NABWIC

NABWIC Talks with Jasmine Jones

Marsha Evans Jackman serves as president of The Vailon Group.  This corporation was established in 2007 to assist in the development of business partnerships and provide business development and management strategies.  In formulating this company, Marsha had a special interest in reaching out to very serious and viable companies that want to grow and diversify.  Additionally, she found a desire to extend an olive branch to governmental agencies and private companies needing assistance in achieving diversity as they strive to attain their goals and objectives.    Marsha and The Vailon Group understand the challenges that come with seeking that achievement by presenting clients with successful firms and can assist organizations in reaching all of their diversity and inclusion efforts.

Marsha Evans Jackman serves as president of The Vailon Group.  This corporation was established in 2007 to assist in the development of business partnerships and provide business development and management strategies.  In formulating this company, Marsha had a special interest in reaching out to very serious and viable companies that want to grow and diversify.  Additionally, she found a desire to extend an olive branch to governmental agencies and private companies needing assistance in achieving diversity as they strive to attain their goals and objectives.    Marsha and The Vailon Group understand the challenges that come with seeking that achievement by presenting clients with successful firms and can assist organizations in reaching all of their diversity and inclusion efforts.

NABWIC's guest this morning is Gladys Keith!

The National Association of Black Women in Construction is

“The Voice of Black Women in Construction” “The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities” 

OUR MISSION: 

Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections.

OUR VISION:

The vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction 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's guest this morning is Gladys Keith!

The National Association of Black Women in Construction is

“The Voice of Black Women in Construction” “The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities” 

OUR MISSION: 

Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections.

OUR VISION:

The vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction 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's guest this morning is Lisa Colon Heron, Esq.!

 

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.

NABWIC's guest this morning is Lisa Colon Heron, Esq.!

 

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.

NABWIC's guest this morning is Andrea Whilby!

 

Andrea Whilby, President

Andrea Whilby is the President of Providian Construction Group, She is a General Contractor and  a dynamic leader in the South Florida Community. Andrea came to the United States with her family over 15 years ago from the Island of Jamaica to pursue her educational goals. She began her pursuits of an associate degree in Architecture at Broward Community College. While at BCC Andrea was a member of the honor society Phi Theta Kappa. There she served as Parliamentarian and then Vice President. She was a member of the Deans list several times and was honored in the Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges in 1995. Andrea Graduated with Honors from BCC and also received the distinguished Student in Business award in 1996. She then transferred to the University of Florida where she pursued her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Building Construction Management. While at the University Andrea was nominated to be a McNair Scholar in honor of the late Ronald E. McNair. She served as President of the National Association of Minority Contractors in the M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction in 1997. She was also nominated to the President’s list in 1997 and graduated with High Honors from the University of Florida. Andrea obtained her Masters Degree in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University and maintained her high standards for educational pursuits by graduating with high honors.

NABWIC's guest this morning is Andrea Whilby!

 

Andrea Whilby, President

Andrea Whilby is the President of Providian Construction Group, She is a General Contractor and  a dynamic leader in the South Florida Community. Andrea came to the United States with her family over 15 years ago from the Island of Jamaica to pursue her educational goals. She began her pursuits of an associate degree in Architecture at Broward Community College. While at BCC Andrea was a member of the honor society Phi Theta Kappa. There she served as Parliamentarian and then Vice President. She was a member of the Deans list several times and was honored in the Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges in 1995. Andrea Graduated with Honors from BCC and also received the distinguished Student in Business award in 1996. She then transferred to the University of Florida where she pursued her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Building Construction Management. While at the University Andrea was nominated to be a McNair Scholar in honor of the late Ronald E. McNair. She served as President of the National Association of Minority Contractors in the M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction in 1997. She was also nominated to the President’s list in 1997 and graduated with High Honors from the University of Florida. Andrea obtained her Masters Degree in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University and maintained her high standards for educational pursuits by graduating with high honors.

NABWIC's guest this morning is Robin Beale!

 

The National Association of Black Women in Construction is

"The Voice of Black Women in Construction" "The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities"

OUR MISSION: ?Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections.

OUR VISION:?The vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction 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