Introduce Yourself
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Welcome to the Women Talk Construction Forum Community! We are so glad you're here and look forward to getting to know you. Are you new here? Drop in the comment section below and introduce yourself. Let us know how you found us as well as little bit about yourself. We thank you for visiting and our hope is that, with your help, we can provide a helpful, informative community with an encouraging atmosphere for everyone to hang out and enjoy.
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I just discovered the podcast and this forum, and am very happy to be here! Rewinding a couple of months....I also just found out that NAWIC exists and that I have advocates here for becoming a WBE. I really look forward to the inspiration that comes with hearing from other women about your journey in this industry (I believe Christi and Angela referred to it as "male populated" rather than male dominated - love that!). My background is in mental health/substance abuse counseling and I only transitioned into the world of construction about 2 1/2 years ago. So much to learn and so many trails to blaze!
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I am so happy to have found this group. I am all about woman power, and my professional passion is community programming and grant writing around workforce development. For the last year, in addition to our family owned residential construction business, I've been writing grants for a program that provides services to mothers earning their academic degrees or certificates. It is amazing how successful women can be with some legitimate support. Thank you for having me.
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Hi, Im Jackson Miller, owner of City of Bridges Decking Co. We are a Veteran owned, Decking | Fencing | Pergola building company (or basically anything else you ask us to do). I love to connect with the community, and find life long lasting relationships through business. I look forward to meeting more people to satisfy in the Upstate community. I offer free estimate, always! Feel free to contact me via text/call at 864-979-5733 Jackson Miller City of Bridges Decking Co. 864-979-5733
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Hello Ladies, I wanted to introduce myself. My name in Rachel Touchet and I've been recruiting in the manufacturing and construction field in Greenville SC for 8 years now. I met Angela last night at a board meeting at Greenville Tech for the welding department. She had the most friendly and inviting demeanor so naturally I decided to sit by her. Very excited to get connected with her and all of you. Looking forward to supporting women in every industry but especially construction. Thank you, Angela for the invitation!
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Hi Ladies, I started with Truliant Federal Credit Union in June of this year and moved to Greenville in July. I am excited to find out about this forum and hope you can help introduce me to some people who can benefit from our free services. I work in the At Work department and we offer financial wellness for employees with a focus on customization. We offer all our services virtually, in person and hybrid, to fit the needs of your employees and we work all shifts. We have 20 financial wellness presentations, can help with onboarding, lunch and learns, benefit fairs, and table visits, Our specialty is our Personal Financial Checkups, with our dedicated personal banke…
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We are a minority and women-oriented ecosystem accelerator! 👷♀️ our goal is to build up small companies in construction into competitive businesses that can run and are profitable without their owners day by day supervision 🏗️ This is what we call an Ecosystem 🌐 Our CEO Vivian Mandala has worked in NY Construction for over 20 years, most of which was as a Contractor. She is now a Construction Business Coach!
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On behalf of my colleague Chris and myself, we were so honored to be a part of Episode 36 with Christi and Angela. If anyone has any questions please reach out to us! My email is jenny@delmarvaveteranbuilders.com and my cell is (904) 669-4862 or you can find me on insta @jauntingjenny. Chris can be reached at chris@delmarvaveteranbuilders.com and his cell is 443-523-4398 or you can find is at gritleadstogreatness.com or LinkedIn. Thanks!- Jenny
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Hi everyone, first I want to thank Angela Gardner for inviting me to post in the WTC Forum! My name is Heather Howard and I am the Leadership Team Coordinator at The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). We recently had Women Talk Construction on our new podcast The Builders' Table (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2049066) and it will be available next Monday just in time for Construction Inclusion Week. Christi and Angela are truly shining a light on the need for more women to join the construction industry and all the opportunities this holds for women. NCCER recently created a LinkedIn Group: NCCER Supporting Women in Crafts, and we would love for…
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Hey everybody! Feeling incredibly grateful that Laura Biggerstaff suggested I join this forum. I am Nina Obier, founder of Success Simplified. As a speaker and clarity coach, I love to bring my positive energy and unique ability to make the complex simple into my keynotes, seminars and playshops. I am on a mission to provide action-oriented tools and strategies so that the people I serve gain the ability to remove doubt, discouragement and distraction to replace it with clarity, confidence and commitment. In May of 2020, my husband and I took a leap of faith and moved from South Florida to Travelers Rest, SC. I feel like Gods plan is just getting started here! I look forw…
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Hello! I am thrilled to be part of this amazing group! I am with Comporium, and we are a technology solutions provider specializing in voice, security (cameras , access control, etc), texting, business intelligence (securing your online presence and managing social media posts), and internet. I look forward to connecting with all of you and helping any way I can! Best, Lyle Bridgers
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Hi! This is Derek Warren with 84 Lumber Company. I am a Sales Rep and WBE Ambassador for the state of Georgia. People are my passion, and I am here to be a part of the movement. My email is Derek.Warren@84lumber.com. I look forward to networking and building a stronger community.
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Hello, my name is Carrie Black, and I am thrilled to have found this forum. I started my business, Integrity Home Mobility in the fall of 2020, http://www.integrityhomemobility.com we specialize in home modification services. We serve aging adults and persons with disabilities of all ages throughout the state of North Carolina. My professional background was in healthcare (physical therapy) for over 20+ years. During that time, I would serve clients who needed these changes made to their home to improve their safety, but they didn't have family or someone they felt they could trust to perform the work. When the pandemic arrived, I knew it was time for me to make this care…
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Hello all! Melody Wunrow here. Just a short introduction of myself and my brand new company, Nowthen Studios. I am an interior designer in Greenville, SC and just launched my own business specializing in Sustainable Interior Design. I serve both commercial and residential clients with a focus on interior architecture so I am closely involved in a lot of the aspects of construction. I love to be involved from design, through specifications, up to some levels of project management in coordination with my contractors. Floor & space planning, sustainable finish & furniture selection, and maximizing the function & efficiency of everything in the home are key p…
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I am Russell Christopher. We have a Certified Woman Owned Business called Your Elephant! My wife Elizabeth is the sole owner. The Mission is to support mid-sized companies with Recognition, Safety and Training programs that make employees feel engaged and appreciated. We work with companies all over the United States and Canada by designing programs that fit each individual company. Every client has different needs, complexities and budgets. We love what we do, and employees love what we deliver. Chech us out or give me a call. www.yourelephant.com 864-380-4334
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Hello! My name is Brad Bechtold and I am the Executive Director of The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina. Our focus is exclusively on providing education, networking and camaraderie for family owned businesses I am excited to share that I’ve received grant funding from Wells Fargo to support female and minority owned businesses in SC. Please contact me if you’d like to learn more! My email is bbechtold@andersonuniversity.edu and my cell is 864-346-0405 www.familyenterpriseinstitute.org
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Hello there! My name is Heidi Schroeder and I am a Senior Consultant for Lasso CRM, an ECI Software Solutions company. I started in the building industry in sales and marketing working for an on-your-lot builder, and I now have the privilege of helping Lasso customers better understand how to use technology to improve the home buying experience for their customers. I love this industry and have met so many inspiring women! I am able to work remotely in my position with Lasso, so I live in the small town of Chehalis, Washington, located halfway between Seattle and Portland. I am excited to connect in this forum!
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My name is Monica Wheaton. I am the Director of Customer Success for ECI Software Solution. I am excited to join this group! I found out about it from Christi Powell after I met her at the International Builders Show. I have over 25 years experience working in the Residential Home Construction industry. Currently, I focus on supporting our customers to be as successful as they can be using ECI management solutions (software). My passion lies in working with leaders in the industry to make connections and provide insights that can help improve the industry overall for small and mid-sized companies. On a personal note, I have two boys (age 15 and 16) and enjoy all the w…
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Hi! I'm Jen Chacon and a friend introduced me to this group. I just attended my first event yesterday (the luncheon on confidence). What a wonderful event and group of people! I am a coach (not in the construction industry, but my dad was!). I work with businesses and individuals to help them determine what it means to thrive and then how to do that. Workplaces that offer a thriving, healthy environment for their teams are so key to our overally health, happiness, and thriving communities. So THANK YOU for this forum and group! So excited to contiune to be a part of learning and the conversation.
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Good Morning All! I am Karin Gierman from Taylors SC. I am the owner of a new local business, Ace Handyman Services Upstate, SC. I open my doors May 9, 22 and I look forward to providing a great service and experience to those in the Community. This new franchise concept was recently acquired by ACE Hardware, and I am just so excited to be a woman business owner in this industry. I look forward to the meeting next week and the opportunity to meet other business owner. I value all your thoughts and support as I move forward in this new journey. If I can be of service in any way please let me know. I am also looking to hire a few carpenters/craftsman who have the…
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Hello, I am Chris McCord with Insperity. Being a father of a high school daughter who already has started showing great leadership skills, I am so happy to see you all put something together like this. I grew up in the upstate and have always enjoyed helping SMB business owners which is why I am so happy to be launching Insperity in the Upstate. We provide HR services specifically to companies with as little as 5 employees and our focus is protecting the owner, providing affordable Fortune 500 benefits with Nationwide coverage that is not a brokerage model, and helping owners retain and attract employees so they can focus on growth of their company. Most importantly…
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Hi there! I am Katie Throckmorton from Mount Pleasant, SC. I am the GC and owner of Distinct Builders, LLC in the Charleston area. My business is 3 years old and growing. My husband and I work together and we have great team members who take pride in their work and who value our company culture. I am looking forward to participating in whatever ways I can and am happy to help as well. Thank you Michael and Christi for creating this forum.
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My name is Kabri Lehrman-Schmid and I am a Project Superintendent for Hensel Phelps Construction Co. (a nation-wide GC and building services provider). I have over 15 years experience on highly-phased aviation and higher education projects from coast-to-coast. I am passionate about the role field management must play in cultural change for the industry, and often speak/write about actionable approached to the topics of inclusion and psychological safety. On the personal side, I am a mother of two boys (8 and 6). Great to meet you all!
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Hello, my name is Bailey Teixeira and I am the operations manager of Smash My Trash North Charlotte. We are a mobile waste compaction service in Cabarrus, Rowan and Iredell counties, helping reduce waste for construction and manufacturing operations. The More We Smash, The More You Save™. Smash My Trash® reduces dumpster waste volume by up to 70%, saving time and money.
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My name is Stacey Springer and I am a structural engineer working remote for Stewart ~ a multidiscipline firm located in Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Columbia and Wilmington. I saw a post on LinkedIn with some women gathering in the Greenville area and was excited to learn about this group! I am looking forward to connecting and encouraging other women in this industry! STEWART / Stronger by design / (stewartinc.com)
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