b'BUILDING MOMENTUMWith new board members, events and energy on tap for 2022,Manitoba Women in Construction plans to continue what theyve startedThe women of Manitoba Women in Construction (MWC) are putting plans in motion for the future of the group. Now in its eighth year, MWC has grown significantly since its inception, and according to the groups executive, theres no sign of slowing down. With new board members, fresh ideas and original passion, MWC is ready to continue building momentum.Build Manitoba sat down with three of MWCs board members to discuss whats new for 2022.BUILD MANITOBA: Tell me about theand experience. I have learned a lot MWC board. What do the new boardabout leadership, commitment and members bring to the table? how dedication to promoting MWCs AMANDA NORTH: The MWC boardrole in the construction industry can is made up of an amazing group ofmake a huge difference for everyone. It women who share a common goal ofis so impressive to see our past chairs supporting, promoting and retainingcontinue to support and represent our women in the construction industry.industry by participating in other boards Our new board members not onlyand committees. Seeing our most recent bring passion to our mandate, but alsochair, Ellowyn Nadeau, become the first eagerness to introduce and incorporatefemale WCA chair in their history is an new ideas and initiatives. incredible testament to her dedication to Amanda North, MWC Chairour industry. Defence Construction Canada BM: What have you learned from BM: What do you bring to the role? the former MWC chairs? What are your goals for your term?AN: Our past chairs have beenAN: I started with MWC when it incredibly instrumental in my growthwas originally founded, and I have 2022 MWC BOARD OF DIRECTORSChair: Amanda North, Trades Outreach Director: Leah Peters,Director-at-Large/Sponsorship:Defence Construction Canada PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Sheena Braun, Westland Construction Ltd.Vice Chair: Kayla Gervais, Social Events Director: Sharon Malenki,Director-at-Large: Kateryna Kreftsun, Bockstael Construction Ltd. PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Number TEN Architectural GroupSecretary: Alyssa Malenchak, Communications Director: Hayley Akre,Director-at-Large: Jacqueline Bird Construction Republic Architecture Inc. Kostenchuk, AMC Foam TechnologiesPast Chair: Ellowyn Nadeau, Membership Director: Jillian Schofield,Director-at-Large: Priscila Calderon, Red River College Polytechnic Bird Construction Black Diamond ConcreteWCA Liaison: Jaqueline Gershman,Professional Development Director:Director-at-Large: Jessie Gregory, Winnipeg Construction Association Nadine Speirs, Metal Depot Ltd. Wolfrom Engineering Ltd.CONCRETE RESTORATION SERVICES Parkade Repairs/MaintenanceBalcony Repairs Structural Concrete RepairsBuilding EnvelopeSealant Services Waterproofing 204-254- 0072RECEPTION@TEMPLEME TALROOFS .COMCarlson Commercial & Industrial Services Ltd. W W W.T E M P L E M E TA L R O O F S . C O M1035 Mission St., Winnipeg, MB CanadaR2J 0A4 Ph: (204) 233-0671 Fax: (204) 233-6938 FABRICATION ROLL FORMINGINSTALLATIONwww.carlsoncommercial.cawww.carlsonindustrial.ca34 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'