Hani Shafai, PE | President
Having grown up in war-torn Palestine, Hani learned early the art of adaptability, constant rebuilding, unwavering possibility, and faith in what the world could become. Hani brings that grit and vision to the work of rebuilding and recreating his community. Where others see a rundown business or an empty plot of land, Hani sees a thriving new economic hub, a location for much-needed medical services and schools, and a place that people could only dream of calling home.
With over 30 years as an engineer and developer, Hani knows it takes comfort and trust to build a great development, and you can count on him to gather partners that have a proven track record of honesty, integrity, and success.
Mike Stanley, PLA, FASLA | Director of Planning
Mike has been practicing landscape architecture in the Black Hills region for over 18 years. He has worked with a broad range of clients including developers, municipalities, school districts, the military, and civil engineers. As part of the Dream Design team, Mike develops and pushes our design aesthetic and function. He continually works to make sure our designs are relevant, exciting, and responsive to human and environmental pressures.
Mike has been recognized for design and construction excellence by the American Society of Landscape Architects — Nebraska/Dakota Chapter and in construction by the Associated General Contractors of SD. He has also been recognized for sustainable design by the city of Rapid City.
Kumar Veluswamy | Director of Facilities and Construction
Kumar has been engaged in the engineering profession for over 20 years. His talents and engineering expertise include contract negotiations, space programming, conceptual planning, design, value engineering, construction, facilities assessment, modernization, renovation, forensic building analysis, and post-occupancy evaluation.
Kumar has a strong understanding of contract execution and project organization. This critical understanding ensures that project documents are completed correctly and construction is on time and within budget.
Renee Catron | Director of Operations
As Dream Design’s Director of Operations, Renee ensures that teams and projects have resources available to deliver on promises to our clients. Renee manages the relationship between the development and design team, and the agencies having jurisdiction over the project. She and her team facilitate projects for early success by leading work for subdivision plans, rezoning requests, design reports for water, sewer, and drainage, platting, easements, and planned developments. Renee oversees and coordinates the site design team including planning, land surveying, civil engineering, and site construction administration.
Shortly after Hani established Dream Design International, he hired Renee as the company’s first employee. In the company’s early years, Renee served as Dream Design’s Office Manager – managing HR, client affairs, property management, and assisting engineering staff.
