About Us
For our founder, what started as the seed of an idea in 2003 ultimately became the grand mission.
It is said the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step and it was this idea in 2003 that resulted in a company later on.
Trade Venture Development Group was born to be the global leader in post-disaster housing. Not just any housing, but housing that offers temporary and permanent security that’s matched with dignity for each individual and/or family.
Trade Venture Development Group has a vast history of experience working across North America, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, and we’re not stopping anytime soon. Our company has extensive experience working within the industry and non-profit organizations focusing on the areas of emergency relief, and sustainable development. We collaborate with local organizations that have innovative community development ideas of their own to help people, communities, and cities recover and thrive.
Edward Brost
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Edward has over 25 years of experience successfully re-positioning global companies and organizations across North America, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
During that time, he established a vast network of connections with Non-Governmental Organizations.
Edward has applied his leadership and organizational development skills to organizations in both the private and public sectors to identify and define opportunities for a healthier, more profitable future.
He has an extensive background in leadership, corporate revitalization and global business development. Edward has significant experience managing multiple land development projects globally.
Dawn Skaggs
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Dawn is a subject matter expert, coach, and speaker on equity and diversity in the human services industry.
With diverse international experience and from a global view to local actions, Dawn brings over 25 years of expertise to the Trade Venture team in whole community planning, inclusive emergency management planning, response and recovery, and culturally competent universal accessibility.
Dawn is an ambassador and strategist for the empowerment of all people to engage in their own sustainable future. Dawn received a Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Denver.
Jorge Aviles
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Jorge has been actively involved in indigenous relations and community engagement for more than 20 years. He is an expert in cross-cultural communications strategies.
With a deep understanding and appreciation of socio-economic and sustainable developments, Jorge has successfully led large-scale indigenous community engagement activities and retained key stakeholders.
Jorge holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities (French & Spanish) with Distinction from the University of Calgary. Jorge is fluent in English, Spanish and French.
President & CEO
Director, Whole Community Planning and Training
Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations