Committees
The NAWIC Greater Des Moines Chapter #80 is ran by a group of individuals who volunteer their time, talent and expertise to create a support system for women in the local construction industry and to encourage others to consider a career in construction.
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
To attract new members and retain the current membership.
Committee Members
Nicole Berger, ABC Iowa (Committee Chair)
Cassie Olson, JSS Safety & Rescue
Kristin Petersen, The Weitz Company
Angie Nelson, Skold Door Company
Audrea Nielson, Turner Construction Company
Lauren Coon
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
To obtain/develop programs and construction-related projects to educate NAWIC members, to promote professional and personal growth and educate the community about NAWIC through outreach to students.
Committee Members
Ashley Halls, Earth Services & Abatement/Iowa Demolition (Committee Chair)
CJ Sherzan, Elder Corporation (Board Liaison)
Kim Coan, Arcoro
Melinda Packebush, DLR Group
Kayle Frese, Elder Corporation
BLOCK KIDS
The Block Kids Building Program is a national building competition for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade and introduces them to construction careers.
Kids are asked to create something construction related without adult help or guidance using approved materials.
Committee Members
Blanca Diaz, Turner Construction (Committee Chair)
Ashley Culver, KONE Elevators (Board Liaison)
Jill Stoker, McGough Construction
CJ Sherzan, Elder Corporation
Robin Kadner, Turner Construction
Kayla Youngblood, Baker Group
Victoria Gazda, KONE Elevators
PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING COMMITTEE
To increase and maintain visibility and public awareness of NAWIC, to enhance our organization’s image and pursue unique marketing activities.
Committee Members
Sara McAvoy, Baker Group (Board Liaison)
Janae Brown, DCI Group, Inc.
Laura Nash, Dean Snyder Construction
Andrea Gersema, Baker Group
Nicole Lesan, Architectural Wall Systems/Seedorff Masonry
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
To organize and plan all aspects of special events hosted by our Chapter including the annual golf outing, holiday parties, volunteer activities, youth activities, networking/happy hour events, etc.
Committee Members
Kristin Petersen, The Weitz Company (Committee Chair)
Kim Coan, Arcoro (Board Liaison)
Robin Kadner, Turner Construction
Annette Roose, The Weitz Company
Jill Stoker, McGough Construction
Amy Robinson, Greiner Construction
Victoria Gazda, KONE Elevators
Angie Nelson, Skold Door Company
Maddie Churchill, IMAG Construction Services
GOLF COMMITTE
To organize and plan the annual golf tournament hosted by our Chapter.
Committee Members
Kayla Youngblood, Baker Group (Committee Chair)
Sarah McAvoy, BH Management (Board Liaison)
Brittany Gronewold, The Waldinger Corporation
Jill Stoker, McGough Construction
Alli Theisen, Estes Construction
CJ Sherzan, Elder Corporation
Sara Harrell, PDM
Karlee Bruce, Baker Group
Annette Roose, The Weitz Company
Blanca Diaz, Turner Construction
Frankie Johnson, Baker Group
Maddie Churchill, IMAG Construction Services
WIC WEEK COMMITTEE
To organize and plan Women in Construction (WIC) Week activities to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and emphasize the growing role of women in the industry.
Committee Members
Laura Nash, Dean Snyder Construction (Committee Chair)
CJ Sherzan, Elder Corporation (Board Liaison)
Melinda Packebush, DLR Group
Sara McAvoy, Baker Group
Brittany Gronewold, The Waldinger Corporation
Alli Theisen, Estes Construction
Kim Coan, Arcoro
Kayle Frese, Elder Corporation