He serves on the Louisiana State University construction management program's advisory council and the Sam Houston State University engineering department board.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, October 11, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kastan L. Martin has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Martin is lauded for his expertise in construction management and compliance in his latest role as the chief operating officer and managing partner at Paperwork Consulting. Since 2019, he has been instrumental in promoting fair housing laws and practices, ensuring underserved communities receive the necessary assistance. He diligently oversees compliance with federal regulations to guarantee that employees within a one-mile radius of job sites receive fair and lawful compensation. Moreover, Mr. Martin has been managing the team and ensuring effective company performance.
Established in 2010, Paperwork Consulting focuses on compliance with housing and urban development (HUD) entitlement city, county and state paperwork. In 2019, the company expanded its services from the State of Texas to nationwide. Their services now cover various regions, including but not limited to the US Virgin Islands, as well as the Northern, Eastern, and Western regions. This expansion was made possible through the use of advanced technology, allowing them to operate fully remotely.
Since taking on his position at the full-service firm, Mr. Martin has liaised between general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and federal municipalities. His efforts have facilitated multiple projects that met legal and regulatory requirements while receiving timely draws. He has also implemented processes to streamline the training and development of new compliance consultants and auditors. Mr. Martin has been educating local contractors on the importance of maintaining compliance with government standards and actively monitoring state and federal programs related to housing and infrastructure management, grant management and community development block grants. Additionally, Mr. Martin has been liaising between state and federal funding sources and monitoring recipients' grants while overseeing General Land Office-Community Development and Revitalization, HUD, U.S. Department of Labor and Federal Emergency Management Agency program objectives.
In addition to his role at Paperwork Consulting, Mr. Martin has been the co-owner of KV Capital Trust Holding LLC, a Texas-based firm, since 2024. Before pivoting to his current positions, he served as a law enforcement officer with the Madisonville Police Department in Madisonville, Texas, from 2017 to 2021. Mr. Martin's diverse career path reflects his commitment to public service and community development.
Mr. Martin's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary agriculture with a minor in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University and a Master of Science in construction management from Louisiana State University. He also holds several professional credentials, including software-certified professional from LCPtracker Inc., project management certification through Procore Technologies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 and 30 certifications through the Safety Training Institute.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Martin is actively involved in civic associations and educational programs. He serves on the Louisiana State University construction management program's advisory council and the Sam Houston State University engineering department board. Kastan Martin and his firm are in support of the non-profit organization, Chris Johnson Foundation, to raise awareness for rare, aggressive cancers.
Mr. Martin's contributions have been recognized with several awards, including Compliance Firm of the Year in 2024. He was also selected as a candidate to speak at the Police Academy Commencement as a graduate earlier in his career. He attributes his success to the dedication of his employees, effective communication with clients and support from mentors.
Eager for the future, Mr. Martin is dedicated to implementing an expansion strategy focused on ensuring rural communities have access to grants and funding for which they are eligible. This plan will address rural areas' needs and support their long-term development and prosperity.
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