Our Team

Phyllis Loudermill

As a proud graduate of the CAP program in the early 2000's, she became the proud owner of HERCOnstruction.  She has over 20 years of experience in construction, creating Apprenticeship Programs across the State of Michigan and other areas around the country. Through her company, HERCO, she has provided training and workforce development across the state of Michigan with 1191 Laborers of Detroit. She has been a MSHDA Contractor for over 20 years and the proud creator of Trading Places, which she partnered with the Department of Labor, the Michigan Department of Corrections, and the 1191 Laborers of Detroit. Through Job creation and Housing Opportunity, HERCO has been very influential in creating wealth and securing job security for Michiganders. 

Joi Mcintosh

Holding a degree in Fashion Design Joi extends beyond the design studio by translating the precision and attention to detail required in fashion into the corporate world. Driven by a genuine love for seeing projects through from conception to completion she manages complex schedules, coordinates events, and provides support to Michigan Training.

Corey Watson is a Muskegon County native. He has over 15 years of experience in Community Service Projects, Community Relations, Urban Farming, and Program Coordination. Corey has served as an AmeriCorps VISTA and spent the past ten years working with nonprofits in youth leadership development, programming, and large-scale service projects. 

Cory Watson

DaeJona Gordon

DaeJona has 5 years experience with social media marketing that she gained through internships and paid positions. She is in her last year at Wayne State University as a marketing major with a concentration in advertising. She is also a creative graphic designer/artist and a photographer who has been seen at various art shows in Detroit, New York and Boston. She finds joy in helping people grow and learn! 


Aaron Pulsifer

Aaron has been working in the Non-Profit Sector for over 25 years. He loves serving people and his community. Aaron has a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from Southern New Hampshire University and was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi, a leadership honor society. He also holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and two Honorary Doctoral Degrees, Doctor of Public Service (D.P.S.)  and a Doctor of Divinity (D.D.).

Patrick graduated from the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. He has helped to start three different construction related businesses and directly overseen millions of dollars' worth of construction and demolition work.


Patrick Beal