Fazel “Peter” Alexander

Worker-Owner & Construction Superintendent

Fazel (Peter) started his construction career over 20 years ago, working for Freise construction and then Zigmill construction, before becoming a licensed General Contractor and starting his own company, Brisley Group Company Inc.

He now uses his network professionalism and expertise as a construction superintendent to take a build from start to finish for our cooperative.

As a lifelong Evanstonian, Fazel (Peter) has a nuanced understanding of how each EDC project fits into the context of its surrounding neighborhood. He is a proud father of three boys. He spends the fair share of his weekends supporting them at soccer games and practices.

Robinson Markus

Worker-Owner & General Manager

Robinson co-founded EDC in 2018. As EDC’s General Manager, he oversees the cooperative’s day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.

Prior to EDC, Robbie researched the effect of the 2008 recession on homeownership rates by race in west Evanston neighborhoods.

Additionally, his thesis research on participatory budgeting in Ecuador sparked an interest in how autonomous, local democratic mechanisms (like worker co-ops!) can enhance the quality of life for marginalized residents.

He has lived in 5 of 9 Evanston wards and is an avid rock climber and reader.

Mejai Kai Dyson

Project Manager and Estimator

With 25 years of residential and commercial construction management experience on developments in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York, Kai works as EDC’s estimator and project manager.

Kai oversees bidding, negotiations, contracting and procurements with vendors and subcontractors. Additionally, he responds to on-site matters as necessary, coordinating with the EDC team to complete projects within budget and on time.

Occasionally, you can catch Kai out riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.