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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

REGISTER FOR TEAM FL AND NABWIC'S INFRASTRUCTURE RE-IMAGINED

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 - 15, 2021

VISIT TEAMFL.ORG FOR REGISTRATION LINK OR VISIT https://nabwic.org/events/event_list.asp

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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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As Chief Operating Officer for CMTS, Yvonne McClain is responsible for the successful execution of all contracts. She has served as Principal-in-Charge on a number of projects, specifically augmenting agencies with on-call support services. Ms. McClain has over 25 years of experience in construction management and is an expert in the management of construction support services. She has successfully overseen more than $25 million in staff support services for large capital improvement programs throughout the United States. Serving as the client lead on municipal owner’s representative contracts, she has managed program implementation that includes staffing, outreach, and training. Yvonne serves as the primary point of contact for the clients to ensure appropriate talent is deployed on all programs and appropriate metrics for performance management are in place. Mrs. McClain has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Oklahoma and has lived in Jacksonville, FL since 2009.  Yvonne is also a NABWIC member with ties to the Northeast Florida Area where she serves as the local chair for the Education committee

Yvonne McClain, Chief Operating Officer | CMTS LLC | 8837 Goodby’s Executive Dr., Ste 2 |Jacksonville, FL 32217 | Office: (904) 739-9804 |Mobile: (503) 201-8787 | [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.

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Vida Mannings is an accomplished transportation professional whose progressive leadership capability have brought forth system changes that have positively impacted millions of people. Energetic relationship-building and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to influence decision-makers, have made her a central player in the myriad of transitions and reforms in public transit for more than 30 years.  Currently, she serves as the Director of Special Projects in the CEO’s Office at the Southern California Regional Rail Authority.  In this role, Vida leads initiatives for the commuter rail agency that is focused on strengthening relationships with private sector partners headquartered in the Authority’s six-county service area.

Vida is a graduate of Leadership APTA and serves on the Leadership APTA Committee.  She is a former Vice Chair of APTA's Diversity Council, an APTA Nominating Committee participant, and an active member of the Southern California chapters of WTS and COMTO.  She has a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Transportation from North Carolina A&T State University.

Vida Mannings, MURP | Director of Special Projects (CEO's Office) | Southern California Regional Rail Authority | 900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, California 90017 \ [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.

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NABWIC Talks Host Jada Williams talks with NABWIC's Legislative Chair, Valerie Mundy and NABWIC's Vice President, Dr. Esther Lambert as they provide insights into events and activities surrounding NABWIC 15th Mid-Year Meeting and Congressional Black Caucus Reception.  The annual event occurs this year on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - Friday, September 17, 2021.

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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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Henrika more than 20 years of federal experience in the transportation industry including over a decade of experience as a senior executive at the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).  She is known as a strategic, results oriented and customer-focused executive who strives for excellence and is committed to the successful delivery of public transportation programs, services, and capital projects throughout the nation.  

She brings federal expertise in major capital project oversight, transit safety regulations, federal transportation policy, federal transportation funding programs, regulatory compliance, and change management. Routinely interacting with transit agency executives, governing Boards of Directors, other senior executives, and legislative bodies at the local, state, and federal levels.

Prior to joining HNTB, she served in the FTA as associate administrator for transit safety and oversight and chief safety officer. She led a national transit safety program and monitored program compliance to ensure safe, reliable and equitable transit service in accordance with FTA policy and regulatory requirements.

Henrika is a native of Hillsboro, AL and currently resides in Alexandria, VA.  She received her bachelor’s in political science and master’s in urban and regional planning from Alabama A&M University.  She received her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center

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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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Adelee Le Grand is the Chief Executive Officer for the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART). Adelee Le Grand is a leader, with over two decades of experience, who is passionate about utilizing mobility as a tool to create and sustain vibrant equitable communities. As the HART CEO, she is focused on elevating the value of Public Mobility as the foundation of environmentally sustainable equitable communities.

Adelee has served as a member of the executive team for two transit agencies. She has served as the Chief Mobility Officer for the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL), working closely with the Executive Director and Planning Division to develop a strategic plan to document the new state authority's suite of services and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders and regional partners.

Adelee also served as the Chief Strategy Officer in service to the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority where her responsibilities included developing the first Strategic Mobility Plan for the New Orleans Region and rebuilding the Planning Department. She empowers her team to view their portfolio of projects as opportunities to improve the lives of the community they serve. Her motto is, "it is not about the project, it is about how the project improves the community".

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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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This podcast will be aired in its entirety on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 8.30 EST.

Adelee Le Grand is the Chief Executive Officer for the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART). Adelee Le Grand is a leader, with over two decades of experience, who is passionate about utilizing mobility as a tool to create and sustain vibrant equitable communities. As the HART CEO, she is focused on elevating the value of Public Mobility as the foundation of environmentally sustainable equitable communities.

 

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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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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. Ever since we opened for business, we’ve taken a comprehensive approach to provide first-class service to our customers, providing our clients with a wide range of services to cover their needs. At Foundation First Permitting, your peace of mind fuels our business!

Services offered:

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

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

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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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NABWIC Talks Host Jada Williams interviews CEO and Founder Lakesha Poplar of Poplar's Insurance Agency LLC

Lakesha Poplar is the owner and Agent of Poplar's Insurance Agency she is an expert in the Industry with 16 years of experience 100% Black woman-owned Independent Agency, that carries a wide array of Insurance options. Specializing in Whole Life policies teaching her clients how to become their own Banking system. Providing Commercial, Business, Auto, Life, Home, and Health.

Poplar's Insurance is a solutions-based Agency, which can be contacted at 832-345-5433 (Office) or 832-438-7843 (Cell)

Auto, Home, Life, Health & More | 12337 Jones Rd Ste.200-21 | Houston, TX 77070 | [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.

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Felicia Darling, Partner at DTSpade Specialized Real Estate & President of GA Chapter USMCA

Felicia helps start up businesses. She brings over 21 years of experience in the healthcare industry to commercial real estate. As a nationally certified, state-licensed speech-language pathologist, her experience includes leading teams of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists at rehab facilities as the Director of Rehabilitation. She has provided companywide executive leadership in the role of Chief Speech-Language Pathologist for a growing private pediatric therapy practice.

In commercial real estate, Felicia specializes in tenant and buyer representation services for corporate users of office, retail, industrial, and land. She has assisted medical practices in expanding their footprint across Georgia. Transportation and logistics corporations are also among her clientele. Felicia looks forward to continuing to facilitate growth for businesses.

Felicia is the current President of the Georgia Chapter of US Minority Contractors Association (USMCA) and is also a new member of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC), ATLANTA CHAPTER.

CONTACTS:

https://www.dtspade.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-darling-914b0a1a5/

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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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