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, […]
Leading with Grit and Grace: Lessons from 30 Years at the Helm of ProTech
Three Decades of Building, Learning, and Leading Thirty years. That’s how long I’ve been at the helm of ProTech Coatings and Infrastructure. Some days it feels like it’s flown by in a blink. Other days, it feels like I’ve lived five lives inside one career. From the early days of managing job sites while learning […]
Sustainable Coatings & Infrastructure: Building for the Next Generation
Why the Future of Infrastructure Starts Today As the President & CEO of ProTech Coatings and Infrastructure, I’ve spent the last three decades working with bridges, highways, parking decks, and waterproofing systems. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: what we build today shapes the world we leave behind. Sustainability isn’t just a […]