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.
The NAWIC committee system assists the chapter in many ways by generating new services, ideas and events that benefit the local construction industry. The committees often communicate and complete tasks via email and by meeting a handful of times throughout the year.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
To attract new members and retain the current membership.
Committee Members
Cassie Olson, JSS Safety & Rescue (Committee Chair)
Janae Brown, DCI Group, Inc. (Board Liaison)
Tania Bowman, Dean Snyder Construction
Liz Sarsfield, Arcoro
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
Dawnica King (Committee Co-Chair)
CJ Sherzan, Elder Corporation (Committee Co-Chair)
Ashley Pearston, Terracon (Board Liaison)
Kim Coan, Arcoro
Blanca Diaz, Turner Construction
Eileen Kinnear, Heartland Companies
Melinda Packebush, DLR Group
Tammy Rico, DLR Group
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
Ashley Culver, KONE Elevators (Committee Co-Chair)
Tammy Rico, DLR Group (Board Liaison)
Hannah Anderson, Kendell
Blanca Diaz, Turner Construction
Karla Lair, Sunbelt Rentals
Dawnica King
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
Samantha Blettner, Heartland Companies (Board Liaison)
Tina Bockholt, ZipBonds
Tania Bowman, Dean Snyder Construction
Shelby Boyd, Merchants Bonding Company
Andrea Gersema, Baker Group
Ashley Pearston, Terracon
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
Jackie Goode, Trinity Construction (Committee Co-Chair)
Kristin Petersen, The Weitz Company (Committee Co-Chair)
Caren Henry, Comfort Products Distributing (Board Liaison)
Samantha Blettner, Heartland Companies
Tania Bowman, Dean Snyder Construction
Janae Brown, DCI Group, Inc.
Karlee Bruce, Baker Group
Ashley Culver, KONE Elevators
Ashley Halls, Earth Services & Abatement/Iowa Demolition
Robin Kadner, Turner Construction
Eileen Kinnear, Heartland Companies
Shelly Putney, Neumann Brothers Inc.
Annette Roose, The Weitz Company
GOLF COMMITTE
To organize and plan the annual golf tournament hosted by our Chapter.
Committee Members
Sarah McAvoy, Baker Group (Committee Co-Chair)
Eileen Kinnear, Heartland Companies (Board Liaison)
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
Tania Bowman, Dean Snyder Construction (Committee Chair)
Eileen Kinnear, Heartland Companies (Board Liaison)
Karlee Bruce, Baker Group
Jackie Goode, Trinity Construction Group LTD
Dawnica King
Audrea Nielsen, Turner Construction Company
Cassie Olson, JSS Safety & Rescue
Melinda Packebush, DLR Group
Kristin Petersen, The Weitz Company
CJ Sherzan, Elder Corporation