Emil Castaneda

Emil has successfully worked in the construction and general contracting industry for over 30

years. His contracting career began at a young age in his hometown of Princeton, New Jersey

with his immigrant father his main mentor - gaining the necessary work ethic and learning

processes of the trade to deliver quality results. From there, Emil ventured on to the Midwest to

continue his education, raise a family and start his own development, construction contracting

and design businesses, with a focus on restoring and renovating multifamily, single-family

homes and commercial buildings. Currently, he consults with individuals and companies in

construction and general real estate development at Raven Enterprise Group, LLC, where he

serves as its President/CEO.

With education from the Art Institute of International MN, Center of Creative Studies of New Jersey and previous licensures in the construction field including MN Builder’s License with LEED certification, Emil is well qualified to provide sound, comprehensive advice and guidance to the critical elements of constructing any real estate development project. He is a self-taught carpenter by trade and an artist by choice. He was commissioned to create and design sculptures and unique concepts for individuals and companies in various regions of the United States, and continue to utilize his artistic abilities for design at work, within his community and personally.