Articles by Tanja Kern

In its inaugural Women Who Build, Walls & Ceilings honors 17 leaders shaping construction through innovation, craftsmanship, mentorship and executive leadership.

A respected leader in New Orleans construction, Yamila Bertoniere focuses on quality, inclusivity and the long-term legacy of the trades.

After stepping into leadership of the Nathan Kimmel Company, Carol Schary expanded its reach while honoring the values that shaped its legacy.

Decades of work with NWCB have helped Tiina Freeman connect people, promote craftsmanship and strengthen the region’s wall and ceiling community.

As director of operations and estimating, Sarah Nichols helps guide her family’s exterior systems company into its next generation.

Carmen Valencia applied storytelling and strategic communication skills to strengthen the voice of the wall and ceiling industry.

From financial controls to technology adoption, Sierra De Sousa helps interior systems contractors plan, measure and execute with confidence.

Senior project manager Ashley Ham encourages proactive mentoring and better work-life balance to strengthen the next generation of construction leaders.

Through business development leadership, Karina Eshilian helps translate complex wall and ceiling scopes into clear value for owners and design teams.

After careers in real estate and construction management, Sheila Cross created drywall finishing solutions that improve strength, consistency and jobsite efficiency.