Notable Women in Construction and Design

BizTimes Milwaukee is proud to present the inaugural list of Notable Women in Construction & Design spotlighting accomplished professionals throughout the region. The leaders profiled in the following pages were nominated by their peers at work and in the community and showcase the diversity of talent in our market. The leadership shown by the executives profiled here is setting an example to shape a better future for our region.

METHODOLOGY: The honorees did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list features only individuals for whom nominations were submitted and accepted after a review by our editorial team. To qualify for the list, nominees must be based in southeast Wisconsin. They must be currently serving in a senior level role at their firm, must hold a leadership position in their industry outside of their own organization, have made a significant contribution to advancing workplace equality at their own workplace or beyond, and act as a role model or mentor.

Notable Women in Construction and Design: Amanda Kurt

Amanda Kurt, vice president and managing partner at Union Grove-based Kurk Concrete Inc., has implemented new construction technology and doubled the revenue of the...

Notable Women in Construction and Design: Abby LoCoco-Heineck

Abby LoCoco-Heineck has been instrumental in the nationwide expansion of Milwaukee-based RCS Innovations’ commercial interiors division, working closely with division head Jill Myles. “While developing...

Notable Women in Construction and Design: Jill Myles

Jill Myles started the commercial interiors division at Milwaukee-based RCS Innovations, and she continues to guide the division’s nationwide expansion while keeping the focus...

Notable Women in Construction and Design: Angie Tabrizi

Angie Tabrizi, development project manager at Milwaukee-based Mandel Group Inc., is a founding board member of Women in Design: Milwaukee, a national organization focused...

Notable Women in Construction and Design: Kelly Sullivan

Kelly Sullivan has worn multiple hats on multiple projects in the three years she has been with Gardner Builders in Milwaukee.  As the local head...

Notable Women in Construction and Design: Samantha Potts

Samantha Potts started as an intern at Janesville-based JP Cullen in 2013 and is now the company’s chief estimator.  Potts has led more preconstruction projects...

Notable Women in Construction and Design: Linda Pawlak

Linda Pawlak, vice president of strategic improvement for Waukesha-based Walbec Group, has played a critical role in helping the company and the industry grow...

Notable Women in Construction and Design: Katie Muth

Katie Muth, director of marketing for Janesville-based JP Cullen, began her career in the construction industry when she joined the company’s Milwaukee division in...

Notable Women in Construction and Design: Heather Turner Loth

During her eight-year career at Milwaukee-based Eppstein Uhen Architects, Heather Turner Loth has opened up new business opportunities, working with more than 30 different...
Laura Hause

Notable Women in Construction and Design: Laura Hause

For seven years, Laura Hause has been an integral part of Gilbane Building Company. As senior project manager she works collaboratively with clients and...
Kristin Dufek

Notable Women in Construction and Design: Kristin Dufek

As vice president, principal and officer at Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA), Kristin Dufek oversees the core practice areas of design, implementation, project management, IT...

Notable Women in Construction and Design: Shelly Basso

Shelly Basso is a true pioneer and leader for women-owned new home construction businesses, said Kathy Raab, executive director of the Metropolitan Builders Association. Basso...

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