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She remarks, "CIRT is a sanctuary where industry leaders convene to address pressing challenges, exchange best practices, and champion innovation.
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- She remarks, "CIRT is a sanctuary where industry leaders convene to address pressing challenges, exchange best practices, and champion innovation.
- The following members were also elected as Officers during the Round Table's membership meeting:
Henry Massman, CEO, Massman Construction (Kansas City, MO), will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past Chairman.
- In addition to the executive committee elections, CIRT also welcomed the following four industry leaders as new directors who will serve on the board through 2026:
"CIRT is fortunate to have a dedicated board of such highly regarded industry professionals.
- We offer congratulations to our new officers and directors; and thank all our current and outgoing directors for their service to CIRT and its members as well as the design / construction industry," said Casso.
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Management WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation's leading Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering and construction companies, announced today that Alana Alsop will head the firm's business development for the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Alsop has more than 15 years of business development and marketing experience in the AEC industry and a proven record of connecting with business leaders to develop new relationships and productive working partnerships to accelerate pipeline performance.
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- But breaking into this kind of work is complex and weighted towards large majority firms," said Deryl McKissack, president and CEO of McKissack.
- "When I met Alana through her business development efforts for other firms, it was clear to me that she would be a perfect fit at McKissack and give us an edge.
- As director of business development for D.C., Maryland and Virginia, Alsop will support the firm's current and new client relationships, monitor markets and identify emerging trends.
- Before joining McKissack, Alsop was director of marketing and business development for David M. Schwarz Architects in Washington, D.C. Much of her career, however, has been as an entrepreneur.
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Tutoring WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation's leading Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering and construction companies, today announced the addition of two new members to its national leadership team in its Washington, D.C., office: Lisa Edmonds as vice president of human resources and Nijah Barley as director of information technology. Each brings noteworthy core competencies and experience to the company as it undergoes unprecedented growth.
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- McKissack is a great place to work, and Lisa has the skillset and strategic acumen bring that message to a new pool of talent and optimize our staffing process," McKissack noted.
- His mantra is always 'I can figure it out, I can help you'and he always does just that," she added.
- Edmonds has also studied HR and employment law, which McKissack sees as another strength.
- He recalled, "I'll never forget the day when I walked in for my first interview at McKissack & McKissack.
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Jenkins WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation's leading Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) companies, announced today that Girard Jenkins has been promoted to vice president of operations for the Midwest and West. The Chicago-based project executive, who has more than 35 years of experience leading public and private program and construction management (PMCM) and construction, engineering and inspection (CEI) projects, will focus on operations, profit and loss and business development in his regions.
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- While he joined McKissack in 2019 as a senior project manager, he was promoted to project executive in 2021.
- During his tenure at McKissack, Jenkins has worked on some of McKissack's most significant projects in Chicago.
- "We have a robust, high-profile portfolio of work in Chicago, and Girard is an integral part of our team.
- As vice president of operations for the Midwest and West, Jenkins will lead McKissack's ongoing and new projects in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin in the Midwest and California, Colorado and elsewhere in the West.
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Heidi WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation's leading Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) companies, announced today that Heidi Obie joined the company as vice president of operations for Texas. The Houston-based executive has more than 23 years of experience leading program management construction management (PMCM) and building projects in multiple markets. She will focus on operations and P&L, and partner with McKissack's Dallas-based Business Development VP Shandra Colón to grow the firm's capacity and PMCM business in Texas and the Southwest.
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- Most recently, she was a PMCM VP and business leader in the buildings, water and transportation markets in South Texas.
- "Heidi is not only an outstanding AEC industry leader, she's also a committed and tireless business leader in Houston.
- To that end, besides mentoring University of Houston students Obie serves on the Education Committee of the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce.
- "Heidi has proven leadership skills and deep experience navigating the AEC industry, which will be invaluable to our company's growing operation in Texas," McKissack said.
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D.C WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation's leading Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering and construction companies, announced today Diyar Bozkurt, Ph.D., will head its national infrastructure practice. He comes to McKissack from the District Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C., where he led some of the city's most significant infrastructure projects. His more than 20 years of civil engineering experience make him a strategic addition to McKissack's leadership team at a time when at least $19 billion from President Biden's historic $1.2 trillion infrastructure act is earmarked for the Washington metro area.
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- He comes to McKissack from the District Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C., where he led some of the city's most significant infrastructure projects.
- Among his other critical assignments were program manager for the DC Streetcar , including construction of its Car Barn Training Center (CBTC) facility and deputy program manager for the DC Power Line Undergrounding (DC PLUG) program.
- "As the nation turns its attention to improving infrastructure, we plan to expand our work with transportation departments, including DDOT," said Deryl McKissack, president and CEO of McKissack.
- McKissack strives to work with clients to envision and deliver building and infrastructure projects that enrich people's lives and empower communities to flourish.
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DFW WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation's leading Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering and program and construction management firms, announced today that Shandra Colón joined the company as vice president of business development in its Dallas, Texas, office. Colón, a Dallas native known as an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the commercial real estate business, will focus on strengthening McKissack's strategic partnerships in the fast-growing Texas market and with corporate clients nationwide.
Key Points:
- Coln, a Dallas native known as an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the commercial real estate business, will focus on strengthening McKissack's strategic partnerships in the fast-growing Texas market and with corporate clients nationwide.
- She's smart, focused and sophisticated, and understands the qualities that each party needs to bring to good partnerships."
- Coln said she plans to concentrate on the firm's K-12 education, aviation and convention business in the state and nationally.
- McKissack strives to work with clients to envision and deliver building and infrastructure projects that enrich people's lives and empower communities to flourish.
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Creative industries She has extensive experience in talent acquisition, team management, employee development and building strong and inclusive cultures.
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- She has extensive experience in talent acquisition, team management, employee development and building strong and inclusive cultures.
- "Alana's career has always been about being energetic and focused on recruiting and developing highly skilled and diverse team players.
- She epitomizes that philosophy herself and will help strengthen it in our employee development programs," McKissack added.
- The achievement made McKissack more aware of the need to better build and diversify the company's regional offices.
Boye and Jenkins are based in McKissack\'s Chicago office.\n"Sam and Girard are a strategic choice to lead our Midwest team," said CEO Deryl McKissack.
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- Boye and Jenkins are based in McKissack\'s Chicago office.\n"Sam and Girard are a strategic choice to lead our Midwest team," said CEO Deryl McKissack.
- Sam comes from the private sector, and has a developer-side, get-it-done approach and a unique understanding of how to build on our strengths.
- Girard is the go-to problem solver who can offer clients solid solutions and has the track record to prove it.
- Before joining McKissack, he was project management director at Cushman & Wakefield, where he managed over $200 million in value-add renovations.
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Academy of Construction has elected Deryl K. McKissack, president and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, as a member of the academy during its virtual annual meeting Oct. 29.
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- AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Academy of Construction has elected Deryl K. McKissack, president and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, as a member of the academy during its virtual annual meeting Oct. 29.
- We're honored that Deryl McKissack and all of her fellow inductees are now part of the membership."
- McKissack founded her architecture, engineering and construction firm in 1990 and now manages $15 billion in projects nationwide.
- Under her leadership, McKissack & McKissack is best known for its architecture, engineering and construction management work on energy and educational facilities, cultural institutions, iconic structures and large aviation projects.
