SunRay's Hall of Fame

Top Women in
Construction

An exclusive recognition program by Sunray Construction Solutions honoring outstanding women who shape the construction landscape through innovation, leadership, and professional achievement.

SunRay Construction Solutions Honors

Top 20 Women in Construction in 2023

In 2023, SunRay Construction Solutions honored 20 Women in Construction for their contributions to advancing diversity, leadership, and inclusion in the industry. The recognition highlighted professionals who demonstrated leadership excellence and a strong commitment to creating more inclusive construction workplaces.

Aisha Gordon

Mayor

City of Oakland Park

Angie Ripley

Private Office Advisor

Engel & Völkers Kansas City

Annette Nilles

President

Nilles Design Group, Inc.

Ashley Klein

President

AK Glazing Contractors

Cari Breaban

Life Safety Professional

Sprinklematic Fire Protection Services

Claudia Mendoza

Owner – Qualifier

I.Q. Construction Solutions

Claudia Navas

CEO

Navas Multiservices Corporation

Dawn McCarthy

Owner & CEO

JADA Roofing LLC

Dena Cordova Jack

VP, Organizational Development

Mesa Consulting Group

Jesi Crane

Financial Advisor

Northwestern Mutual

LJ Shaw

CEO

Tampa Contractor Group

Lindsey Griffin

Project Manager

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Lorena Vargas Schultz

CEO

International Roofing

Lucia Soria

President

Ram-Tech Construction

Mareen Applebaum

VP of Business Operations

M.A. Construction Group

Marianthe Saavedra

Office Manager & Head of Recruiting

Nicholas Contracting Inc.

Neale Montgomery

Partner

Pavese Law Firm

Shannon Roganovic

CEO/CFO

MP360 Design & Build

Traci D. Miller

VP Corporate Communications

Miller Construction Company

Yvette Aubin

CFO

Ebasny Foundation Company

SunRay Construction Solutions Honors

Top 10 Women in Construction in 2024

In 2024, SunRay Construction Solutions recognized the Top 10 Women in Construction for their leadership, impact, and efforts to promote inclusive practices across the industry. The initiative celebrated women who are driving positive change and inspiring future leaders.

Alyssa Grandison

Customer Success Manager

BlueTape

Awilda Jimenez

Founding Member

Women of LBM

Emily Pendleton

Associate

Porter Hedges

Jen Martin

Director of Credit

Carter Lumber

Jennifer Lockhart

Administrative Operations Manager

Florida Concrete Unlimited, Inc

Jessica Murphy

Partner

Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers

Kristi Ronyak

CEO & Founder

Construction Angels, Inc

Michelle DePotter

CEO

Associated General Contractors of America

Rosana Chaidez

President & CEO

NB Handy

Silvia Brown

President & CEO

DMI Paving & Sealcoating

SunRay Construction Solutions Honors

Top 20 Women in Construction in 2025

In 2025, SunRay Construction Solutions continued the tradition by honoring the Top 10 Women in Construction, recognizing trailblazers who exemplify innovation, leadership, and advocacy for diversity and inclusion in construction.

Ann McNeill

Founder and Chair

National Association of Black Women in Construction, Inc.

Dawn Miller

Director of Business Development

The Paving Lady

Laura Gross

Vice President of Membership

ABC Gulf Coast Chapter

Nicki Berke

Area Credit Manager

Ferguson Enterprises

Ola Blanton

CEO/Co-Owner

Garage Floors Plus More

Rebecca Hicks

Managing Member

Hicks Law Group

Sandra Pabon

Vice President

Itasca Construction Associates, Inc.

Shannon Bell

Partner

Kelly Law Partners, LLC

Stefanie Vallejo

Office Manager

Powertech Specialists Inc.

Summer Carlson

Partner

Brookline Development & Associates