WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK

Courtney Lindberg, Business Development Manager

“Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.” – Hillary Clinton

How long have you been in the AEC community?

I’ve been with Cumming for almost a year and a half, but I’ve been in the sustainability field for over 15 years. Combining my passion for sustainability with the construction industry was a combo I hadn’t initially planned on, but now I can’t picture it any other way.

Who inspires you? It could be a team member, etc.

Someone who I recently met, and who was an instant and ongoing inspiration to me, is Caroleen Wilkes, Senior Project Manager in our CapEx Cumming office in Nashville. Caroleen impressed me from our first phone call. She shared her passion and knowledge for sustainability and supporting integrated services within the company. You could tell she was the real deal, she meant what she was saying, and she KNOWS what she’s talking about. We met in the Nashville office shortly thereafter in person and she will tell you, I’ve been her #1 fan since. She’s truly one of our strongest assets in the company, and she’s moving up the ranks both inside the company and as a leader in the industry. Do yourself a favor and get to know Caroleen Wilkes.

What is your personal goal with being on this committee?

I like to learn from those around me and find inspiration from everyone, from entry-level employees up to those who have been in the industry for years. We all bring something to the table, and with a growing company with so many office and project locations, I think this committee will serve as a powerful platform to unify the amazing women across the company.