Brian McKinney

Brian McKinney is the Founder and CEO of Gayanga Co., a Detroit-based construction engineering startup specializing in eco-friendly demolition and infrastructure projects.12 He joined the Board of Directors of the National Demolition Association in February 2023.1

McKinney is known for his focus on solving large-scale societal problems through innovative technology-based platforms.1 He founded Gayanga Co. in 2016, which has become one of the fastest-growing heavy civil infrastructure firms in the Detroit region.2 The company is notable for its commitment to hiring local residents, with 84% of its workforce residing in Detroit.3

In addition to his work at Gayanga Co., McKinney has several other roles:

1. Chairman of the Board at JOURNi, an organization dedicated to building an inclusive tech ecosystem in Detroit.1
2. Co-founder and Board Member of The Pentorship Program, Inc., which focuses on academic programming and strategic partnerships.1
3. Former Co-founder and CEO of Benjii, Inc., a company that provided tools for small business growth.1

McKinney has received recognition for his entrepreneurial success and community impact, including:

• Crain's Detroit Business 40 Under 40 honoree in 20193
• Black Enterprise 100 Modern Men Honoree2
• DBusiness 30 in their 30s2

His approach to business combines his background in software development with a focus on vertical integration and supply chain control, inspired by Steve Jobs' methodology.4 McKinney's future goals include expanding Gayanga Co.'s operations nationally and becoming a leading minority business enterprise in the demolition industry.4