Mr. Delbert Selectman has owned and operated his construction company, Dello Eco, for nearly twenty years. The firm specializes in sandblasting, interior painting, and masonry. Mr. Selectman takes great pride in creating professional opportunities for second-chance citizens.
His professional achievements and leadership include:
– Project Management: Nominated as Small Businessman of the Year in 2012 for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, for his work as Project Manager for A&A Industrial Services.
– Public Service: Current Chairman of the Wyandotte County Council and former member of the Governor’s Transition Team, where he focused on job creation for the state of Kansas.
– Business Excellence: Recipient of the Crystal Apple Award from the Kansas City, Missouri, School District for securing one of the largest contracts awarded to a minority business.
– Recognition: Selected by Ingram’s Magazine in 2022 as one of the “Top 50 People to Know.”
“The economic vitality of our communities depends on a skilled workforce, the return on the investment is maximized with a citizen that is gainfully employed and well equipped with a trade providing fair wages, and wider opportunities.”
-Delbert Selectman, CEO & Founder of Economy Trade School