Will Telesca, KBE-NY

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? So many of my projects over the years started with a business relationship, a connection I was able to forge with an owner or architect, and

John Parker, Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC

Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career? I have had many profound contributions and guidance during the course of my career. One, a former commissioner of a state agency that I worked

Jordan Yarosh, SAB Capital

Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career? My mentor, Miguel Jauregui, has taught me everything I know about net lease financing. Miguel stresses a focus on client motivation and looking at

Victoria Bruno, Kings Capital Construction

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of the milestones reached by my team and I at Kings Capital Construction in the last three years. Kings was chosen by the BCW to be inducted in their

2022 Women in Construction: Kamila Altman, Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
The last 12 months have been productive! I became a Certified Passive House Designer. One of the largest buildings I’ve ever managed completed bringing 121 units of

2022 Women in Construction: Taylor Eccher, EW Howell

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
The most notable project I have been involved in at EW Howell was the core facility revitalization at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The project was substantially complete in

2022 Women in Construction: Melissa Guagenti, LEW Environmental Services, LLC

Who within your own firm has helped you succeed within the construction industry?
The support of a great mentor and overall team of

2022 Women in Construction: Tracey Hunter, EW Howell

Why should women consider a career in construction?
I believe that a woman’s career should not be determined by old-fashioned gender roles. As long as a woman wants to do a job and has the

2022 Women in Construction: Ayesha Mohammed, The Falcon Group

What advice would you offer to other women getting into the construction industry?
I completed my Bachelor of Architecture in India. Coming to the U.S. for my master’s degree in urban design had been a dream of mine.

2022 Women in Construction: Danielle Drake, H2M architects + engineers

Why should women consider a career in construction?
I think any career that you show an interest in should be considered equally when you are coming out of school. If you have the drive and set