WELCOME LETTER TO THE 2024 NATIONAL BUiLD SUMMIT IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
BUiLD Participants, Board Members, Special Guests, Managers and Leaders:
We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2024 National BUiLD Summit in Houston, Texas!
This year’s theme, "Homecoming: A Return on Investment = Transformation," captures the essence of this special event. As we bring the Summit back to Houston in its fourth year, we are excited to see how our National Summit has grown from a modest gathering of 20 people in 2021, to an impressive assembly of over 165 in-person attendees this week!
For the first time, we are proud to extend our welcome to over 50 managers and leaders who will join us in this transformative journey. Their participation signifies a significant step toward enhancing the understanding and support of BUiLD initiatives within their respective teams and amongst our black employees and allies.
Welcome to what promises to be an unforgettable event, filled with opportunities for learning, development, networking, and what our BUiLD ERG is known for, energy and enthusiasm! This Summit culminates a year of planning and embraces the tradition and true culture of “homecoming” across Historically Black College Universities (HBCU’s) around the country.
We have curated an enriching program that we hope you will thoroughly enjoy.
Thank you for being part of this amazing journey. Welcome to Houston, and welcome to the 2024 National BUiLD Summit! Lynnsee Boyse, Marcus Walker, and Gordon Lansford
OUR STORY
Prior to 2016, internal conversations in relation to how we as a company could provide additional support and networking to our minority employees, in particular, our women began. From those discussions led to the creation of our first Employee Resource Group, Moment Connection. As the unprecedented national events centered around race occurred in 2020, we began to have listening sessions across each of our regions to discuss the impact of those events on our employees. As a result of these listening sessions and in alignment with our Best People, Right Culture Key Strategic Initiative, Blacks United in Learning and Development (originally National Black Employee Resource Group) was created in 2020 in an effort to provide a platform for our black employees and allies to support one another. Our aim as an ERG is to create and curate spaces to have authentic and intentional conversations, experiences, and outreach opportunities. The goal is to provide a better space for us to work and live together, while honoring the diversity of our culture and experiences.
BUiLD | Timeline 2020-2024
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
Gordon Lansford
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Lynnsee Boyse – National Chair
Marcus Walker – National Chair
EAST REGION:
Jason Speller – Regional Chair
Ashley Lloyd
Ashley Savatovic
Cherish Johnson
Destiny Aladegbemi
Keith Walker
MIDWEST REGION:
Nisaiah TibbsWright
Rachel Amones
Reese Moore
Sakeena Pennington
Tiara Chambliss
Drew Eanes – Regional Chair
Basie Andoh
Darius Drew
Jacque Braswell
JaRen Dailey
Kelsey Floyd
Khadrun Black
Kori Shingles
Linda Webb
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION: Angela McGary – Regional Chair
Angelas Guillory
Christelle Ndayisaba
Indria Thomas
Jaylyn McCook
WEST REGION:
Kamila Jones
Quanice Thomas
Tina Sylvester-Savory
Tara Jones – Regional Chair
Kamal Rogers
Martell Dyles
Michael Brown
PROGRAM
A warm welcome to our Special Guests and JE Dunn Board Members
LEROY WILLIAMS
Board of Directors
J.E. Dunn Construction Group
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CyberTeKIQ LLC., a cyber security and digital strategy consulting firm providing trusted insight and deep expertise to small and midsize businesses seeking to improve their overall cybersecurity capabilities and technology leverage. He previously served as the global Chief Information Officer of Ball Corporation, as a cabinet member and Secretary of Technology for the State of Colorado and held several leadership positions at US West/Qwest. Williams currently serves on the board of directors of MolsonCoors (NYSE: TAP), UMB Financial Services (NASDQ: UMB), and JE Dunn Construction Group. He is also active in the non-profit world, serving on the Daniels Fund Private Foundation, the National Association of Corporate Directors’ Colorado Chapter, and the Colorado Children’s Hospital.
A warm welcome to our Special Guests and JE Dunn Board Members
JEAN KANE Board of Directors
J.E. Dunn Construction Group
Jean Kane is an experienced board director, CEO and strategic thought leader best known for driving enterprise-wide business transformations that propel shareholder value. Throughout her career Jean has delivered exceptional profit, growth and operating performance in both mature and emerging business. She has extensive experience in real estate and construction as well as corporate governance across various ownership structures including private, public, private equity and ESOP.
Jean has a long history of private company and non-profit board service. She serves on the board of JE Dunn Construction, a privately held construction services firm and Children’s Minnesota Hospital & Clinics. In addition, she is a Senior Advisor with NB Alternative Advisors and serves on the board of directors or advise certain portfolio companies in the ARS Funds. Ms. Kane previously served as Board Chair for National NAIOP and currently serves as a Trustee and Chair of the NAIOP Research Foundation.
Most recently, Ms. Kane was CEO of Colliers International-Minneapolis/St. Paul, the Minnesota business unit of Colliers International Group Inc. (Nasdaq:CIGI) (TSX:CIGI). Under Jean’s leadership the business was consistently ranked one of Minnesota’s top 3 brokerage and real estate management firms.
GUEST SPEAKER
Juanita Hines Owner/Speaker
Regional Consulting
A graduate of Appalachian State University, Juanita Hines possesses more than ten years training and development experience. She has been responsible for instructing people on all levels of the employment spectrum within vast industries and professions.
Ms. Hines has successfully placed people in positions ranging from entry-level to C-suite and executive positions within Fortune 500, government contracting, profit as well as nonprofit companies and she has recruited both domestically and internationally.
While extremely successful in recruiting; Ms. Hines transitioned to functioning as a Career Optimization Strategist through Regional Consulting; an organization dedicated to empowering corporate professionals with vital tools and insight that facilitate professional success.
She provides engaging workshops and seminars that focus on promoting strategic career navigation, from employee and organizational sessions aimed at retaining, growing and reengaging employees to enhancing relationship management and communication with leadership.
Ms. Hines is author of the Amazon Bestselling “Master Your Career Playbook: Resumes,” a resource that’s dedicated to helping professionals not only write effective resumes but also communicate their intrinsic value. Her goal is to empower individuals with the tools that they need to succeed in their professional lives.
GUEST SPEAKER
Dr.
Michael L. McFrazier, Ed.D.
Senior Vice President for Strategy and Transformation
Prairie View A&M University
Dr. Michael L. McFrazier is the Sr. Vice President for Strategy and Transformation at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). He earned an Associate Degree (Music) from Paris Junior College, a Bachelor of Music Education, a Master of Music–Vocal Performance, and a Master of Science in Education from Baylor University. He received his Doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Additionally, he holds the M.D.P. Leadership Development Certificate from Harvard University Institute of Higher Education, the William R. Harvey Leadership Certificate from Hampton University, and the Governor’s Executive Leadership Development Certificate from the L.B.J. School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin.
McFrazier joined the faculty at PVAMU in 1998 after beginning his professional career as a public-school music teacher and administrator in the Waco Independent School District, Waco, Texas. During his twenty-five year tenure at PVAMU, he has held a number of leadership roles and has secured over $3.2 million in external funding to enhance the quality and distinctiveness of educator preparation programs and services to best prepare students for careers as educational professionals and to increase STEM teacher production at PVAMU.
He also partnered with the Aldine Independent School District to develop and open the Impact Leadership Academy at Wilson, the district’s first all-boys school. The Impact Academy is designed to address academic achievement gaps and support the social and emotional needs of young Black and Latino male students. His professional research interests include First Generation College Student Academic Self-Efficacy, Minority Male Academic Achievement and Mentorship, and Personality Inventories as Tools to Prepare Effective Educational Leaders.
GUEST SPEAKER
Russell Shephard CEO Shep Boys Waste Management
Russell Shepard is proud Houstonian, who is a proud alum is Cypress Ridge high school in Northwest Houston. After a great high-school football career he would choose to attended LSU for four years from 2009-2013 on an athletic scholarship.
In 2013 he graduated with a major in communication, right before he entered his name in the 2013 NFL draft. He would eventually sign a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and go on to play 8 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, & the New York Giants. Russell was a 3x captain in his NFL journey & was able to build a strong reputation as a dependable professional, that displayed strong leadership abilities.
In 2020, while Russell was preparing for the upcoming football season, he & his two partners Nikki Shepard & Russell Shepard Sr, decided to start Shep Boys Waste Management. Shep Boys, specializes in the rental of waste sanitary products like portable toilets, handwash stations, waste tanks & water tanks. To his surprise the company continued to grow during the Covid Outbreak & he decided to retire & pursue his business full-time.
Well now it's been 4 years since the Shepards have started Shep Boys Waste Management, & the company now has 20 full-time employees & manages over two thousand rentable items from Harris County to South Louisiana. Mr. Shepard now sits in the role of CEO & has a vision to expand Shep Boys Waste Services throughout the Southeastern region & become one of the largest minority owned waste companies in the country.
GUEST SPEAKER
James Brown
Owner/Speaker
The Xchange Zone
James is a speaker, emcee, voice-over talent, presentation coach for youth and adults, and founder of The YES Summit; I guess you could say he's a man who wears many hats (literally has more than 35 "B" caps!) James is known for his commanding voice and interactive approach. A former All-American track star and award-winning National Sales Executive, James is no stranger to competing at the highest level and delivering when the lights come on (show time.) James' unique expertise as a leader and teammate (on the track and in corporate America) has paved the way for him to be an asset to various organizations by drawing on “championship principles” to succeed and stay connected in "THE XCHANGE ZONE!" His sessions are inspiring, engaging, and provide practical solutions. He challenges organizations to adopt a “championship mindset,” motivating people to see everyone they meet as a customer!
Away from the mic and stage, James is a husband and father who enjoys cooking, golfing, fishing, and reading.
SPECIAL GUEST
Alexis Ashley - Omiwade Campus Operations Project Manager
Texas Medical Center
Alexis Omiwade is a seasoned Campus Operations Project Manager with over eight years of experience in operations, including five years at the Texas Medical Center (TMC). At TMC, Alexis oversees the customer and tenant experience, managing key facilities such as the TMC Innovation Factory (formerly the Nabisco Building), 6550 Bertner Main Campus Building, and the TMC3 Collaborative Building.
With expertise spanning campus operations, property management, and construction oversight, Alexis blends creativity with practical problem-solving to deliver exceptional results. As a project manager, Alexis has developed a comprehensive skill set, managing responsibilities that range from furniture installations and building renovations to day-to-day facilities management. Leveraging extensive experience in customer relations and project coordination, Alexis collaborates with a diverse network of employees, clients, subcontractors, vendors, tenants, and industry professionals to cultivate strong relationships and ensure the successful completion of every project.
Alexis excels in budget management, vendor relations, and team collaboration, consistently delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. A strategic thinker with a meticulous eye for detail, Alexis thrives on optimizing operational efficiency while ensuring strict safety and regulatory compliance across all projects.
Driven by a passion for creating seamless, efficient, and innovative operational solutions, Alexis is dedicated to enhancing the overall experience for tenants and stakeholders. And she is committed to fostering a collaborative environment. Alexis plays an integral role in supporting the long-term growth and success of the Texas Medical Center.
SPECIAL GUEST
Derek Holmes Associate Director
MD Anderson CancerCenter
Derek Holmes, vice president, Contract Administration & Contractor Diversity, Harris Health is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Harris Health’s Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Program. Using quantitative and qualitative data, he focuses on inclusion and outreach efforts, creates and administers programs and initiatives to increase economic opportunities for M/WBEs.
Prior to this role, Holmes served as the assistant director of Vendor Diversity for the Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity. In this role, he created the M/WBE program for Harris County. He also held multiple contract compliance roles at the City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity, where he notably helped author the 2021 OBO Policies and Procedures and created on-demand training videos for City departments and contractors.
Holmes received his Bachelor of Science from Florida A&M University and his MBA from Texas Southern University. He has also earned multiple certifications at the Wharton School of Business and Morgan State University. He enjoys mentoring, volunteering in the community, and he has served on several boards and nonprofit committees.
SPECIAL GUEST
Gabriela Zambrano Associate Director
MD Anderson Cancer Center
With her extensive experience as an advocate for small businesses, Gabriela Zambrano has demonstrated exceptional leadership as the associate director for the Historically Underutilized Business and Federal Small Business Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her role involves encouraging minority, woman, and servicedisabled veteran-owned businesses to participate in the competitive bid process. Under her leadership, the HUB program witnessed a historic growth in spending from $54MM to 164MM, a testament to her commitment to the program and the institution's values.
Before her role at MD Anderson, Gabriela was the director of the Houston Minority Business Development Agency’s Business Center. Here, she not only launched the Export Academy, an online platform for businesses to gain practical, hands-on training in exporting, but also consistently met the MBDA’s performance metrics. Her successful management of a $ 500,000 budget under the MBDA’s Disaster Recovery and Preparedness grant, coordinating several events that assisted over 350 firms, is a testament to her exceptional financial acumen.
Before her role at MD Anderson, Gabriela served as a business development officer for the City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity. In this capacity, she reviewed and certified businesses for eligibility as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Minority, Womenowned, and Small Firms (MW/SBE). Her experience as a supervisor for a minority-owned small business before her public service role gave her a unique and invaluable perspective on the needs of entrepreneurs. This understanding of the challenges small businesses face has been instrumental in her advocacy work.
Gabriela's career took her to Washington, DC, where she worked at the State Department, coordinating the United States' political and economic policies for the Western Hemisphere, specifically in Cuba and Honduras. During her tenure, her work was recognized by receiving the Superior Honor, Group Superior Honor, and Franklin awards.
Gabriela is a servant leader dedicated to involving small businesses in procurement.
SPECIAL GUEST
Kristen Kupperman
Vice President of Design, Construction & Facilities
Texas Medical Center
Kristen Kupperman, Vice President of Design, Construction, and Facilities at Texas Medical Center (TMC). With a 15-year track record in construction, Kristen has worked in major cities such as New York City, Chicago, Iowa City, San Diego, and Houston.
As VP of design, construction, and facilities for TMC, Kristen completed TMC Helix Park – a groundbreaking 37-acre campus that redefines collaborative research spaces. This innovative project features shared and proprietary research centers, multidisciplinary labs, and a distinctive double-helix green space accessible to the public.
Drawing upon a wealth of experience, Kristen has honed their skills in project management by directly engaging with employees, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and the medical community. Kristen’s approach involves creating synergies among diverse stakeholders, ensuring that projects not only meet the highest standards but also contribute positively to the surrounding community.
Kristen’s expertise extends beyond the realms of traditional construction, as they bring a unique blend of creativity and practicality to every project. Their commitment to sustainable and inclusive design is evident in the transformative impact of TMC Helix Park, reflecting Kristen's dedication to creating spaces that harmonize with both the scientific and social aspects of the medical community.
As Vice President of Design, Construction, and Facilities, Kristen continues to drive TMC towards new horizons, combining a rich background in construction with a passion for pushing boundaries in healthcare facility development. Their journey from major metropolises to the heart of Texas exemplifies a career devoted to shaping the future of healthcare infrastructure.
SPECIAL GUEST
Roxana Mora Director of Planning & Development
Corporate
Real Estate
United Airlines
Roxana Mora is the Director of Planning and Development (P+D) in Corporate Real Estate at United Airlines, where she is instrumental in shaping and executing short-term and long-term strategies aligned with the company’s Strategic Vision.
With over two decades of experience in design and construction, Roxana leads a dynamic team of professionals responsible for managing projects ranging from $10,000 to $250 million. Her leadership ensures the successful delivery of initiatives that contribute to United’s operational excellence and growth.
Roxana’s career spans various industries, including energy, oil & gas, healthcare, and airlines/aviation, reflecting her versatility and adaptability. During her tenure at United Airlines, which spans over a decade, she has played a pivotal role in investing in and partnering with local diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) companies in Houston and Chicago. Her commitment to fostering inclusive business practices underscores her dedication to creating positive social impact.
An active member of the United Management Association (UMA) and IMPACT, Roxana contributes her expertise to advancing organizational goals and initiatives. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Houston, Gerald D Hines College of Architecture, and is proud to be the first member of her family to graduate from college.
Born in Honduras and raised in Houston from the age of four, Roxana’s multicultural background enriches her perspective and fuels her passion for diversity and inclusion. She embodies resilience and determination, serving as an inspiration to her colleagues and peers.
In her free time, Roxana enjoys immersing herself in different cultures through travel and spending quality time with her family.
SPECIAL GUEST
Ally Arca
Customer
Success Manager
Lyra
Ally has a passion for public health and wellness - and has been a part of the Lyra team for the last few years. She has 10 years of experience working in strategic capacities with customers in industries ranging from hospitality, public agencies/school districts, and behavioral health. Ally has been invested in working with behavioral health systems and brings immense knowledge of the complexities of providing quality, comprehensive mental health services.
Ally has always been enthusiastic about mission-driven work and is a graduate of Northwestern University with a BS in Social Policy and Global Health. She is originally from the Bay Area and currently lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and daughter.
SPECIAL GUEST
Jessica Lea, Pharm.D., EMBA CEO Tria Health
Dr. Jessica Lea has been the CEO of Tria Health since its inception in 2009. As a PharmD, her passion of having pharmacists provide patient-centered care to improve health outcomes was the catalyst for starting Tria Health. Tria Health provides a comprehensive health benefits solution for self-insured employers to prevent and manage chronic conditions.
Lea holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City, maintains board certification in psychiatric pharmacy and has an Executive Masters in Business from Rockhurst University.
SPECIAL GUEST
Jim Winne
Senior Vice President, Sales
Tria Health
Jim has been with Tria Health since its inception in 2009. He possesses a keen ability to identify and capitalize on new market opportunities, cultivate relationships based on trust and has demonstrated success in designing and implementing strategic plans that provide results.
Jim enjoys traveling and golfing in his free time.
DIRECTORY
Adam Cox
President
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Amber Timmermeyer
Senior Marketing Manager
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Anita Parrett
Administrative Assistant
Region - South Central Office - Houston
AJ Zane
Project Engineer 2
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Angela McGary
Senior Project Administrator
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Anthony Danielly
Superintendent 2
Region - East Office - Charlotte
Alethea McIntyre
Project Engineer 2
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Angelas Guillory
Project Manager 1
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Ashley Johnson
Project Coordinator
Region - South Central Office - Austin
Ashley Lloyd
Estimating Engineer 2
Region - East Office - Savannah
Basie Andoh
Project Engineer 2
Region - AFG Office - Kansas City
Bethany Persaud
Senior Graphic Designer Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Ashley Rhodes
Project Manager 1
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Benjamin Garrison Superintendent 1
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Billy Mitchell
Senior Project Engineer
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Ashley Savatovic
Project Manager 1
Region - East Office - Charlotte
Beth Soukup
Chief Financial Officer
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Braden Bliss
Senior Superintendent
Region - South Central Office - Austin
Brady Mercer
National Planning and Scheduling Director
Region - IPS Office - Denver
Brian Setley Group Manager 2
Region - AFG Office - Austin
Carmalita Dillard
Human Resources Coordinator
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Bre Taylor
Regional HR Director
Region - West Office - Denver
Mundschenk
Regional HR Director
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Cherish Johnson
Project Engineer 1
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Brian Haulotte Group Manager 2
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Carla Bowron Group Manager 1
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Chidoziri Maghiro M/E Engineer 1
Region - IPS Office - Dallas
Caitlin
Chris Peck
Group Manager 3
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Christelle Ndayisaba
Senior Estimating Engineer
Region - South Central Office - Oklahoma City
Chuck Lipscomb
Group Manager 3
Region - South Central Office - Austin
Chris Pesek
Group Manager 3
Region - Midwest Office - Omaha
Christina Chandler Community Impact Education Manager
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Cindy Kirtley
Vice President, Benefits Director
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Chris Szeliga
Group Manager 3
Region - AFG Office - Austin
Christy Paoli Chief People Officer
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Clarence Beard, III
Project Engineer 1
Region - AFG Office - Portland
Clay Creaser
Group Manager 1
Region - West Office - Phoenix
Damiyan Bush Scheduler 2
Region - IPS Office - Dallas
Darius Drew
Project Engineer 2
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Craig Brown
Senior Project Manager
Region - AFG Office - Kansas City
Dan Kaufman President
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Destiny Aladegbemi
Project Coordinator
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Daija Jackson
Project Engineer 1
Region - IPS Office - Houston
Daniel DiFeo, III
Preconstruction Services
Director 1
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Devin Jaco
Digital Marketing Specialist
Region - East Office - Kansas City
Drew Eanes
Senior Client Solutions
Manager
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Eleonor Oshitoye
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager
Region - AFG Office - Austin
Ethan Sanders
Senior Project Engineer
Region - East Office - Nashville
Dtreyveon Williams
Campus Intern
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Emily
Held Wooldridge
Project Manager 2
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Forrest Wilson
Group Manager 1
Region - South Central Office - Austin
D'Varion Bell
Senior Human Resources
Coordinator
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Esmeal Sheriff
Project Engineer 2
Region - Midwest Office - Minneapolis
Francisco Lara
Superintendent 1
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Fred Tull
Group Manager 1
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Hiawatha Hill
Senior Safety Manager
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Ihsan Muhammad
Project Engineer 1
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Gordon Lansford President and CEO
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Hyde Griffith Group Manager 2
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Indria Thomas
Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Greg Lorei President
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Iana Stuart Group Manager 2
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Jacorey Joiner
Superintendent 1
Healthcare Office - Houston
Jacque Braswell
Accounts Payable Specialist
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Jared Scarborough
Superintendent 1
Region - South Central Office - Oklahoma City
Jason Banks
Procurement Director
Region - Logistics Office - Kansas City
Jake Bowron
Group Manager 2
Region - East Office - Atlanta
JaRen Dailey
Project Engineer 1
Region - AFG Office - Kansas City
Jason Brown
Senior Safety Specialist
Region - South Central Office - Austin
James Robles
National Safety Director
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Chenet
VDC Specialist
Region - South Central Office - Austin
Jason Speller
Senior Safety Manager
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Jasmine
Jaylyn McCook
Senior Project Engineer
Region - South Central Office - Austin
Jeff Jenkins
Group Manager 1
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Jeremy Baum
Group Manager 2
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
JD Jones
Superintendent 2
Region - AFG Office - Kansas City
Jeff Wherry Group Manager 1
Region - Healthcare Office - Tampa
Jermaine Sheffield
Senior Safety Manager
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Jeff Fuller President
Region - Healthcare Office - Nashville
JeNaya Robbs Receptionist
Region - AFG Office - Kansas City
Joe Shaw
Senior Safety Manager
Region - East Office - Nashville
Josette
Kebron Negash
Project Engineer 2
Region - AFG Office - Austin
Kelsey Floyd
Marketing Manager
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Khadrun Black
Project Engineer 2
Region - Midwest Office - Houston
Keith Walker
Senior Scheduler
Region - IPS Office - Nashville
Kelvin Jones
Project Engineer 2
Region - AFG Office - Austin
Kisha Bausby
Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Kelly Starnes
Marketing Strategy Director
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Kenny Philpot
Safety Manager
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Kori Shingles
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager
Region - Midwest Office - Minneapolis
Kristina Marlin
Learning and Development Manager
Region - South Central Office - Kansas City
LaVaughn Caradine
Project Engineer 2
Region - Healthcare Office - Nashville
Lindsey Varra
Project Manager 1
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Kyron Sanders
Project Engineer 2
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Linda Webb
Project Administrator
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Lisa David
Estimating Manager 2
Region - Midwest Office - Minneapolis
La Jerrica Murphy
Project Coordinator
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Lindsey Riley Senior Human Resources Coordinator
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Louis Armstrong
Project Engineer 2
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Lyda (GG) Owens Community Relations Coordinator
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Lynnsee Boyse
Senior Project Manager
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Marcus Walker
Senior Engineering Services Manager
Region - IPS Office - Kansas City
Lyndsey Lowrey
Regional HR Director
Region - AFG Office - Kansas City
Makayla Patton Project Engineer 1
Region - AFG Office - Austin
Maria O'Connor
Senior Community Giving Specialist
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Lynn Terry Project Director
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Mandy Banks
Talent Acquisition Manager
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Mark Reilly President
Region - West Office - Denver
Marshall Frey
Group Manager 1
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Matt Frankel
Client Solutions Coach
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Michael Hughes
Superintendent 2
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Martell Dyles
Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager
Region - West Office - Denver
Melanie Franklin Regional HR Director Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Mishaune Sawyer
Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Mary Bristow
National Marketing Director
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Michael Brown Project Engineer 2
Region - AFG Office - Portland
Nancy Phelps
Community Impact Director
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Natasha Martin
Regional Project Administrator
Region - South Central Office - Austin
Nisaiah Tibbs
Project Engineer 2
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Pamela Griffin
Contracts Specialist
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Neia Norris
Senior Project Reporting
Coordinator
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Olu Oluduro Superintendent 2
Region - West Office - Santa Clara
Paul Neidlein
President
Region - AFG Office - Kansas City
Neil Lyttle
Equipment Foreman
Region - Logistics Office - Nashville Blue Hat
Pacifique Mwabo
Senior Project Manager
Region - Healthcare Office - Nashville
Pete Burney
Business Process Director
Region - Corporate Office - Kansas City
Phil Pemberton
Senior Counsel
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Randall McCullough
Senior VDC Specialist
Region - DPS Office - Dallas
Robbie Jacobs
Group Manager 1
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Quanice Thomas
Project Coordinator
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Rachel Amones
Project Coordinator
Region - East Office - Tampa
Reese Moore VDC Manager
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Ronnie Flakes
Safety Specialist 2
Region - AFG Office - Austin
Roscoe Black
Project Manager 2
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Rosemary Adams
Talent Acquisition Director
Region - Corporate Office - Denver
Simone Obleton
Project Engineer 2
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Stephen McKinney
Procurement Representative
Region - Logistics Office - Atlanta
Sabrina Belloso
Project Manager 1
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Sakeena Pennington
Senior Digital Marketing Specialist
Region - Corporate Office - Atlanta
Starla Goss
Supplier Diversity Manager
Region - Logistics Office - Kansas City
Susan Schaefer
Group Manager 2
Region - Midwest Office - Kansas City
Taina Mayard
Senior Project Engineer
Region - East Office - Atlanta
TaPhawn Bryant
M/E Engineer 1
Region - IPS Office - Phoenix
Tim Dolgner
General Superintendent
Region - South Central Office - Oklahoma City
Tom Heger
Group Manager 2
Region - AFG Office - Portland
Tara Jones
Talent Acquisition Manager
Region - West Office - Denver
Tina Savory-Sylvester
Project Manager 1
Region - South Central Office - Houston
Toni Edwards
Project Coordinator
Region - East Office - Atlanta
Tiara Chambliss
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist
Region - East Office - Atlanta
TJ Traylor
Project Manager 2
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
Traci Watson
Project Coordinator
Region - South Central Office - Dallas
A special thank you to the individuals that have worked tirelessly over the last year to make this event what it is today. Without this group this event would not be possible!
THE BUiLD COMMITTEE
Gordon Lansford – Executive Sponsor
Lynnsee Boyse – National Chair
Angela McGary South Central Chair
Drew Eanes Midwest Chair
Angela McGary
Angelas Guillory, Jr.
Ashley Rhodes
Christelle Ndayisaba
Christy Paoli
Cindy Kirtley
Marcus Walker – National Chair
Jason Speller East Chair
PLANNING & EVENT COORDINATORS
Greg Lorei
Indria Hollingsworth
Jaylyn McCook
Josette Ramirez
Kamila Jones
Khadrun Black
Kyron Sanders
Tara Jones West Chair
Lynnsee Boyse
Marcus Walker Quanice Thomas
Sabrina Belloso
Tina SavorySylvester
Zoraya Rowlands
CORPORATE CREATIVE AND MARKETING SUPPORT
Amber Timmermeyer Bethany Persaud
SUPPORTING ERG LEADERS
Susan Schaefer – Moment Connection
Josh Arnold
James Robles – SOMOS
And a special thank you to our board members, internal presenters and panelists for their efforts and being open to sharing their wisdom. We appreciate you!
A special thank you to our Guests, Customers,
Speakers & Board Members
Derek Holmes
Jean Kane
Leroy Williams
Harris Health System
J.E. Dunn Construction Group – Board of Directors
J.E. Dunn Construction Group – Board of Directors
Ally Arca Lyra
Dr. Michael L. McFrazier, Ed.D. Prairie View A&M University
Juanita Hines
Russell Shephard
Alexis Ashley - Omiwade
Kristen Kupperman
James Brown
Jessica Lea
Jim Winne
Kelly Lee
Roxana Mora
Gabriela Zambrano
Regional Consulting
Shep Boys Waste Management
Texas Medical Center
Texas Medical Center
The Xchange Zone
Tria Health
Tria Health
United Airlines
United Airlines
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
