NABWIC

Hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom interviews Bell Jackson, owner of Foundation First Permitting,  a leading and reputable permit expediting company serving the Tri-County area of South Florida. 

Services offered:- Permit Expediting |  Permit Running  |   Pre-construction meetings  |  Final Inspection meetings |  City Registrations  | CPR/AED certification & recertification

Bell also heads the NABWIC Haiti Relief Effort. In this episode, listeners will hear more about this important reflief effort.

Contact:  Bell at 954406.7659 or at email:  belljfoundation1stop.com

For more information on the Haiti Relief Effort, call:  Jeff Lovema at 954.520.3987

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NABWIC's Vision:

The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.

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Keynote Speaker:  Rudy Gonzalez

Mr. Gonzalez serves the Authority as Director of Procurement, Capital Programs.  Before joining DC Water in August 2019 he held similar positions at Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.

In his role he is responsible for enhancing DC Water’s Capital Programs procurement capabilities, working in collaboration with the Authority’s Engineering and Construction groups to introduce best practices designed to impact the success of capital-intensive investments. Mr. Gonzalez is also tasked with leading the sourcing of Capital Programs include procurement planning, market outreach, developing sourcing strategies, solicitation approval, pre-bid conference coordination, bid and proposal evaluation, and approval of contracts.

His work in Capital Programs concentrates on the strategic functions of the procurement process including category management, negotiations, supplier relationship management, and supporting the Authority’s Business Development Plan.

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC Talks hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom talk construction with :

Dominique McNeil, HCC, Assistant Project Manager

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

FAMU Graduate

c/o 2016 Construction Engineering & Technology (CET)The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

3 ½ yearsAssistant Project Manager

Learning/Managing Projects; Networking; Training; Community OutreachOrganizations

CASF

Women’s Council | Future Leaders CommitteeNABWIC

Educational CommitteeYouth & Mentorship SubcommitteeWhiting-Turner

The BERG – Black Employee Resource Group, LiaisonPrograms

Opportunity Outreach Program (OOP)

1st Event – Boys & Girls Club | (Tallahassee, FL)

Contact: [email protected]

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC Talks hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom talk construction with :

Dominique McNeil, HCC, Assistant Project Manager

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

FAMU Graduate

c/o 2016 Construction Engineering & Technology (CET)

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

3 ½ years

Assistant Project Manager

Learning/Managing Projects; Networking; Training; Community Outreach

Organizations

CASF

Women’s Council | Future Leaders Committee

NABWIC

Educational Committee

Youth & Mentorship Subcommittee

Whiting-Turner

The BERG – Black Employee Resource Group, Liaison

Programs

Opportunity Outreach Program (OOP)

1st Event – Boys & Girls Club | (Tallahassee, FL)

Contact: [email protected]

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

Keynote Speaker:  Rudy Gonzalez

Mr. Gonzalez serves the Authority as Director of Procurement, Capital Programs.  Before joining DC Water in August 2019 he held similar positions at Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.

In his role he is responsible for enhancing DC Water’s Capital Programs procurement capabilities, working in collaboration with the Authority’s Engineering and Construction groups to introduce best practices designed to impact the success of capital-intensive investments. Mr. Gonzalez is also tasked with leading the sourcing of Capital Programs include procurement planning, market outreach, developing sourcing strategies, solicitation approval, pre-bid conference coordination, bid and proposal evaluation, and approval of contracts.

His work in Capital Programs concentrates on the strategic functions of the procurement process including category management, negotiations, supplier relationship management, and supporting the Authority’s Business Development Plan.

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

Host Jada Williams talks with women in construction in the water industry.

Special Guests:

Beverly Beard -WT Stevens, iNC.

Tylene Henry, MBA - UjIma Services, LLC

Dr. Esther Lambert - Corporate Project Services, Inc.

Students who are trades or college-bound will be able to (1) expand their career and skillsets (2) Learn about opportunities for training, mentorship and scholarships

Construction professionals will be able to (1) Network with other water professionals (2) Learn about forecasted water opportunities

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

Chris Barlow, P.E., CDT

Project Manager and Process Design Engineer

Mr. Barlow is an experienced project manager and design engineer that has focused his practice on the analysis and design of municipal water utility projects, primarily in southeast Florida, since 2001.  This experience has developed through the execution of numerous drinking water, wastewater, and water reclamation projects.  These projects include the successful completion of numerous rehabilitation and new designs of

pump station installations   |   pipeline projects,   | water treatment and supply projects;hydraulic modeling and master planning of water distribution and wastewater collection systems;permitting, construction observations, construction administration, and final regulatory certification of these projects.

Chris graduated from the University of Florida in 1998, with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering.  He received a pre-engineering Associates in Art from Gulf Coast Community College, after an enlistment in the US Navy. Chris has been married to his wife Cindy, since 2000.  They have two teenagers, Kyle and Kayla that attend Jupiter Community High School.  

Contact:: Chris Barlow, P.E.*, CDT | Project Manager |

Florida & Caribbean | Water Business | Black & Veatch Corporation | M +1 561-236-2858 | D +1 754-229-3130 |  [email protected]

 

NABWIC's Vision: OUR VISION is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in the construction industry.

Hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom talk with Brady Nepple, Executive Director, TEAMFL.

Brady has worked for TEAMFL since 2016. Helping to revitalize the organization by doubling membership and adding programs to improve RIO for members. After working in the IT world for 17 years.  Brady transitioned into the transportation industry as a Vice President with TEAMFL.  Brady manages the operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and financial reporting for TEAMFL.  In 2019 the board of directors promoted Brady to the Executive Director of TEAMFL.  Under Brady’s leadership, TEAMFL has grown and expanded membership, services, and event participation offered to members. A graduate of the University of Phoenix, Brady holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.

Contact:

Brady Nepple | Executive Director | 2121 Camden Road | Suite B | Orlando, Florida  32803 | Cell:  (407) 920-6488 | Phone: (407) 896-0035 | www.TEAMFL.org

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NABWIC's Vision:

The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.

NABWIC.ORG

Hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom talk with Brady Nepple, Executive Director, TEAMFL.

Brady has worked for TEAMFL since 2016. Helping to revitalize the organization by doubling membership and adding programs to improve RIO for members. After working in the IT world for 17 years.  Brady transitioned into the transportation industry as a Vice President with TEAMFL.  Brady manages the operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and financial reporting for TEAMFL.  In 2019 the board of directors promoted Brady to the Executive Director of TEAMFL.  Under Brady’s leadership, TEAMFL has grown and expanded membership, services, and event participation offered to members. A graduate of the University of Phoenix, Brady holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.

Contact:

Brady Nepple | Executive Director | 2121 Camden Road | Suite B | Orlando, Florida  32803 | Cell:  (407) 920-6488 | Phone: (407) 896-0035 | www.TEAMFL.org

About our Special Guest:

Luis serves as Gannett Fleming’s Water Business Line director, with more than 25 years of experience on some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the southern U.S. and Central and South America. He is responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic expansion of Gannett Fleming’s growing water sector and is a recognized thought leader on the topic of smart infrastructure.

Luis Casado serves as Gannett Fleming’s Water Business Line director, with more than 25 years of experience on some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the southern U.S. and Central and South America. He is responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic expansion of Gannett Fleming’s growing water sector and is a recognized thought leader on the topic of smart infrastructure. 

Luis’ dynamic career ranges from community programs to large international infrastructure projects, but his passion is in providing community improvements that ensure quality of life and environmental stewardship.Luis earned a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. A dedicated member of the community,he partners with several student chapters of Engineers Without Borders and is past president of the Miami-Dade Architects and Engineers Society.  He also served on the advisory board of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and as chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee for the City of Doral, FL. 

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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG