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Crafting Excellence in Louisiana
A respected leader in New Orleans construction, Yamila Bertoniere focuses on quality, inclusivity and the long-term legacy of the trades.
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Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern covers economic trends and the intersection of architecture, design, and construction for Walls & Ceilings, with an emphasis on the forces reshaping the industry. She develops and amplifies content that connects construction professionals with the intelligence they need to compete and grow.
With more than 20 years of experience, Tanja has written for national business, consumer and trade publications. She holds a Master of Science in magazine publishing from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. She can be reached at kernt@bnpmedia.com.
Strategic Content Editor
ARTICLES
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Building on Family Foundations
After stepping into leadership of the Nathan Kimmel Company, Carol Schary expanded its reach while honoring the values that shaped its legacy.
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Supporting the Industry’s Backbone
Decades of work with NWCB have helped Tiina Freeman connect people, promote craftsmanship and strengthen the region’s wall and ceiling community.
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Leading a Family Legacy
As director of operations and estimating, Sarah Nichols helps guide her family’s exterior systems company into its next generation.
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From Broadcasting to Construction Leadership
Carmen Valencia applied storytelling and strategic communication skills to strengthen the voice of the wall and ceiling industry.
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Stronger Construction Strategy
From financial controls to technology adoption, Sierra De Sousa helps interior systems contractors plan, measure and execute with confidence.
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Mentorship and Balance
Senior project manager Ashley Ham encourages proactive mentoring and better work-life balance to strengthen the next generation of construction leaders.
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Building Trust Before the Bid
Through business development leadership, Karina Eshilian helps translate complex wall and ceiling scopes into clear value for owners and design teams.
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Turning Jobsite Pain Points Into Innovation
After careers in real estate and construction management, Sheila Cross created drywall finishing solutions that improve strength, consistency and jobsite efficiency.
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Safety Leadership in Construction
Through leadership at Curtis Partition and industry committees, Eve Biggers-Lewis promotes stronger safety culture and risk awareness.
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