From Prison to Pardoned Builder | Cleveland News

Shakorie Davis, the founder of a wildly successful construction company that’s grown 900% in five years and employs over 100 people, just got a full pardon from Ohio — a major win after years of being held back by his past felony record. Despite building a thriving business, funding his kids’ education, and earning respect in elite business circles, he was denied a UK visa because of his prison history — a painful reminder that the system still sees him as the kid who stole at 18. After serving time, Davis rebuilt his life through carpentry, real estate, and entrepreneurship — but his record kept blocking him from loans, job sites, and even TSA PreCheck. Now, thanks to Ohio’s Expedited Pardon Project — which requires 10 years clean, steady employment, and community involvement — Davis received a unanimous pardon, lifting a heavy burden. His story, supported by Cleveland State’s reentry clinic, is a powerful call to action: second chances are possible — and states should help people get them before they’re too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7bac0103c46bf458