Alejandra Harvey
FORMER CEO · TWO EXITS · CONSTRUCTION & FACILITY SERVICES
About
I built my first construction company from zero to $17.5 million in revenue before selling to private equity for $20 million. I then grew a second company from $23 million to $85 million over three years, navigating complex private equity partnerships and managing field operations across multiple states.
Both companies were in highway and street painting and exterior facility maintenance — industries where I was consistently the only woman in the room. I learned to build credibility through competence, not performance.
In May 2024, I exited my second company. Not because it was failing, but because I was. After years of high-stakes leadership while solo parenting my daughter, I recognized the cost of operating in constant survival mode.
I'm now managing commercial real estate investments in Denver, writing a book about what no one tells you about founder burnout and sustainable scale, and thinking critically about what I want to build next — and how.
Experience
- Built and scaled two construction/facility maintenance companies through successful exits
- Specialized in highway and street painting, exterior facility maintenance services
- Managed private equity partnerships, rollups, and complex stakeholder relationships
- Led field operations teams of 100+ across multiple states
- Navigated male-dominated industries as a female CEO and solo parent
- Served as COO in healthcare sector earlier in career
Current
What I'm Doing Now
I'm in a deliberate recovery and exploration phase. I'm managing a commercial real estate portfolio in Denver, including rental properties and a commercial property. I'm 100 pages into writing a book that documents the lessons I learned the hard way — about burnout, sustainable scale, what success actually costs, and what I'd do differently.
I'm also fielding partnership and consulting opportunities, but being selective. I've proven I can build companies and navigate exits. What I'm interested in now is doing it differently — with intention, sustainability, and without sacrificing the things that matter.
Get in Touch
I'm open to conversations about advisory work, speaking engagements, and the right partnership opportunities.