Anne has worked the the construction industry for over 40 years. She began as an intern and eventually an Estimator for a large Heavy Highway firm in Indiana. She returned to Illinois to work for...

Kathy Seegebrecht is the former SVP and Chief Marketing Officer for UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and retired in 2026. She joined UL in 2015 and was responsible for brand and marketing strategy, communications, public relations and...

Jackie Koo AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, IIDAis the Founding Principal of KOO, an award-winning integrated Architecture, Interior Design, and Urban Planning firm established in 2005 and recipient of the 2023 Chicago Firm Award. KOO’s first...

Emilia DiMenco is the Retired President and CEO of the Women’s Business Development Center after 15 years of service. Previously, she spent 30 years at BMO Harris retiring as an Executive Vice President. She spent...

Christine Laurens is an experienced independent board director and former global Chief Financial Officer, valued for her ability to combine rigorous financial oversight with strong governance judgment, and human centered leadership. She brings deep expertise...

Dr. Suzet McKinney is the Founder and Lead Consultant for the Benson Consulting Group, LLC. She is a nationally recognized commercial real estate executive, medical executive, public health expert, thought leader, and strategic thinker. Her...

President & CEO, First Women’s Bank, a women founded, owned, and led bank and the only bank ever formed to strategically serve the women’s economy and close the gender lending gap nationally. Previously, Markowitz served...

Sheryl joined Mortenson in 2003 and currently serves as Vice President and General Manager of our Chicago office leading the business development, marketing, design, and construction teams. Sheryl brings energy to each and every day...