About Darnell Clay

Faith. Family. Focus.

Michigan Licensed Residential Builder. Community developer. Kalamazoo native.

Background

Building Kalamazoo since 2009.

Darnell Clay is a lifelong Kalamazoo resident who has built his career on faith, determination, and a deep commitment to his community.

He graduated from Loy Norrix High School, then earned a degree in Business Management from Cornerstone University, Magna Cum Laude.

In 2009 Darnell founded Cutting Edge Property Services LLC to serve Kalamazoo commercially. In 2019 he launched Valley Vision Construction & Development LLC as a Michigan Licensed Residential Builder — and has since renovated 100+ properties, developed his own neighborhood, and built new single-family and multifamily homes across Kalamazoo and Portage.

Work With Darnell

Licensed

MI Residential Builder

License #2101218993. Fully insured.

Education

Cornerstone University

B.S. Business Management — Magna Cum Laude.

Leadership

HBA Board Member

Home Builders Association of Western Michigan. KNHS Financial Board, 2006–2013.

Track record

100+ Renovations

Across Kalamazoo and Portage, plus a neighborhood developed from the ground up.

Rooted in community

Building people, not just structures.

For 15+ years Darnell has volunteered across Kalamazoo, mentoring youth and young adults and coaching Little League baseball.

His mission is simple: use construction, creativity, and good business to solve real problems and create real opportunities for the people of Southwest Michigan.

Where you'll find him

Kalamazoo Gospel Mission

Kalamazoo Deacons Conference

Youth for Christ

Inner City Respect Academy

Little League Head Coach

Co-founder, Gourmet Gardens

Founder, EGGS

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Our work is built on Faith, Family, and Focus. We don't just build structures — we build trust, build community, and build a better Kalamazoo.

Darnell Clay, Founder

Ready to work with Darnell?

Tell us about your project — new build, renovation, or storm repair.

Request a Consultation Call (269) 779-8703