Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game changer” in the advancement of your career during the last 10 years? One of my most challenging projects was construction of a building with a 70-ft deep underground parking garage.
What motivated you to step out on your own? I was running a business as if it were my own anyway, without the support or influence of the actual owner, so why not do it as my own really. I believed I could, so I did.
What would you tell your daughter about entering this profession? Construction is not an easy profession. Period. If you work hard and know your stuff, you can excel and succeed. You need to have a solid understanding of the technical side
What are you planning to do differently in 2020 to have a positive impact on your career? Because I’ve been practicing in the areas of construction and commercial litigation for 34 years, I look at this question as not so much a matter of what
What would you tell your daughter about entering this profession? I’m blessed with two sons, but I would tell them, as well as my niece, that it is an amazing time to enter the A/E/C industry. There is a growing wave of recognition that diversity matters.
What was your favorite job and what did you learn from it? My favorite job was actually a side job: Children’s book author, under the pen name Lee Sullivan Hill. I learned to communicate clearly and with a sense of humor in 32 pages or less!
What motivated you to step out on your own? There was a need in our family flooring business to put the processes in place to manage the growth of the company. I joined M. Frank Higgins 8 years ago, after a successful career teaching high school physics
What are you planning to do differently in 2020 to have a positive impact on your career? Making a commitment to create a work/family balance is a top goal in 2020, while making sure there is dedicated time for my son.
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game changer” in the advancement of your career during the last 10 years? University of Notre Dame’s Campus Crossroads Project, comprised of 800,000 s/f of three buildings
What was your favorite job and what did you learn from it? Years ago, I spent a summer working with a construction company that built houses in Maine. It was a wonderful job in a beautiful place
