About
Our Expertise
At Harvey & Kin Consulting, we bring community-driven projects to life from early concept through construction execution. Our experience spans public-private partnerships, nonprofit strategy, stakeholder alignment and construction consulting. We guide clients through city processes, funding strategy, and construction oversight to deliver clarity, credibility, and lasting value on complex initiatives.
Who we are
Harvey & Kin Consulting is built on a foundation of strategic insight, community focus, and hands-on project development experience. Our team brings together professionals with backgrounds in real estate, public affairs, nonprofit governance, capital development, and project execution. We are mission-driven and work alongside cities, private partners, and community stakeholders to turn complex ideas into real-world outcomes.
Our Approach
We take a hands-on, partnership-driven approach to every project. By working closely with public agencies, private investors, nonprofit leaders, designers, and contractors, we move projects from planning through construction. Our process is grounded in transparency, collaboration, and strategic planning to ensure each initiative is financially sustainable.
Project & Organizational Advisory
Project Planning & Feasibility
Project Planning & Feasibility
Project Planning & Feasibility
We support early-stage project planning by helping organizations define scope, evaluate feasibility and align strategy before significant capital is deployed. Our advisory focuses on setting projects up for successful execution, particularly for nonprofits and owner-led initiatives.
Project Financial Strategy
Project Planning & Feasibility
Project Planning & Feasibility
We provide project-focused financial advisory to ensure initiatives are financially viable and aligned with long-term objectives. This includes budgeting, cost modeling and funding strategy. Our work supports informed decision making throughout planning and execution.
Civic & Institutional Advisory
Civic & Community Consulting
We advise cities, agencies and nonprofit organizations on civic and community focused initiatives. From early planning through stakeholder alignment and funding strategy. We help turn civic vision into projects that are structured, executable and community driven.
Construction & Execution Advisory
We provide construction and execution advisory to support projects through delivery. This includes contractor coordination, bid review, cost awareness and schedule risk mitigation. We help clients navigate construction with clarity and confidence.
Leadership
Derek Dixon
President
Background:
Derek Dixon is an entrepreneur and strategic advisor with experience spanning construction, business development and municipal partnerships. His work includes infrastructure projects, community-driven planning, collaboration across public and private sectors. Derek brings a practical, execution-focused approach to proj
President
Background:
Derek Dixon is an entrepreneur and strategic advisor with experience spanning construction, business development and municipal partnerships. His work includes infrastructure projects, community-driven planning, collaboration across public and private sectors. Derek brings a practical, execution-focused approach to projects that require coordination, accountability, and long-term impact.
Current Initiatives:
Derek is currently spearheading efforts to secure funding and city partnerships for the Murrieta Ice Rink project, while developing ConstructAI, a next-generation platform focused on improving planning, sourcing and execution within the construction industry. Through Harvey & Kin Consulting, he provides advisory support on civic, nonprofit, and community-based projects.
Mission Statement:
To lead community-based projects that support youth, families, and long-term infrastructure growth through smart, sustainable solutions.