Theresa Alfaro Daytner, CEO of Daytner Construction Group, has always had entrepreneurial passion. She has spent a lifetime preparing and searching for the right product or service to build a business around.

That first venture was a residential roofing company where Daytner wore all the hats of a typical small business owner — CFO, CEO, saleswoman, estimator and, most importantly, laborer. She continued to run this company while taking a full-time position with a prominent Washington, DC, CPA firm and gained valuable exposure to successful organizations and their leaders.

Next on the journey was working as a project accountant for a large, regional general contractor, where Daytner gained experience in the daily operations of an established and successful business enterprise. Then, in 1991, Daytner passed the CPA exam and hung out her shingle as a business consultant and tax practitioner. During the 11 years she was engaged in her practice, she helped many start-ups fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams by developing strong business plans and sound financial objectives. In 1996 Daytner was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.

Finally, in January 2003, Ms. Daytner launched The Daytner Corporation, now doing business as Daytner Construction Group (DCG). DCG performs commercial construction management, general contracting and related consulting services for public agencies, institutions and private clients.

The company has consulted as a project manager or owner’s representative on construction projects ranging from $6 million to $86 million in scope. It recently added a general contracting division for projects from $10,000 to $10 million. These projects include a white water rafting course, dormitories, parking garages, biomedical labs, churches, classroom buildings, recreational facilities, data centers, office buildings and federal facilities.

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