Deon Lucas

Deon Lucas is an architect, entrepreneur, and activist based in Chicago. He is a member of E.G. Woode, an organization he co-founded that focuses on community development and support for minority businesses. His background includes a strong education in architecture, having earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as an MBA. Lucas has extensive experience in leading design firms and as a sole practitioner before establishing his own ventures.

Growing up on Chicago's West Side, Lucas developed a passion for architecture and community engagement early in life. He founded The Beehyyve, a collaborative of independent architects and designers, to help small firms compete for larger contracts. E.G. Woode builds on this foundation by acting as an incubator and investor, aiming to create opportunities and wealth in underrepresented communities, particularly in Englewood, Chicago. Lucas emphasizes the importance of supporting local entrepreneurs to foster vital communities.123