Equity in the Field: Creating Opportunities for Women in Trades and Infrastructure

A Career Built on Concrete and Confidence When I started my career over 30 years ago in the coatings and infrastructure industry, I didn’t see many faces that looked like mine on job sites or in executive meetings. As a woman working in construction—specifically in waterproofing, bridge decks, and structural coatings—I knew I was stepping […]
From Boardroom to Barn: What Running a Show Jumping Farm Taught Me About Business

A Tale of Two Worlds People are often surprised when they hear I spend my weekdays managing infrastructure and waterproofing projects—and my weekends (and many evenings) at a horse barn. But the truth is, Diamond Equestrian Center isn’t just a side hobby. It’s a business in its own right, one I’ve grown alongside my company, […]