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TCA is celebrating Women all month long, by recognizing all women across the entire construction industry! Below are profiles of women who have been nominated for a feature. We thank you all for being leaders in our industry and celebrate your great achievements.

Stephanie Robinson, Manager, Building Sciences, WSP Canada Inc.

Stephanie Robinson is the Manager for the Building Sciences team of WSP Canada Inc. in Ottawa, Ontario. She has over 13 years of experience in investigation, design, contract administration, and construction review of building envelope components for new and existing construction in both Canada and the United States. Stephanie Robinson is inspired by the reality that no two buildings are built exactly the same and recognizes that there is more than one solution to every challenge. She leads technical decisions for roofing and cladding projects to support Building Sciences teams across Canada and believes that careful consideration of every option will lead to a unique strategy to both fulfill a client's needs and optimize a building's performance. Stephanie is a licensed professional engineer in Ontario and a Level 2 Certified Thermographer. She has served on the Board for the Building Envelope Council Ottawa Region (BECOR) and currently serves as President of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) Quebec Ontario Chapter.

Sarah Jamieson, National Sales & Business Development Manager, EMSL Canada Inc.

Sarah is an active member of our construction industry with almost 20 years' experience, starting with an internship while studying Business Management at Humber College. Since then, she has gone on to be a leading example for women in our industry. Sarah is the National Sales & Business Development Manager with EMSL Canada Inc., a North American Analytical Environmental Laboratory. At the time Sarah was hired, EMSL Canada had a single, Toronto-based lab. The US-based parent company hired Sarah to head up sales for Canada and develop and expand the company's national growth strategy. Under Sarah, EMSL Canada has increased their Canadian sales tenfold in as many years. Sarah has been a member of EACO (Environmental Abatement Council of Ontario) since 2012, serving on the Board of Directors since 2014, as the first woman elected to the Board, and since then, Sarah has continued paving the way and holds the title of Vice-President of EACO. Sarah is a member of EIA (Environmental Information Association, North America) and founded the Women's Committee in 2018. She has a passion for supporting women and presents at the EIA National Conference yearly. In 2019 Sarah received an award for "Communications" from the EIA (Environmental Information Association, North America) for her dedication to creating a platform and support of women within the Environmental Industry. Throughout Sarah's professional career, Sarah has shown impressive attributes in networking, communication, and relationship development; however, it is her work ethic and her ability to increase her technical knowledge base continually that have cemented her reputation as a leader in the industry. We look forward to many more years of success and support through Sarah's achievements for like-minded women of our industry.

Meagan Kikuta, Design Professional Rep, Tremco Roofing

Meagan Kikuta is a Design Professional Rep for Tremco Roofing in Ontario. Meagan completed her Bachelors in Architecture and Masters in Civil Engineering, both specializing in Building Science. She is also a LEED Accredited Professional and holds her Project Management Professional Certificate. In her 11 year career, she has had the opportunity to work in many different fields within the construction industry including, Consulting Engineering, Restoration General Contracting, and Materials Manufacturing and Sales. She is extremely proud to be part of the movement helping to promote the presence of skilled women on construction sites.   In her current role at Tremco, Meagan works with design professionals to design high-performance roofing and waterproofing solutions with an emphasis on quality, sustainability and life-cycle costing. She is also dedicated to providing meaningful education to the industry and has presented over 300 seminars, presentations, and, recently, webinars since joining Tremco in 2017. Her enthusiasm and passion for all things building envelope and roofing have led her friends and family to learn new terminology and anecdotes unwillingly.   Meagan currently serves as Treasurer for the Southern Ontario Chapter of IIBEC and has been an active member of the organization since 2017. She also served three terms on the Board of the Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) after being elected onto the Board in 2018. When she's not working or volunteering, you can find Meagan in the forest hiking with her dog Ben.

Angie Mian, CCP, National Credit and Collections Manager, PERI Formwork Systems Inc.

Angie is National Credit and Collections Manager for a leading international formwork and scaffold systems supplier, PERI Formwork Systems Inc. She began her career in Credit and Collections 12 years ago, commencing her career as an entry-level AR Administrator. Through the years, Angie's commitment and ambition to learn and develop have been key to her success. Receiving her Credit Specialist Certificate in 2016 and pursuing further studies with the Credit Institute of Canada, Angie achieved her Certified Credit Professional Designation and remains a current active member of the Credit Institute of Canada.   In her role as National Credit and Collections Manager, Angie advises PERI on issues of contract interpretation, collections strategies, legal issues, and credit management. She is an important and valued member of the PERI team. Angie appreciates the many opportunities and support she has received from a great organization and the exceptional leaders and mentors she has encountered within the construction industry over the years.

Lisa Laronde, President, Powell Group of Companies

Lisa Laronde is President of The Powell Group of Companies' Road Safety Division - a leader in the Highway & Roadway Safety Industry - encompassing companies such as Powell Contracting, Pivot Safety Products, Summit Rentals, and Infrastructure Logistics.    Powell Contracting was recently chosen by the Toronto Construction Association as the "Best of the Best" in 2020 for the Category of Community Leader Award. Lisa's appointment to President is, in no small part, a contributing factor to the organization's success in this area. She embodies the company's current state, excited to take on the future after another strong year of growth and successful projects, despite unprecedented obstacles. Lisa has played a crucial role in the growth of the Powell organization, with over 15 years of experience and expertise in maximizing organizational operating performance and achieving its financial goals, something she has implemented in her 5 years at Powell. Her leadership style is one of inclusivity and knowledge sharing, and she excels as a mentor to other female employees.    Lisa is a committee member for George Brown College's 'Women in Construction' and 'Program Advisory Committee.' She believes that we must continue to do more to attract women and minorities to the industry, as it will greatly benefit from different views, different mindsets, and different skill sets.   The construction industry is starting to change, and Lisa is very excited to be part of the diverse and inclusive industry it is changing into.

Kelly (Smith) Newell, Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Expert, Haag Canada 

Kelly (Smith) Newell is a Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Expert for Haag Canada in Toronto. Newell has over twenty-three years of experience consulting on matters pertaining to hazardous materials in public and private sector buildings. She has accumulated a diverse compliment of skills and knowledge enabling her to effectively investigate the potential impact of contaminants in built environments before determining and managing the most appropriate / required remediation process from a health and safety perspective. Newell often collaborates with Haag Canada’s multi-disciplinary root cause analysis and remediation experts to ensure an optimal remediation to mitigate future risks while complying with health and safety regulations, standards and guidelines to ultimately protect constructors and the public.

Norine Jones, President and General Manager, Power Environmental/Power Vac Services

Norine Jones is the President and General Manager of Power Environmental/Power Vac Services. Norine is heavily involved in the company's day-to-day operations both on the HVAC cleaning side and the abatement side of the business. She is often out on the road visiting sites, completing estimates, and meeting customers to make sure they fully understand the project they are undertaking. Norine is a people person and loves to spend time teaching all clients any information they need with respect to the work Power Environmental/Power Vac Services is completing for them and what they will need going forward to get the best value from their property. Norine has a passion for advancing the safety of the abatement industry and providing the very best quality work for every single client, regardless of the size of the project.    Coming from 10 years in the automotive industry, Norine is no stranger to a male-dominated industry. The experience gained as both a service manager and body shop manager in that industry has served her well in the construction industry. After about 15 years of working in the industry at Power Environmental/Power Vac Services with her father, she eventually bought the company in 2015. Power Environmental/Power Vac Services still runs with the same integrity and focus on customer service that it always has. Norine looks forward to the opportunity to service all of her clients.

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