Spotlights

2020 Women in Construction: Susan Shelby President & CEO Rhino PR

When I’m not working I am…Volunteering with Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR). My husband and I have been home visit volunteers for YGRR for about 18 months. Along with our golden retriever Daisy

2020 Women in Construction: Felicia Smith, Project Manager at Colliers Project Leaders

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Summer of 2019 was busy and successful working with an institutional client on multiple projects in active construction

2020 Women in Construction: Kate Turner, Project Manager at Colliers Project Leaders

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? One of the most notable projects this past year has been the Historic Renovation and Addition of 60 Main

2020 Women in Construction: Erin Curran, Design Project Manager at Office Gallery International

What are you doing differently in 2020 that has had a positive impact on your career? I’m consciously trying to keep a calmer mindset and having more confidence in myself, which has translated to better connections with clients.

2020 Women in Construction: Diane Olivo, Sales and Service Administrator at Tecta America New England

What are you doing differently in 2020 that has had a positive impact on your career? For me, 2020 is about simplification. Tecta America provides unlimited access to training in all areas

2020 Women in Construction: Melissa Bullock, Marketing Manager at Kaplan Construction

What are you doing differently in 2020 that has had a positive impact on your career? My mantra for 2020 is network, network, network. As a department of one at my company, it is easy to stay insulated in a cocoon.

2020 Women in Construction: Jessica Gesamondo, Assistant Project Manager at Connolly Brothers Inc.

Who or what inspired you to join the construction industry? I’ve always enjoyed knowing how things work. I started my career in interior design, creating functional spaces and integrating

2020 Women in Construction: Katherine Marr, Communications Coordinator at The Marr Companies

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement has been co-writing The Marr Companies Anniversary Book, published in celebration of our company’s 120 years in business.

2020 Women in Construction: Hannah Augustyn, CMST Assistant Project Manager at Shawmut Design & Construction

What trends are you seeing in your field this year? Safety has always been a core part of Shawmut’s culture, but I have noticed even more protective safety equipment become

2020 Women in Construction: Katie Gibbs, Project Executive at Shawmut Design & Construction

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I was promoted to Project Executive about three months ago. I have put in a lot of hard work to get to this level in my career