In this episode of Pillars of Progress, host Travis Justice sits down with a true connector, builder, and community advocate—Winsley Durand, who serves as a driving force behind MCL Construction’s efforts to support small and emerging businesses.

From his roots at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, where he helped launch the REACH program, to his work today developing contractor capacity, financing solutions, and mentorship programs at MCL, Winsley shares his passion for empowering others.

We explore:

• What it means to build capacity for small contractors
• The power of trust in general contractor-subcontractor relationships
• New tools like invoice financing to address cash flow challenges
• Real-world success stories of small businesses rising to the occasion
• Why mentorship and education are game-changers—and how MCL is opening doors
• His work in classrooms, especially a new, immersive partnership at Omaha North High School that could become a national model for student engagement

Winsley also reflects on the mentors who shaped his path—and why watching others succeed, sometimes across multiple generations, is what truly fills his bucket.

This is more than just a story about construction. It’s about opportunity, trust, growth—and how one man is helping others build legacies that last.