It’s no secret that like many other professions, the architecture, engineering and construction industries are predominantly made up of male workers. But more women are stepping into leadership roles in these industries, thanks in part to programs put in place to encourage girls to pursue STEM-related fields and companies making conscious efforts to be more inclusive in the hiring process.
Arkansas Money & Politics is proud to showcase some of the prominent women of AEC in Arkansas. These professionals have used their elevated designing, planning and building skills to shatter the glass ceilings in their respective industries and replace them with a solid foundation for future female leaders.
Lesya Morrison
Project Manager
Benchmark Group, Rogers
As a project manager at Benchmark Group, Lesya Morrison focuses on building long-term relationships with clients. She believes that strong and consistent communication is key, which is reflected in the interactions she has while overseeing a team of architects and designers and coordinating with multiple onsite contractors and engineers. With more than 200 projects to manage, Morrison has extensive project-design experience, including prototype development, shell plans, fuel stations and HVAC projects for large distribution centers. One of her most notable achievements includes managing a disaster project that consisted of a complete remodel. In addition, she handles project scheduling, quality control, budgeting and site visits. She also enjoys building training outlines with multiple disciplines to help streamline the training process for new employees, which has been very successful. She helps raise funds for the Rampy MS Research Foundation and Food 1st Fitness, a group of local athletes that spend time giving back to local charities.
