Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Courtney Sullivan, Weston & Sampson
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I grew up in construction. My dad owns and operates a residential construction company. He takes pride in his craft and is the hardest working person I know. Although our jobs are different, he is the epitome of leading by example.
2023 Women in Construction: Carolyn Richardi, Weston & Sampson
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement would be managing my different roles within the company while continuing to grow. I started two years ago with my Grade 4 Wastewater Operator license.
2023 Women in Construction: Marianna Coombs, Weston & Sampson
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I’ve always been interested in math and science, and I knew as a kid that whatever career path I chose would include those subjects.
2023 Women in Construction: Lee McLaughlin, Weston & Sampson
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I would say my greatest professional achievement is reaching OSHA VPP Star Status at Naval Air Station Jacksonville (JAX) from my days with the U.S. Navy.
2023 Women in Construction: Jodie Ratner, Erland Construction
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? >Getting into construction was a happy accident! With a degree in finance, I originally had a career in sales, selling condos for a developer in South Beach, Florida.
2023 Women in Construction: Haley Sabino, Erland Construction
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Growing up in a family that owned a construction company, I was always on the jobsites with my dad and papa; they took me everywhere with them. I had the opportunity to witness all the stages that go into spec homes and commercial buildings, such as foundations, framing, tile, finishes, etc.
2023 Women in Construction: Tammy Zerbe, Catalyst Construction Services, LLC
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Early in my career I found myself intrigued with the concept of working in an industry which was predominately male. Right from the start I enjoyed the diversity of the construction environment.
2023 Women in Construction: Caitlin Space, Noonan Brothers Painting
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? My interest in the AEC industry started at a very young age but it was ultimately my 9th grade math teacher, Mrs. Kinney, that helped guide me into this field by recommending I take an architectural drafting course.
2023 Women in Construction: Nicole Sessa, NV5
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? When it was time for me to start my high school career, the town I lived in provided me with two options: Traditional high school or a vocational school.
2023 Women in Construction: Diana Deng, CIL
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I love the tangibility of the field. For me, coming from a background in housing policy, it is immensely satisfying to be able to physically see the projects I work on and see the progress of the build from building permit to certificate of occupancy.
