Our leadership team
Joshua
CEO
Joshua is a distinguished leader across engineering and manufacturing, and CEO of Construction Solutions International. Over the course of his career, he’s overseen $34M budgets, negotiated $7M of cost savings with U.S. Mills, and successfully launched dozens of new programs for both OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) highway and transportation aftermarket.
Joshua maintains strategic relationships with 200+ global and regional manufacturers, underscoring his influential role and extensive network within the industry. He is a sought-after speaker and subject matter expert, delivering the metals keynote at GenStar Expo 2024. Joshua received his B.S. in Business Administration with a major in Global Supply Chain Management from Wayne State University.
Kiona
PRESIDENT
Doctor Kiona is a lifetime and award-winning academic, philanthropist, serial entrepreneur, author, and President of Construction Solutions International. After earning four degrees by age 27, she successfully conceptualized, launched, and sold six profitable companies. Today, her enterprises amass half a million dollars in annual sales, operating out of four countries and territories.
A sought-after hospitality and travel consultant, Kiona founded Reroot, a regenerative tour company employing 100+ local experts throughout the Americas and the Pacific. She co-authored Tales of Horror & Happiness in Hospitality, sharing teachings from acquiring 12 international property rentals with 2,000+ bookings. She constructed two farm homes in a UNESCO heritage site in Cuba, which are still operational today. In El Salvador, she invested over half a million dollars into launching one of the country’s first oceanside resorts.
Kiona holds her Ph.D. in Nutritional Epidemiology, her M.S. in Statistics and Data Sciences, her M.A. in Nutritional Sciences, and her B.S. in Sports Medicine.
Jordyn
VP of Logistics
Jordyn is a seasoned supply chain and logistics expert and Vice President of Logistics of Construction Solutions International. With extensive experience in logistics, customer service, and trade compliance, Jordyn develops tailored solutions for global clients. Throughout her career, Jordyn has created and submitted over 31,000 BOLs (Bill of Lading), managed tracking and dispatching for 26,000+ import containers from Asia, and disputed approximately $55,00 worth of bill backs from carriers for undue chargers.
Serving as the lead for new customer acquisition campaigns, Jordyn has developed proposals and rate quotations for 100+ clients. Known for her bespoke solutions and cross-department collaboration, Jordyn proudly maintains close relationships with 75 carriers worldwide. Jordyn holds her B.S. in Business Administration with a major in Global Supply Chain Management from Wayne State University.
Irvin
VP of Operations
Irvin is an industry expert in heavy machinery, transportation logistics, and construction project management. As VP of Operations at Construction Solutions International, he oversees the construction of each project.
Throughout his career, Irvin has served as general contractor for resorts, multi-unit apartment homes, and infrastructure, overseeing all plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. He single-handedly manages a fleet of four dump trucks and two excavators, a construction crew of ten, and seven truck operators. To date, he’s managed $600,000 budgets, provided materials for twelve new residential builds and a beachside resort, and provided 2,000 meters worth of material to build a new highway. Each year, he supplies 50+ clients throughout El Salvador—including mayors across all 14 departments.