What was the biggest lesson you learned while working during the pandemic? Flexibility. Although the Academy had developed well-thought out plans of action to handle all facets of the pandemic, the ever-evolving aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic required us to be continuously flexible in our action plans and always ready to pivot to a new avenue of operations.
What was the biggest lesson you learned while working during the pandemic? The biggest lesson I learned during the pandemic is the importance of communication. Whether collaborating internally with staff, coordinating with consultants, or presenting information
What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2021? As founder of a life safety business, I’ve always felt that one of the greatest accomplishments has been meeting our mission to provide safer buildings for occupants
What are your predictions for your industry in 2022? I predict inflation will increase interest rates, hurt sectors of the economy and continued disruption as remote staffing cannibalizes tenant demand for commercial space.
What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2021? In 2021 I partnered with my husband to officially become co-owner of WoodCraft Millwork. I’ve spent many years working for the company
How has your working environment changed over the last year? The obvious change is we are not all in the office M-F, 9-5. The line between work vs. off-hours blurred for everyone years ago through the introduction of mobile phones, where we’re always connected – but with today’s hybrid work model
What was the biggest lesson you learned while working during the pandemic? One of the biggest lessons learned from 2021 was the resilience of the construction industry. First it was the temporary work shutdowns but then the industry evolved and adopted new safety protocols
What are your predictions for your industry in 2022? The commercial roofing industry remains strong, despite the ongoing issues caused by the pandemic. Material shortage and pricing are going to remain a challenge into the following year.
How has your working environment changed over the last year? We have adjusted our work environment to keep pace with the changing regulations around COVID. We have re-introduced in-person work at our branch locations, but we are prepared to make any adjustments that changing regulations require.
What are your predictions for your industry in 2022? I wish I had a crystal ball, but I don’t. I just wish things would go back to being semi-normal
