Urban Development Expert Maximillian D Howell

Urban Development Expert Maximillian D Howell holds degrees in Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Management. His professional journey spans Ford Motor Company, where he mastered manufacturing automation, LEAN thinking, and AI integration with robotics, to First Class Industries, where he optimized commercial equipment operations, and ultimately to over two decades of urban real estate development in Kansas City's most underserved  communities.

Engineering Background of an Urban Development Expert Maximillian D Howell

Max founded Entrepreneurs Enterprises to channel private equity capital into KC's urban core, becoming a recognized expert in HUD grants, CDBG funding, HOME funds, property tax abatements, and Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) syndication. His engineer's approach to community-driven development has produced innovative "affordable market rate" housing across multiple KC neighborhoods—including Beacon Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Monarch Manor, and the 3rd District.

Leadership and Impact of Urban Development Expert Maximillian D Howell

Beyond development, Max applies LEAN thinking and process engineering principles to construction timelines, financing structures, and project management. He is a dedicated father, community leader, Vice President of the Wendell Phillips Neighborhood Association, and the creator of The Howell Method—a personal and professional philosophy built on discipline, sacrifice, and persistence.

Urban Development Expert Maximillian D Howell

He is a dedicated father, community leader, Vice President of the Wendell Phillips Neighborhood Association, and the creator of The Howell Method—a personal and professional philosophy built on discipline, sacrifice, and persistence.