Yasmine Branden was recently named president of the National Association of Women in Construction at its annual convention in Bellevue, Wash. NAWIC provides its 4,000 members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training and public service. Branden is vice president and production manager of Neil Kelly Company, a design/build remodeling company in the Northwest. She has been a NAWIC member for the last 14 years working her way up through the local, regional and national leadership positions. “With the prediction of a labor shortage of 2 million people by 2017, there is a huge opportunity for women just … Read more

MT. VERNON, Iowa — The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has announced Kimberly Corwin, president & chief operating officer of A.H. Harris & Sons, as president on the TCA Board of Directors. Corwin has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry and has been a member of the TCA for 16 years. She is past chair of the TCA Promotions Committee, an active member of the TCA Meetings & Education Committee and past chair of the TCA Global Associates Council. Corwin is also a member of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute. “Kim’s passion for tilt-up is inspiring,” said Mitch … Read more