In addition to NAWIC and Eastern Constructors, Kathi is also active with the AGC, where she holds the Chairmanship of the AGC, Greater Detroit Chapter Safety Committee, Michigan Construction Safety Day, the Greater Detroit Chapter of the ASSE, Detroit Chapter of Society of Women Engineers, and volunteers with United Way and Detroit and Blue Water Habitat for Humanity. Kathi has held positions on MIOSHA advisory committees as well.

I joined NAWIC when I moved to Michigan from St. Louis, MO in August 2001 and have been a member ever since with the exception of the Lansing, Delta Township Complex Project.

My initial reason for joining NAWIC was to enhance my Leadership skills and to network. Although I have enhanced my skills in those areas, my reasons for remaining a member have changed. I want to make a difference in the areas of women succeeding in the construction industry and we are accomplishing that together day by day. I am so lucky to have found such a strong organization of Women who make a difference every day in other Woman’s lives. I know how strong we can be alone but look how powerful we can become in numbers when we are focused.

As a Project Manager, Donielle oversees the work performed in several K-12 school districts, and has been in the construction industry since 1986. George Auch Company is a Construction Management firm servicing Southeast Michigan institutional market including medical, educational and municipal clients.

Donielle is the current treasurer for NAWIC Detroit 183 and has served in the past as Board Director. Since 2002, Donielle has served as Construction Industry Night Chairperson to continue our tradition of honoring outstanding construction industry professionals at our annual awards dinner held every June. She is committed to mentoring young people entering the construction industry in particular women, and promoting our construction industry.

Laurel is responsible for geotechnical and construction materials testing services at the Shelby Township office of Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc.. She has been with SME for over 13 years and she specializes in providing solutions to geotechnical engineering challenges and constructability issues, including specialized earth retention and instrumentation projects and forensic services. Laurel holds a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a master of science degree in Civil Engineering from Wayne State University. She is also actively involved in ASFE.

Laurel has been a member of NAWIC since 2003. In addition to her current position as corresponding secretary, Laurel previously served two terms as a director.

NAWIC member since 1987
Past Chapter President (1990-1991)
Membership Chair (2003-2006)
2006 – 2007 Member of Board of Director
2006 – 2007 Block Kids Building Program Chair
Region 4 Forum Coordinator for 2008 in Detroit

Nola has been the recipient of many awards within NAWIC for her
undying effort, commitment, active involvement and support of the
National Association of Women In Construction. She says, “Every members involvement in their Chapter functions will continue to grow personally and gain extensive knowledge about NAWIC which helps to grow a stronger Chapter.”

Since joining NAWIC Chapter 183 in 2002, Valerie has been an enthusiastic and active member that contributes to the organization as co-chair for Construction Industry Night, and Block Kids. It is her responsibility to maintain inventory, ordering, and distribution of the chapter 183 Construction Dictionaries.

In 2004-2005 she took over as the Chapter Programs Chair and was chosen for The New Leader Award. In addition, the position of recording and corresponding secretary has been held by her for two consecutive years. She will remain as recording secretary for the chapter 2006-2007 term. As a member of NAWIC, Valerie has established an extensive network of professional women and developed lasting friendships which have enhanced her career as a Senior Sales Consultant with Dunn Blue Reprographics.

Susan has been with Klochko Equipment since 1996 and has been with the Sales Department for six years. She assists the Sales Manager in order to provide internal support to the Area Sales Representatives - she also creates the company's marketing campaigns and implements all aspects of print advertising.

As the Public Relations Chairperson for NAWIC, Susan is committed to promoting NAWIC in any way possible and to let the public know how this extrodinary organization can advance and encourage women in the construction industry.

Cheryl manages Construction Projects for Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. She has a B.S Degree with a Major in Building Construction Management from Michigan State University and over 10 years of experience in the Construction Industry. Married for 17 years with a 16 year old son.

Michelle is a member of Dickinson Wright PLLC, where she practices in the areas of Construction and Commercial Litigation. Michelle received her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from the former GMI Engineering & Management Institute, now Kettering University, and her Juris Doctorate degree (summa cum laude) from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. As her most recent educational endeavor, Michelle recently took and passed the CIT exam.

Michelle has been a member of the Detroit Chapter of NAWIC for a little over one year. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors, Michelle currently serves as the Chapter's Membership Chair.

Rachel has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Michigan State University. GO GREEN! It wasn't until a year or two after graduation that she decided to make a career in the construction industry. She is working on earning a certificate in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin and hope that in a couple more years she will be a Project Manager. She joined NAWIC last year and is looking forward to another exciting year with the ladies.