Joan Bennett, Union Carpenter Local #327, New England Regional Council of Carpenters

Years in the industry: over 20

What associations or organizations are you a member of? NERCC, Local 327, NERCC Sisters in the Brotherhood.

Why did you choose to be a carpenter? I choose to be a carpenter because I’m a part of a family that works, sticks and grows together. I live in this great state of MA and I get to watch it grow and be apart of it’s never ending growing process. I can show off the work that I was a part of. I can show my family and friends, and to the young woman and men that will enter after me, what a great opportunity the construction field is to be a part of to grow with and learn from. I am very proud to be a part of.