Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight | Lynn Manzella Decker Back to Blog Lynn Manzella Decker Senior Account Manager, Stanley Black & Decker – Dewalt Why did you become involved in PWC NJ? After leaving the workforce for 11 years to raise my children, re-entering the construction space I felt the need to connect with strong women in the…

Member Spotlight | Sophia Bitler, PE Back to Blog Sophia Bitler, PE Project Manager, Railroad Construction Company, Inc. What is the most important skill you have developed in your career? The most important skill I’ve developed in my career is the ability to understand the objective on hand, and to speak to people intelligently and…

Member Spotlight | Alexandra Jingoli Smolar Back to Blog Alexandra Jingoli Smolar CEO, Jet Electrical Testing, LLC What is the biggest challenge to working in the construction industry? Being a woman in this industry has its challenges. Most of the meetings I walk into it is a table filled with older men that are wondering…

Member Spotlight | Valerie Moran Back to Blog Valerie Moran Senior Vice President, JDC Energy Services Who has been the most influential person in your career? Over my 20 years in construction I have been very fortunate to learn from mentors, but, My father, Don Burtis Sr., has been the most influential person in my…

Member Spotlight | Kelly Marsiglia Back to Blog Kelly Marsiglia Creative Services Manager, VRH Construction What is your favorite part about being a member of PWC NJ? I recently joined PWC NJ and have truly enjoyed the experience so far. From the very beginning, I’ve felt a strong sense of teamwork and support within the organization.…

Member Spotlight | Shannon Laul Back to Blog Shannon Laul Lead Trainer & Executive Safety Consultant | Signature Safety Why did you become involved in PWC NJ?  Empowering and supporting women in today’s world is critical in almost any field.  However, as construction remains a male-dominated field, it is more important than ever to continue…