Spotlights

2025 Women in Construction: Shannon Terriaca, NEI General Contracting

Do you have a hidden talent or a surprising fact about yourself that most people wouldn’t know? I have a habit of seeing something and immediately assuming, “I could do that.” I almost always pull it off, though it usually turns out to be a larger endeavor than

2025 Women in Construction: Caroline Rennie, Auburn Construction

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Auburn has experienced significant growth over the past year. Since joining the team, I have worked to update our brand’s identity and visuals, as well as develop

2025 Women in Construction: Jo Ann Michaels, Viking Construction

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I am most proud of the overall success of my career. I started as a part-time administrative person and worked my way into project engineer,

2025 Women in Construction: Rochelle Conroy, Auburn Construction

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One of the projects I’m most proud of is an affordable housing development that added 50+ units to the community.

2025 Women in Construction: Elizabeth Spatola, Currie Project Management

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I worked with a client a few years back that was a global leader in the development of medical technology.

2025 Women in Construction: Jean Waterman, Frank O. Waterman & Associates, Inc.

What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? The future of construction engineering and surveying lies in the hands of skilled, educated professionals who can adapt to evolving equipment and complex project demands.

2025 Women in Construction: Kate Helfer, ARCO National Construction | NE

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? While not tied to a single project, I’m most proud of mentoring my female colleagues early in their careers at ARCO.

2025 Women in Construction: Laila Souza, AMCON

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? My proudest achievement so far is immigrating to the US by myself, learning the language, and obtaining a second formal education.

2025 Women in Construction: Jana Williamson, AMCON

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I’m really proud of the work I did in the healthcare industry. Whether it was repairing equipment or making sure everything ran smoothly,

2025 Women in Construction: Nicolina Leone, AMCON

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? The project I’m incredibly proud of is organizing a fund raiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation with my family.