The Family History Behind HMD

As we near the celebration of our decade-long business anniversary, we are excited to highlight the longstanding connections the Dickinson family holds in our local community. Kenneth and Bryant Dickinson, siblings and co-proprietors of HMD, hail from the eighth generation of Wake County natives. Their family lineage, dating back to the early 1740s on their maternal side with the Olives and Carters from the Apex/Holly Springs area, is well-documented. Furthermore, their father and paternal grandparents have significantly contributed to Raleigh’s development over the past 80 years.

Kenneth and Bryant’s grandfather, Dr. Kenneth Dickinson, aka “Dr. D,” was one of the only obstetricians in Raleigh during the 1940s. Initially partnering with Dr. Ivan Procter, he later opened the first stand-alone medical office building in Raleigh, on the corner of St. Marys and Tucker Street.

Their grandmother, Genevieve “Jean” Dickinson, opened one of the first shops in Cameron Village (today’s Village District) back when it was the ONLY shopping center between Washington DC and Atlanta. Jean Dickinson Gifts and Decorative Accessories was located near Nowell’s, Burton’s, and Village Pharmacy (which later became Kerr Drugs). Jean traveled to High Point, New York, and other regions to provide her clients the very best in interiors.

Kenneth and Bryant’s father, Kenneth Dickinson II, aka “Dockey,” worked with top developers and founded Dickinson, Logan, Todd & Barber, Inc, a commercial mortgage brokerage firm with multiple offices in the Southeast that provided financing for and investments in many buildings and projects that continue to grace the Raleigh skyline as well as other cities throughout the southeast. 

Kenneth and Bryant take pride in expanding upon their family’s strong foundation as owners of HMD Construction and Development. Presently, they focus on commercial fit-up, renovation, new construction, and development services in the broader Raleigh-Durham/Triangle area of North Carolina. This venture contributes to their family’s extensive legacy as they actively support the establishment of new medical practices, retail stores, and various other businesses.