Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Michelle Hennessey, Methuen Construction Company, Inc.
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Having worked 30 years in industries ranging from banking to dry cleaning to IT staffing, I was thrilled and a little scared to enter the human resources2023 Women in Construction: Melanie Watts, Dakota Partners, Inc.
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Ever since I was a little girl, I loved the concept of building. My dad ignited a passion in me, and I always loved helping him do anything around the house. No matter what project he took on – laying down some flooring, re-doing our living room, fixing the cupola on the roof – I was always by his side learning and helping as much as I could.
2023 Women in Construction: Stephanie Rochford-Garcia, Methuen Construction Company, Inc.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Over the last 12 months, I have recruited over 70 new teammates to our organization. Attracting and retaining top talent is key in this industry; great teammates = great project results! I truly love what I do, and the men and women that I help hire make every tough day worth it.2023 Women in Construction: Jessica Cargile, Ebbrell Architecture + Design
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? In the last year there have been many opportunities that Ebbrell Architecture + Design has given me to push my design and project management skills to a new level.
2023 Women in Construction: Haley Hohlmaier, Timberline Construction Corporation
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Growing up I was surrounded by this industry, as my father owns his own carpentry company. When I was ten, he began an addition on our home where I watched in awe every day. That’s when I knew I would like2023 Women in Construction: Miika Ebbrell, Ebbrell Architecture + Design
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? This past year has been really positive for our company overall. We continued to grow with the addition of a new interior designer who builds on our current corporate interiors team and expands our capabilities in that sector.
2023 Women in Construction: Arianna Gerrior, Timberline Construction Corporation
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I have always been fascinated by buildings and how people and spaces come together to create one. Many people who see or enter a space don’t give much2023 Women in Construction: Ariane Purdy, Ebbrell Architecture + Design
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? The biggest accomplishment I’ve helped to spearhead is a shift in how we approach laboratory design.
2023 Women in Construction: Jen Servies, Ebbrell Architecture + Design
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Partnering with Meet Boston, the organization responsible for promoting Boston to the country and the world, on their new office has been very exciting!