MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
October 23, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania A venue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code§ 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 202 of the District of Columbia Housing
Finance Agency Act, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-135; D.C. Official Code§ 42-2702.02), I
am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Mr. Bryan Scottie Irving
Fairmont Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(Ward 1)
for reappointment as a member with experience in home building, real estate, architecture, or planning
of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, for a term to end June
28, 2025.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council's earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the appointment of Bryan Scottie Irving to the Housing Finance Agency Board of
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18 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
19 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance
20 Agency Bryan Scottie Irving Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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23 Bryan Scottie Irving
24 Fairmont Street, NW
25 Washington, DC 20009
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27 as a member with experience in home building, real estate, architecture, or planning of the Board
28 of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, established by section 202 of
29 the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency Act, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
30 135; D.C. Official Code§ 42-2702.02), for a term to end June 28, 2025.
31 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
32 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
33 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 BRYAN “SCOTTIE” IRVING
40 YEAR CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT VETERAN
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Accomplished CEO and Managing Principal with over 40 years of
EXECUTIVE @ experience in construction, development, and community
SUMMARY service. Proven track record of managing multi-million dollar
projects, fostering community development, and leading
charitable initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in affordable
housing, public art installations, and organizational leadership.
PROFESSIONAL @ Blue Skye Construction LLC & Blue Skye Development LLC
EXPERIENCE Washington, DC | August 2006 to Present
Principal and Founder
* Spearhead business development, growing the company to over
$300M in revenue.
* Manage Copital Project Construction and Development teams.
* Specialize in affordable housing projects, partnering to build 700+
affordable apartment units.
* Oversee all aspects of construction management, general
contracting, development, and advisory services for diverse
clientele,
Irving Development LLC
Washington, DC | 2014to Present
Principal
* Focus on real estate development and public art installation.
* Commission global artists for public art projects across Washington:
DC, enhancing community spaces like schools, parks, and
government buildings.
EDUCATION @ Central State University, Wilberforce, OH | 1991
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Friends of Douglass | 2009 to Present
BOARD SERVICE @ Sponsor community food outlets and organize Christmas ac
support local families.
DC Boxing Commission | 2010 to 2015
Chaired the commission regulating all boxing and wrestling matches in
Washington, DC.
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40 YEAR CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT VETERAN
District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCFHA) Board
Member | 2015 to Present
Oversee a $300M budget annually to promote homeownership and
build affordable housing for residents in Washington, DC.
DC Office of Wage Hour Advisory Board | 2017 to 2019
Provided advisory support on wage and hour regulations.
Thanksgiving Giveaway | 2010 to Present
Organize the distribution of 200 Thanksgiving meals annually to needy
COMMUNITY @ families in Washington, DC.
SERVICE
Books in Schools | 2010 to Present
Purchase 100 books yearly from local authors, facilitating author visits to
local schools to inspire junior and senior high school students
DCFHA Grant Committee | 2015 to Present
Oversee the awarding of $350,000 in grants to local organizations to
improve the lives of Washington, DC residents.
Bicycle Giveaway | 2015 to Present
Partner with the 6D Police Station, Riggs Road Recreation Center, and
Beacon House to provide more than 600 bikes to families in Ward 7.
Central State University Class Fundraiser | 2020 to Present
Initiate a fundraiser raising $100,000 to support students at Central State
University, fostering the next generation of Black leaders.
Leadership and Management
KEY HIGHLIGHTS ® Expertly manage multi-million dollar projects, growing Blue Skye
Construction to a $300M+ company.
Community Impact
Lead initiatives that have profoundly impacted local communities
through affordable housing projects, public art installations, and
extensive charitable work.
Board Membership
Hold influential roles in various boards, contributing to significant
community and economic development in Washington, DC.
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Bryan Scottie Irving
a Tg) Mr. Bryan Scottie Irving, a current memberofthe District of Columbia
Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors, is the Principal and
|_| Founderof Blue Skye Construction and Blue Skye Development.
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s(| business for over 30 years. His earliest exposure to property ownership
came by wayofcleaning apartment units owned by his grandfather. Mr.
7 Irving owned and built his first property as a high school student. It was
a small 4-unit building in Northeast DC. He leamed how to get the
financing secured and oversaw the construction of the project.
With the help of his companies’ various partnerships throughout the District, Blue Skye
Construction and Blue Skye Development have been able to develop over 800 apartment units —
ofwhich 400 are affordable housing. Someofthe units are 30% AMI, overhalf are at 60% AMI
and the rest are at market rate. Mr. Irving’s companies are responsible for financing and overseeing
many of these projects and entering into relationships with other developers that permitted the
developmentof important projects across the District.
A Ward | resident, Mr. Irving eamed his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Central State
University.
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Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: May 31, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Yohance Fuller and Bryan
Scottie Irving as membersofthe Board of Directorsof the District ofColumbia
Housing Finance Agency
This is to Certif¥y that this oftice has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office ofthe Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
The John A WilsonBuilding > 1380 Peanapivania Avenue,NW > Suie300” > Washingion, DC 20008 + Office
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