Category: Strong Conversations

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Strong Conversations: The Future of Women in Residential Construction

Strong Conversations Season One: Women in Construction
Episode Three: The Future of Women in Residential Construction

In this episode, we talk to three rising stars in their companies and the industry. We get to hear personal stories about how each of the guests entered the industry but, more importantly, what’s keeping them in the industry. We share tips on how to be successful when you’re just starting out and how to create your own career path. 

Host: Tina Haro – Director, National Accounts – National Builders (Simpson Strong-Tie)
Guests: 
Keaton Mower – National Accounts Manager, Westlake Royal Building Products
Kristin French – Director of Purchasing, Taylor Morrison
Justine Simmons – Director of Builder National Accounts, James Hardie Building Products 

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Women In Construction Episode Two: The Importance of Mentorship

Strong Conversations Season One: Women in Construction
Episode Two: The Importance of Mentorship

Mentorship is one of the most invaluable things we can have in our careers and lives. We discuss the importance of mentorship and how we can find it, provide it, and foster it in our work environments. We also discuss the different types of mentorships, whether through a formal work program or informal with our own network.  

Host: Shelby Short – Director of Global Quality (Simpson Strong-Tie)
Guests:
Angie Roseman – VP Supply Chain Services & Business Optimization (Beazer Homes)
Kellee Hansen, National Purchasing Director (Lennar)
Rebecca Matmiller, National Accounts Sales Manager (Whirlpool) 

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Strong Conversations: Women in Leadership

Strong Conversations Season One: Women in Construction
Episode One: Women in Leadership

Being a leader is a challenging role. But being a female leader can offer many advantages. Listen to this episode as we talk to three women leaders about how they motivate their teams to be successful and create an environment where women belong and not just accepted. We also take a closer look at what makes a good and effective leader? How do we lead with heart and vulnerability? And how do we pay it forward to the leaders that come behind us? 

Host: Simpson Strong-Tie Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Annie Kao
Guests:
Cyndie Roche, Vice President of Digital Sales and Architectural Design Services (Paradigm, a division of Builders FirstSource)
Kristi Acee, Vice President, National Accounts (Sherwin-Williams)
Melissa McGhee, Vice President of National Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain (KB Home)

 

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