Women in Heavy Civil
Women in Heavy Civil (WIHC), led by members of the Beavers board, extends a warm welcome to both men and women in leadership positions within the industry.
Our mission is to attract, retain and promote women into the Heavy Civil Construction Industry.
Currently, women represent less than 10% of the workforce in operational roles within our sector of the construction industry. The result is our loss: many smart, talented individuals who could significantly contribute to Heavy Civil are not choosing this field.
Our membership includes both men and women in leadership positions within Heavy Civil who are committed to advancing the committee’s objectives. The committee’s leadership consists of Beavers board members, with membership including participants from Beavers member companies.
WIHC Mission
Fellowship – Provide opportunities for women to gather and share ideas and experiences around the current and envisioned environment in Heavy Civil workplace and educational settings
Support – Offer outreach and financial support for women embarking on (or advancing in) Heavy Civil careers. Mentorship and BCT scholarships are two examples of this support.
Training and Education – Provide educational opportunities for men and women interested in the expansion of the Heavy Civil workforce to include more women
WIHC Leadership
Mary Teichert (Chair), Teichert, Inc.
Teresa Arrighi, Teresa Arrighi Consulting
Jennifer Weidel, Morgner
Carol Cudworth, The Beavers, Inc.
Patty Dutra, The Dutra Group
Nicole English, Herzog Contracting Corp.
Talin Espinoza, Royal Electric
Anna Fontana, Colorado State University
Richard Grabinski, Flatiron
Roxanna Kharrazi, Shimmick Corporation
Dina Kimble, Royal Electric
Shonda Kroll, Granite Construction Co.
Dawn Lowers-Davis, Lowers Welding
Darla Macomber, AGC of California
Rae Magistro, Kiewit
Dee Oswald, Kiewit
Marie Patterson, California State University, Chico
Bridgette Pleasant, Bechtel
Matt Scott, Kiewit
Ashlea Scaglione, Traylor Brothers
Sarah Tacker, Flatiron
Elizabeth Torrez, Tenna
Mike Traylor, Traylor Brothers
Maria Wisniewski, BMO Harris Bank
Apply for a Scholarship
Our targeted scholarship program for women in the Heavy Civil sector aims to address workforce development challenges by clearly signaling our commitment to supporting and developing women in construction. While women can already win scholarships from the Beavers’ Charitable Trust (BCT), this initiative not only adds resources but also encourages more women to consider and pursue careers in our industry. https://thebeavers.org/guidelines
Additional Resources
AGC of California women’s history learning resource guide – https://agcofca-media.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/07104207/WIC-2022-Infographic.pdf
Connect with WIHC
Our events are coordinated to coincide with the annual Beavers events in California. This includes a luncheon held every January on the Thursday before the annual awards gala. Additionally, WIHC hosts a networking mixer each year at Beaverdilly in Napa, CA. We invite you to join us.
You can also connect with us by emailing info@thebeavers.org.
