consulting Engineer at AT&T/BellSouth over 25 years, managing large-scale national infrastructure deployments for commercial, healthcare, government, and U.S. military clients — consistently trusted with the highest-complexity, highest-visibility engagements.
  • Dual Executive Leadership: Currently serving as both CEO of L.I.F.E. Development Community, Inc. and President/Chair of the Board of Directors at The Genesis Center North Texas — simultaneously managing organizational strategy, fiduciary governance, capital development, and community impact at the executive level.
  • 30+ Years Technical & Engineering Expertise: Career foundation built on civil engineering (David Fitzpatrick Civil Engineering, 1993–1999), advancing through telecommunications infrastructure, network systems engineering, and enterprise project management — creating a rare cross-disciplinary executive profile spanning technical, operational, and strategic domains.

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Enterprise
  • Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core
  • Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure
  • Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer
  • Certified Internet Webmaster – UI Designer

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
  • Community Cleanup
  • Homelessness Outreach
  • Volunteer Travel

Section name

  • ATS-Optimized
  • References & Portfolio of Work Available Upon Request

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

L.I.F.E. Development Community, Inc.
01.2019 - Current

Senior Technical Consulting Engineer

AT&T
01.2009 - 01.2024

Senior Technical Consulting Engineer II / Data Comms Analyst II / System Technician

AT&T / BellSouth Communications Systems
01.1999 - 01.2009

Engineering Support / Drafting & Design Technician

David Fitzpatrick Civil Engineering
02.1993 - 03.1999

A.S. - Drafting & Design Technology

Pensacola Junior College

A.S. - Civil Engineering Technology

Pensacola Junior College

B.S. - Information Technology Management

Western Governors University

President / Chair, Board of Directors

The Genesis Center North Texas
- Current

Master of Business Administration -

Western Governors University