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LISA COLON HERON is an associate with Smith Currie & Hancock. Lisa is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. Lisa represents contractors, suppliers, owners, design professionals, construction managers and sureties in public and private real estate and construction disputes. Lisa has experience in a wide range of construction disputes ranging from lien law, contract disputes, government contracting, bid protests and mistakes, Miller Act bonds, surety, condominium construction, licensing and arbitration. Lisa is deeply immersed in matters relating to small and disadvantaged business enterprises. She is a board member of the National Association of Minority Contractors, National Association of Black Women in Construction. In 2011 Lisa was appointed to the Florida Advisory Council on Small and Minority Business Development. She is a former fellow with the American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Industry. 

Lisa received her B.A. degree from the University of Miami and her J.D., cum laude, from the University Of Miami School Of Law. Lisa served as an Article and Comments editor on the International and Comparative Law Review and she was inducted in the Bar and Gavel Honor Society.

Ladies (and Gentlemen) of Construction:

 The official launch of Tailleur Couture Co. will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA for more information go to http://www.tailleurcouture.com/#!rsvp or email us at [email protected].

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The President and CEO of Tailleur Couture Co., Marisa Taylor, is please to announce the launch of a designer steel toe work boot line.  Marisa has a background in construction and she is currently seeking her Masters in Construction Management from Drexel University.  As a woman in the construction industry Marisa noticed something was severely lacking when it came to personal protective equipment (PPE) for women especially centered on the work boots.  For Marisa this was a call to action. Safety is paramount but can’t it be fashion?  As a result Tailleur Couture Co. was born.  

The focus of Tailleur Couture Co. is to provide women with fashionable options when it comes to steel toe work boots.   These steel toe work boots provide the standard protection when it comes to PPE but with some pizzazz.  The fashionable feminization of steel toe work boots is something women deserve.  

The official launch of Tailleur Couture Co. will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA for more information go to http://www.tailleurcouture.com/#!rsvp or email us at [email protected].

Ladies (and Gentlemen) of Construction:

 The official launch of Tailleur Couture Co. will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA for more information go to http://www.tailleurcouture.com/#!rsvp or email us at [email protected].

Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/TailleurCoutureCo

Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/TailleurCouture

The President and CEO of Tailleur Couture Co., Marisa Taylor, is please to announce the launch of a designer steel toe work boot line.  Marisa has a background in construction and she is currently seeking her Masters in Construction Management from Drexel University.  As a woman in the construction industry Marisa noticed something was severely lacking when it came to personal protective equipment (PPE) for women especially centered on the work boots.  For Marisa this was a call to action. Safety is paramount but can’t it be fashion?  As a result Tailleur Couture Co. was born.  

The focus of Tailleur Couture Co. is to provide women with fashionable options when it comes to steel toe work boots.   These steel toe work boots provide the standard protection when it comes to PPE but with some pizzazz.  The fashionable feminization of steel toe work boots is something women deserve.  

The official launch of Tailleur Couture Co. will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA for more information go to http://www.tailleurcouture.com/#!rsvp or email us at [email protected].

As President and CEO of The Daniele Company, Gloria is a highly experienced professional and accomplished construction executive with more than 25 years in building construction and project management as a general contractor and construction manager.  Gloria has led the company in transforming visions into reality for its clients through Relationship Integrity, Execution Excellence and providing Superior Customer Value.  A key business strategy has been collaborative partnerships with several major construction companies that has allowed the company to complete over $200 million in projects targeted in higher education, healthcare, manufacturing with a focus in pharmaceutical, automotive, aviation, and governmental markets. The Daniele Company is headquartered in downtown Durham, NC with offices in Greenville, SC.  The website address is: www.thedanieleco.com. 

Gloria is the current Board Chair of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC), the first woman president in the organization’s 43 year history.  She has previously served as Executive Vice-President of NAMC, NAMC Board of Director member for the past six years, and served as Chair of the Major Corporate Partners Committee. She is a founding board member and past Chair of the United Minority Contractors of North Carolina which is the State Chapter for NAMC.  She is a member of the North Carolina Coordinators Network, the Women Presidents Organization, Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council, and the US Green Building Counsel as a LEED Accredited Professional.  Gloria was also selected to participate in President Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness Roundtable in Durham, NC.  In addition, she received the 2011 Women of Color Achievement Award from the 100 Black Men of America, Women Presidents Organization and American Express Open.

As President and CEO of The Daniele Company, Gloria is a highly experienced professional and accomplished construction executive with more than 25 years in building construction and project management as a general contractor and construction manager.  Gloria has led the company in transforming visions into reality for its clients through Relationship Integrity, Execution Excellence and providing Superior Customer Value.  A key business strategy has been collaborative partnerships with several major construction companies that has allowed the company to complete over $200 million in projects targeted in higher education, healthcare, manufacturing with a focus in pharmaceutical, automotive, aviation, and governmental markets. The Daniele Company is headquartered in downtown Durham, NC with offices in Greenville, SC.  The website address is: www.thedanieleco.com. 

Gloria is the current Board Chair of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC), the first woman president in the organization’s 43 year history.  She has previously served as Executive Vice-President of NAMC, NAMC Board of Director member for the past six years, and served as Chair of the Major Corporate Partners Committee. She is a founding board member and past Chair of the United Minority Contractors of North Carolina which is the State Chapter for NAMC.  She is a member of the North Carolina Coordinators Network, the Women Presidents Organization, Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council, and the US Green Building Counsel as a LEED Accredited Professional.  Gloria was also selected to participate in President Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness Roundtable in Durham, NC.  In addition, she received the 2011 Women of Color Achievement Award from the 100 Black Men of America, Women Presidents Organization and American Express Open.

Sherry Snipes is a dynamic authority on diversity and inclusion who is passionate about the changing face of the world and changes facing the world.  She has the unique experience of leading diversity initiatives at public and non-profit organizations where she has been responsible for all aspects of diversity and inclusion from design and implementation to re-engineering, including launching multiple women’s leadership and diversity training programs. 

Sherry currently leads diversity programming at the American Institute of Architects.  She previously held the role of Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement for Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Sherry is truly committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive world which lead her in 2012 to co-found the DANDI (diversity and inclusion) Awards which spotlights organizations and individuals truly making a difference towards creating a more diverse and inclusive world. In 2012 She founded the Global Diversity Collaborative, a start-up 501(c)3 focused on leveraging technology to build an international network of peers, professionals, activists and educators.

In 2011 Sherry was recognized by The Network Journal as one of the “25 Most Influential Black Women in Business” and 2009 she received the NAAAHR Greater New York Leadership Award.  Sherry has been featured in numerous publications including The Network Journal, Newsday, Diversity Careers, Diversity Executive, Uptown Professional and Savoy Professional.  She has been a featured speaker at U.S., Austria, Hungary, Great Britain and Belgium diversity leadership programs and also serves on a number Boards.  A graduate of Hampton University, Sherry spends her personal time raising two active boys.  Her personal mantra is: “Be inspired and be inspirational and be aspirational".

Sherry Snipes is a dynamic authority on diversity and inclusion who is passionate about the changing face of the world and changes facing the world.  She has the unique experience of leading diversity initiatives at public and non-profit organizations where she has been responsible for all aspects of diversity and inclusion from design and implementation to re-engineering, including launching multiple women’s leadership and diversity training programs. 

Sherry currently leads diversity programming at the American Institute of Architects.  She previously held the role of Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement for Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Sherry is truly committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive world which lead her in 2012 to co-found the DANDI (diversity and inclusion) Awards which spotlights organizations and individuals truly making a difference towards creating a more diverse and inclusive world. In 2012 She founded the Global Diversity Collaborative, a start-up 501(c)3 focused on leveraging technology to build an international network of peers, professionals, activists and educators.

In 2011 Sherry was recognized by The Network Journal as one of the “25 Most Influential Black Women in Business” and 2009 she received the NAAAHR Greater New York Leadership Award.  Sherry has been featured in numerous publications including The Network Journal, Newsday, Diversity Careers, Diversity Executive, Uptown Professional and Savoy Professional.  She has been a featured speaker at U.S., Austria, Hungary, Great Britain and Belgium diversity leadership programs and also serves on a number Boards.  A graduate of Hampton University, Sherry spends her personal time raising two active boys.  Her personal mantra is: “Be inspired and be inspirational and be aspirational".

Marisa Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Rutgers University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Construction Management from Drexel University.  She has been involved with life-cycle engineering and construction projects for well over a decade.  As Lead Cost Engineer for a major international engineering and construction management firm, Marisa was part of the team that recently completed a $315 million, 214,000-square-foot vaccine manufacturing facility.  This facility went on to receive the Facility of the Year Award for Facility Integration from The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). In addition, Engineering News-Record (ENR), a leading U.S. trade publication providing news, analysis, commentary, and data for the construction industry, selected the project for the 2011 Best Industrial/Manufacturing Award. The project was completed in two years, 40 percent faster than industry benchmarks.   As Marisa enters into a new venture within the construction industry, she encourages other women to consider a career in the industry because it is a challenging and rewarding business.  Marisa’s new venture capitalizes on her entrepreneurial spirit.  Her next undertaking is to revamp the safety toe construction boot.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must fit properly in order to be most effective.  Marisa often finds it difficult to locate safety toe construction boots that fit properly and offer an esthetic appeal; this difficulty thus gave birth to Tailleur Couture Co.  Marisa is proud to create a company that embraces and caters to the footwear needs of women in construction. To see the latest styles, visit www.TailleurCouture.com.   Contact email  [email protected]   Web address www.TailleurCouture.com

Marisa Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Rutgers University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Construction Management from Drexel University.  She has been involved with life-cycle engineering and construction projects for well over a decade.  As Lead Cost Engineer for a major international engineering and construction management firm, Marisa was part of the team that recently completed a $315 million, 214,000-square-foot vaccine manufacturing facility.  This facility went on to receive the Facility of the Year Award for Facility Integration from The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). In addition, Engineering News-Record (ENR), a leading U.S. trade publication providing news, analysis, commentary, and data for the construction industry, selected the project for the 2011 Best Industrial/Manufacturing Award. The project was completed in two years, 40 percent faster than industry benchmarks.   As Marisa enters into a new venture within the construction industry, she encourages other women to consider a career in the industry because it is a challenging and rewarding business.  Marisa’s new venture capitalizes on her entrepreneurial spirit.  Her next undertaking is to revamp the safety toe construction boot.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must fit properly in order to be most effective.  Marisa often finds it difficult to locate safety toe construction boots that fit properly and offer an esthetic appeal; this difficulty thus gave birth to Tailleur Couture Co.  Marisa is proud to create a company that embraces and caters to the footwear needs of women in construction. To see the latest styles, visit www.TailleurCouture.com.   Contact email  [email protected]   Web address www.TailleurCouture.com

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