A Career Built on Responsibility and Results
Vickie DeHart did not set out to chase attention or headlines. Her career has been shaped by something quieter and more lasting: responsibility. Raised in Jacksonville, Florida, in a close-knit family with two brothers, she learned early that showing up and doing the work mattered. “If something needed to be done, you didn’t wait around,” she says. “You stepped in and handled it.”
After graduating from Western High School in Las Vegas in 1979, Vickie entered the workforce with that same mindset. Over time, she found herself drawn to construction and real estate—industries where decisions are tangible and outcomes are visible. “I liked that you could see the results of your work,” she explains. “There’s no hiding in construction. Either it works or it doesn’t.”
Breaking Ground in Construction Leadership
One of the defining chapters of Vickie’s career began at Powerhouse Construction, where she served as Principal and Vice President for five years. The company specialised in framing apartments and condominiums, as well as renovations and tenant improvements for commercial retail spaces.
During this time, Vickie carried the general contractor’s licence, becoming one of the first women in Nevada to do so. She rarely frames this as a milestone. “I didn’t think about being first,” she says. “I thought about being responsible. Once you hold the licence, the project outcomes are on you.”
That responsibility shaped her leadership style. She was deeply involved in project coordination, site communication, and problem-solving. On one early project, delays surfaced due to unclear coordination between suppliers and the site team. Instead of assigning blame, she adjusted the process. “We added daily check-ins, even on small jobs,” she recalls. “That one change prevented a lot of future issues.”
The lesson stayed with her: most failures come from unclear expectations, not lack of effort.
Bringing Big Ideas to Life at EHB
After Powerhouse, Vickie co-founded EHB with Yohan Lowie and her husband, Paul DeHart. The idea behind EHB was practical but ambitious—integrate planning, finance, design, and operations so projects could move smoothly from concept to completion.
“At EHB, we wanted fewer hand-offs and more accountability,” she explains. “Big ideas only work if they’re grounded in execution.”
Today, Vickie works closely with the CEO on strategy and day-to-day operations. Her role includes financial oversight, insurance, escrow coordination, and collaboration with engineers, architects, and city and county building departments. She also oversees leasing and rental properties and works directly with customers during interiors selections and home closings.
“One moment I’m reviewing numbers,” she says, “and the next I’m walking through a property with a client. That balance keeps decisions realistic.”
Leadership Through Consistency, Not Noise
Vickie’s leadership style is deliberate and calm. She avoids over-managing and believes consistency builds trust over time. “People don’t need constant pressure,” she says. “They need clarity.”
She is known for being present—on job sites, in meetings, and during key project moments. “You learn more by walking a site than reading ten reports,” she explains. “Problems look different when you see them up close.”
As a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry, preparation has always mattered. “I learned early that competence speaks for itself,” she says. “If you’re prepared and you follow through, respect follows.”
Wellness as a Tool for Better Decisions
Outside the office, Vickie prioritises wellness and time outdoors. Hiking and walking are part of her routine. “Some of my clearest thinking happens outside,” she says. “It helps me reset.”
She views wellness as essential to leadership, not separate from it. Construction and real estate bring constant pressure, deadlines, and moving parts. “If you don’t take care of your health, decision-making suffers,” she notes.
This balance allows her to stay focused during demanding projects and maintain perspective when challenges arise.
Building More Than Projects
Beyond business, Vickie is actively involved in philanthropy, supporting organisations such as the Israeli-American Council and the American Heart Association. Service, for her, is part of leadership. “Success doesn’t mean much if it isn’t shared,” she says.
Looking back, she measures her career not by titles, but by outcomes. Projects delivered well. Teams that function smoothly. Relationships built on trust.
“Buildings last,” she reflects. “But so do reputations. I’ve always focused on doing the work properly and treating people fairly.”
Vickie DeHart’s career is proof that big ideas do not need loud promotion. When paired with discipline, clarity, and follow-through, they quietly become reality—one project, one decision, and one relationship at a time.
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