Suffolk Construction Company's Steimle named to Banker & Tradesman's "Class of 2008 New Leaders" New Leaders Award recognizes 40 individuals who show great promise in the Boston business community.

According to Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., Kimberly Steimle, executive vice president of marketing, business development and community relations, has been selected for Banker & Tradesman's "Class of 2008 New Leaders." Banker & Tradesman, a leading publication covering commercial, real estate and banking news in Mass., selected 40 individuals from among hundreds of applicants who represent the next generation of business visionaries and achievers. According to Vincent Valvo, editor-in-chief of Banker & Tradesman, "These new leaders are at the forefront of cutting-edge companies, are top performers, are entrepreneurs with a bent for innovation. Their work is at the center of their organization's growth." Steimle plans and implements business strategy for Suffolk Construction. Her innovative and targeted marketing initiatives have significantly strengthened Suffolk's brand nationwide and positioned the company as an industry leader. Steimle's leadership around the company's community outreach programs has also solidified Suffolk's reputation as a leading philanthropic organization. She most recently led the effort in developing Red & Blue Foundation, which provides structure and guidance for Suffolk's national fundraising and charitable efforts. Profiles of the chosen new leaders were featured in a special section of Banker & Tradesman's November 17th issue. Suffolk Construction is one of the leading privately held building contracting firms in the country, with main offices on the East Coast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and West Coast regions of the country. Suffolk employees are construction professionals and are committed to client service and relationship building. They are influencers in the construction industry and in their local communities, and lead by example while striving to exceed expectations with clients, partners and the people and businesses in the surrounding neighborhoods. For more information about Suffolk, please visit the company's Web site at www.suffolkconstruction.com