Don Young has 45 years of construction and program management experience for large-scale programs, including Department of Defense facilities with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and strategic planning coordination for supporting projects in K-12, higher education, state/municipality/local government sectors, and healthcare. For the last ten years, he has led several municipal and county clients through the Virginia Public-Private Education and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) process to deliver a wide variety of buildings and utility infrastructure projects.

As Executive Vice President, Strategic Industry Engagement, Don works to strengthen MBP’s relationships across the design and construction industry while expanding the firm’s visibility, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. He leverages his extensive industry experience and professional network to engage with client organizations, industry associations, and key stakeholders, helping position MBP as a trusted advisor and advancing best practices that improve project outcomes for capital project owners.

Don is an active member of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), where he was selected as a Fellow and inducted into the Academy of Fellows in 2013. He currently serves as Secretary of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) National Board of Directors, following six years of service on the CMCI Board of Governors. Through his leadership in these and other professional organizations, Don remains actively engaged in advancing the construction management profession and promoting industry best practices.

Education

MS, Construction Management, Georgia Tech
BE, Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University

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