Executive Profile: RaShawn Figures Dortch, Figures & Sons Inc.

RASHAWN FIGURES

DORTCH, FIGURES & SONS INC.

TITLE:CEO HOMETOWN:Mobile EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in computer science and political science from The University of Alabama FIRST JOB: Page in the Alabama State Senate PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Project manager at Global Construction & Roofing and as lead consultant at Figures Investments Inc. WHO/WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I am inspired by businessmen in my community that have shown me it’s possible to be successful: Council Powell, Frank Seltzer, Preston Hughes, Norman Figures, Michael Figures, Gen. Gary Cooper and Thomas Figures. A lot of my success can be attributed to having great role models growing up. SECRET TO SUCCESS: Hard work and being dedicated to your craft. Success does not come overnight. Have a longterm plan and see it through to the end. On your journey, treat everyone with respect, regardless of their social or economic status. I never forget that my family started from very humble beginnings. WHAT IS YOUR PASSION?My passion is mentoring young professionals in the construction industry. I believe that having mentors is key in business. It provides you a wealth of knowledge from professionals in your field of expertise. This knowledge shortens the learning curve. WHAT TALENT WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE?

Playing the piano. WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?Building a construction firm that has completed multi-million-dollar construction projects throughout the state of Alabama. WHAT QUALITY DO YOU MOST LIKE IN PEOPLE? Honesty. BRIEF COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Dortch, Figures & Sons Inc. is a full-service general contracting firm based in Mobile. The company provides general construction and design-build services to a multitude of markets that include manufacturing, institutional, aviation, municipal, educational and healthcare. It is family and communityoriented with a continued commitment to improving the economic and social well-being of Mobile and the surrounding areas.