Women in AEC

The architect, engineering and construction (AEC) fields have long been dominated by male professionals. But in recent years, each field is opening up to more women, and that includes Arkansas firms. These professionals are making significant contributions to the industry. …

November’s focus on architecture, engineering and construction gives Arkansas Money & Politics an opportunity to recognize prominent women in fields which traditionally have been male dominated. Many Arkansas professionals are proving that women can thrive in these industries, whether their …

Jieyang Xie Lexicon Jieyang Xie of Lexicon’s Prospect Steel is a skilled project coordinator with 12 years of experience in steel fabrication. She specializes in estimating, production control and project coordination for various structural steel projects. The native of China …

Stephanie Whorton Benchmark Group Stephanie Whorton joined Benchmark Group in 2009 as a permit coordinator. She was later promoted to senior permitting specialist, for which she excelled at working closely with multiple clients, jurisdictions and team members to gain approval …

Bridgette Smith Baldwin & Shell Construction Co. Bridgette Smith is entrusted with the responsibility of managing the service department at Baldwin & Shell Construction Co., which is headquartered in Little Rock. Smith adeptly handles a wide spectrum of projects spanning …

Magen Schlesier Prospect Steel Magen Schlesier joined Lexicon in Little Rock in 2023 and transitioned to the fabrication group at Prospect Steel, a division of Lexicon, as a structural steel fabrication estimator in July. With eight years of industry experience, …

Kimberly Moore Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas After 20-plus years of experience working for Koontz Electric Co. in Morrilton, Kimberly Moore joined the Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas in 2023 as apprenticeship coordinator. She coordinates the electrical and …

Angi McDaniel Nabholz Angi McDaniel joined Nabholz in 2016 as director of marketing communications. She has built and led a specialized in-house marketing team of creative professionals to modernize the Nabholz brand. Under her leadership, Nabholz has developed a marketing …

Beth Maris Nabholz Beth Maris has worked at Nabholz for 24 years on many projects, including Little Rock Southwest Magnet High School, the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management Operations Center in North Little Rock and the Devil Dog Arena for …

Amanda Mack Baldwin & Shell Construction Co. Amanda Mack is director of human resources at Baldwin & Shell Construction Co., which is headquartered in Little Rock. Since joining the company in 2018, she has overseen human resources strategy, employee relations, …