David C. Delancy

PRINCIPAL, ONE DAY CAME, TAMPA

David Delancy is a general contractor and construction manager. The company he founded in 2004, One Day Came, specializes in new construction as well as the renovation of businesses, schools, airports and government buildings. The firm has 13 employees. One Day Came was selected for Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program and joined in a nationwide effort to represent the voices of small business in the post-pandemic economic recovery. Delancy is also a member of Leadership Tampa and the CEO Council of Tampa Bay and mentors students and young adults interested in entrepreneurship.

EDUCATION: University of South Florida (BA)

READING: The Long Game, by Dorie Clark

INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: Academy Award winner Sidney Poitier. Man, you’re talking about a monumental figure in all of Hollywood. Stood tall against the odds during unpopular times and helped paved the way for many to follow. A true American Hero with guts and integrity.

MOTIVATIONAL MANTRA: Everything you want is on the other side of hard.