The People Equation: Talent Strategies and Best Practices
Hosted by Women Building Washington
Space is limited.
Your company’s greatest asset is its people.
On and off the job site, people drive progress, build success, and shape the future of your company. Having a people-centric environment helps with hiring and retaining your team members.
Join us for this insightful and interactive roundtable event to share and learn about talent strategies and best practices from other ABC members.
An experienced HR expert leads each table topic, and you’ll rotate through all five discussions for maximum insight and impact.
The People Equation covers five essential topics:
- Recruiting: Luis Castillo, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.
- Retention & Benefits: Kathy Humm, Founder, NTP HR LLC
- Training & Development: Jennifer Vedrani, Human Resources Manager, Southway Builders
- Wellness: Carin Pearson, Benefits Specialist, Harkins Builders
- Engagement: Katy Porras, VP of Human Resources, The Bartley Corporation
Walk away with actionable strategies, fresh ideas, and a renewed focus on the people who make it all happen.
September 11, 2025
8:00-10:00 AM
Manor Country Club | 14901 Carrolton Rd, Rockville, MD 20853
Agenda:
- 8:00-8:30 am: Registration and breakfast
- 8:30-9:30 am: Rotation of table topics (5 tables for 10 minutes each)
- 9:30-10:00 am: Summary and best practices
MEMBER: $99/ person
Space is limited--register early.
No refunds for no-shows or cancellations on or after noon/12:00pm on September 8, 2025. Substitutions from your company are permitted at any time. For any questions, please Contact ABC Staff.
See Who is Coming!
(thru 9/7/2025)
| Company |
Name |
| Altimate Electric, Inc. |
Christina Selby |
| Altimate Electric, Inc. |
Eileen Voigt |
| CHUTES International |
Taylor Cisneros |
| CHUTES International |
Heidi Wood |
| Columbia Woodworking |
Dena Nihart |
| Columbia Woodworking |
Scott Tompkins |
| Diversified Safety Services |
Kelsey Osgood |
| Donohoe Construction Company |
Mary Koelliker |
| Harkins Builders |
Megha Patel |
| Henley Construction Co., Inc. |
Tracy Quick |
| HESS Construction Company, LLC |
Aimee Ibacache |
| Mid Atlantic Contracting, Inc. |
Courtney Lucas |
| Miller & Long Co., Inc. |
Luis Campos |
| NTP HR LLC |
Kathy Humm |
| PCC Construction Components, Inc. |
Katy Press |
| Potomac Construction Services |
Nina DiSandro |
| Press Mechanical Contractors, Inc |
Franque Minor |
| Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. |
Luis Castillo |
| Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. |
Noah Monnig |
| Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. |
Aaron Shapiro |
| Southway Builders, Inc. |
Jennifer Vedrani |
| The Bartley Corporation |
Teralynn Marvel |
| The Bartley Corporation |
Katy Porras |