How long have you worked for OCP and how has your role progressed over the years? So, I started working for OCP in July of ‘89 and started as an accounting clerk. I worked on every accounting position and was a company controller for a quite a while, and then in 2012 I was promoted to Vice President.

What brought you to the construction industry and made you stay? Basically, I applied for an accounting job and that brought me to the industry.I stayed when I realized I had been given the opportunity to constantly learn things. Things in construction are always changing, construction is interesting, there are lots of different dynamics, there are so many different types of projects, so it’s really interesting and you just learn all the time.

What development thus far brought you furthest in your career? I had a really super mentor that I worked with. My previous boss was absolutely terrific and taught me a lot, and then I studied and passed the CCIFP exam. I think those were probably the two biggest things.

What would you tell another woman interested in joining the industry? That there is a lot of opportunities for women, there is always something to learn, its challenging and fun. You get to work with lot of different people.

How has women’s role in the industry have changed since you started? I think there are lot more women in the field than there were when I first started. They are given a lot more responsibilities, and people have realized that women construction workers can be an awesome asset to the company.