Category: Connecticut
2020 Women Who Build Spotlight: Wendy Zang, Helbling & Associates
February 21, 2020
What would you tell your daughter about entering this profession? I’m blessed with two sons, but I would tell them, as well as my niece, that it is an amazing time to enter the A/E/C industry. There is a growing wave of recognition that diversity matters.
2020 Women Who Build Spotlight: Lee Ann Sullivan, Lion’s Head Cost Consultants, Inc.
February 21, 2020
What was your favorite job and what did you learn from it? My favorite job was actually a side job: Children’s book author, under the pen name Lee Sullivan Hill. I learned to communicate clearly and with a sense of humor in 32 pages or less!
2020 Women Who Build Spotlight: Kathleen Cloud, M. Frank Higgins & Co., Inc.
February 21, 2020
What motivated you to step out on your own? There was a need in our family flooring business to put the processes in place to manage the growth of the company. I joined M. Frank Higgins 8 years ago, after a successful career teaching high school physics
2020 Women Who Build Spotlight: Kristen Furtak, The S/L/A/M Collaborative
February 21, 2020
What are you planning to do differently in 2020 to have a positive impact on your career? Making a commitment to create a work/family balance is a top goal in 2020, while making sure there is dedicated time for my son.
2020 Women Who Build Spotlight: Ellen Santos, The S/L/A/M Collaborative
February 21, 2020
Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game changer” in the advancement of your career during the last 10 years? University of Notre Dame’s Campus Crossroads Project, comprised of 800,000 s/f of three buildings
2020 Women Who Build Spotlight: Katherine Faulkner, Katerra
February 21, 2020
What was your favorite job and what did you learn from it? Years ago, I spent a summer working with a construction company that built houses in Maine. It was a wonderful job in a beautiful place
2020 Women Who Build Spotlight: Courtney Hendricson, Advanced CT
February 21, 2020
What are you planning to do differently in 2020 to have a positive impact on your career? In a brand new role at Advanced CT, I am excited to broaden my network and meaningfully engage with our partners -- individuals and organizations that help lead to business
2020 Women Who Build Spotlight: Pamela Brown, Peoples United Insurance Agency
February 21, 2020
What would you tell your daughter about entering this profession? The advice I would give my daughter about entering this or any profession would be to work hard and to always make sure your sufficiently
2020 Women Who Build Spotlight: Cheryl Newton, Cheryl Newton Architects LLC
February 21, 2020
What motivated you to step out on your own? My dad. He worked in a job he hated to generously provide for our family and have the money to do the things he wanted to do when he wasn’t working. My dad told my brother and I to choose a career where I can be my own boss
2020 Women Who Build Spotlight: Jean Mix, Mix Education Services LLC
February 21, 2020
What motivated you to step out on your own? Mix Education Services LLC is a management training and coaching organization dedicated to providing customized training solutions. This woman owned consulting company is passionate
2020 Women Who Build Spotlight: Grace Steward, C.E. Floyd Company, Inc.
February 21, 2020
What would you tell your daughter about entering this profession? It’s not always easy, but you are just as qualified as anyone else in this field. Work hard, ask questions, be professional, and you will gain the respect of everyone you encounter.
2020 Women Who Build Spotlight: Julia McFadden, Svigals + Partners
February 21, 2020
What are you planning to do differently in 2020 to have a positive impact on your career? My intention is two-fold: In my work realm I am creating a business plan to support a bolder approach in going after clients and work that is aspirational
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