Spotlights
2025 Women in Construction:
Debbie Klis, E.W. Howell Co., LLC
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?Being with E.W. Howell for 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of working on many projects. The one project that I’m most proud2025 Women in Construction:
Christine Schultz, E.W. Howell Co., LLC
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?Although I am proud of all the different projects I have been on over my 12 years at EW Howell, I think the project that I am most proud 2025 Women in Construction:
Kristen Hypes, Urban Atelier Group
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?Our Summer Internship Program has evolved into a meaningful aspect of my role. From day one, interns are welcomed into a family, meeting2025 Women in Construction:
Dana DeCuzzi, Urban Atelier Group
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront?I believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption is one of the most important developments of my generation and will2025 Women in Construction:
Wilson Kimball, Municipal Housing Authority of Yonkers
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?Building sustainable, modern affordable housing for the future is my passion. The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers2025 Women in Construction: Melissa Hoereth, Assoc. AIA, H2M architects + engineers
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I take great pride in my work on the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Bay View Houses Boiler Plant. The original building was an eyesore to the community, so we designed a second-floor addition
2025 Women in Construction: Jessica Gross, Montroy Architecture
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Montroy Architecture’s repeat client, Capital Properties, has entrusted me with leading the design and project management of over 100 workplace projects at 111-115 Bdwy.