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NABWIC TALKS WITH NABWIC WOMEN IN THE WATER INDUSTRY | Lambert, Beard and Henry

Host Jada Williams talks with women in construction in the water industry.
Special Guests:
Beverly Beard -WT Stevens, iNC.
Tylene Henry, MBA - UjIma Services, LLC
Dr. Esther Lambert - Corporate Project Services, Inc.
Students who are trades or college-bound will be able to (1) expand their career and skillsets (2) Learn about opportunities for training, mentorship and scholarships
Construction professionals will be able to (1) Network with other water professionals (2) Learn about forecasted water opportunities
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH CHRIS BARLOW, PROJECT MANAGER, BLACK & VEATCH

Chris Barlow, P.E., CDT
Project Manager and Process Design Engineer
Mr. Barlow is an experienced project manager and design engineer that has focused his practice on the analysis and design of municipal water utility projects, primarily in southeast Florida, since 2001.  This experience has developed through the execution of numerous drinking water, wastewater, and water reclamation projects.  These projects include the successful completion of numerous rehabilitation and new designs of
pump station installations   |   pipeline projects,   | water treatment and supply projects;hydraulic modeling and master planning of water distribution and wastewater collection systems;permitting, construction observations, construction administration, and final regulatory certification of these projects.
Chris graduated from the University of Florida in 1998, with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering.  He received a pre-engineering Associates in Art from Gulf Coast Community College, after an enlistment in the US Navy. Chris has been married to his wife Cindy, since 2000.  They have two teenagers, Kyle and Kayla that attend Jupiter Community High School.  
Contact:: Chris Barlow, P.E.*, CDT | Project Manager |
Florida & Caribbean | Water Business | Black & Veatch Corporation | M +1 561-236-2858 | D +1 754-229-3130 |  BarlowC@BV.com
 
NABWIC's Vision: OUR VISION is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in the construction industry.

NABWIC TALKS WITH BRADY NEPPLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEAM FL

Hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom talk with Brady Nepple, Executive Director, TEAMFL.
Brady has worked for TEAMFL since 2016. Helping to revitalize the organization by doubling membership and adding programs to improve RIO for members. After working in the IT world for 17 years.  Brady transitioned into the transportation industry as a Vice President with TEAMFL.  Brady manages the operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and financial reporting for TEAMFL.  In 2019 the board of directors promoted Brady to the Executive Director of TEAMFL.  Under Brady’s leadership, TEAMFL has grown and expanded membership, services, and event participation offered to members. A graduate of the University of Phoenix, Brady holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.
Contact:
Brady Nepple | Executive Director | 2121 Camden Road | Suite B | Orlando, Florida  32803 | Cell:  (407) 920-6488 | Phone: (407) 896-0035 | www.TEAMFL.org
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NABWIC's Vision:
The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.
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NABWIC TALKS WITH BRADY NEPPLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEAMFL

Hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom talk with Brady Nepple, Executive Director, TEAMFL.
Brady has worked for TEAMFL since 2016. Helping to revitalize the organization by doubling membership and adding programs to improve RIO for members. After working in the IT world for 17 years.  Brady transitioned into the transportation industry as a Vice President with TEAMFL.  Brady manages the operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and financial reporting for TEAMFL.  In 2019 the board of directors promoted Brady to the Executive Director of TEAMFL.  Under Brady’s leadership, TEAMFL has grown and expanded membership, services, and event participation offered to members. A graduate of the University of Phoenix, Brady holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.
Contact:
Brady Nepple | Executive Director | 2121 Camden Road | Suite B | Orlando, Florida  32803 | Cell:  (407) 920-6488 | Phone: (407) 896-0035 | www.TEAMFL.org

NABWIC TALKS with Luis Casado, Senior VP, Water Business Dir. Gannett Fleming

About our Special Guest:
Luis serves as Gannett Fleming’s Water Business Line director, with more than 25 years of experience on some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the southern U.S. and Central and South America. He is responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic expansion of Gannett Fleming’s growing water sector and is a recognized thought leader on the topic of smart infrastructure.
Luis Casado serves as Gannett Fleming’s Water Business Line director, with more than 25 years of experience on some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the southern U.S. and Central and South America. He is responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic expansion of Gannett Fleming’s growing water sector and is a recognized thought leader on the topic of smart infrastructure. 
Luis’ dynamic career ranges from community programs to large international infrastructure projects, but his passion is in providing community improvements that ensure quality of life and environmental stewardship.Luis earned a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. A dedicated member of the community,he partners with several student chapters of Engineers Without Borders and is past president of the Miami-Dade Architects and Engineers Society.  He also served on the advisory board of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and as chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee for the City of Doral, FL. 
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NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH BRADY NEPPLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEAMFL

Hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom talk with Brady Nepple, Executive Director, TEAMFL.
Brady has worked for TEAMFL since 2016. Helping to revitalize the organization by doubling membership and adding programs to improve RIO for members. After working in the IT world for 17 years.  Brady transitioned into the transportation industry as a Vice President with TEAMFL.  Brady manages the operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and financial reporting for TEAMFL.  In 2019 the board of directors promoted Brady to the Executive Director of TEAMFL.  Under Brady’s leadership, TEAMFL has grown and expanded membership, services, and event participation offered to members. A graduate of the University of Phoenix, Brady holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.
Contact:
Brady Nepple | Executive Director | 2121 Camden Road | Suite B | Orlando, Florida  32803 | Cell:  (407) 920-6488 | Phone: (407) 896-0035 | www.TEAMFL.org
REGISTER FOR TEAM FL AND NABWIC'S INFRASTRUCTURE RE-IMAGINED
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 - 15, 2021
VISIT TEAMFL.ORG FOR REGISTRATION LINK OR VISIT https://nabwic.org/events/event_list.asp
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NABWIC's Vision:
The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.
NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH YVONNE MCCLAIN, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER FOR CMTS

As Chief Operating Officer for CMTS, Yvonne McClain is responsible for the successful execution of all contracts. She has served as Principal-in-Charge on a number of projects, specifically augmenting agencies with on-call support services. Ms. McClain has over 25 years of experience in construction management and is an expert in the management of construction support services. She has successfully overseen more than $25 million in staff support services for large capital improvement programs throughout the United States. Serving as the client lead on municipal owner’s representative contracts, she has managed program implementation that includes staffing, outreach, and training. Yvonne serves as the primary point of contact for the clients to ensure appropriate talent is deployed on all programs and appropriate metrics for performance management are in place. Mrs. McClain has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Oklahoma and has lived in Jacksonville, FL since 2009.  Yvonne is also a NABWIC member with ties to the Northeast Florida Area where she serves as the local chair for the Education committee
Yvonne McClain, Chief Operating Officer | CMTS LLC | 8837 Goodby’s Executive Dr., Ste 2 |Jacksonville, FL 32217 | Office: (904) 739-9804 |Mobile: (503) 201-8787 | ymcclain@cmtsllc.com
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NABWIC's Vision:
The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.
NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH VIDA MANNINGS, DIRECTOR, SPECIAL PROJECTS, METROLINK

Vida Mannings is an accomplished transportation professional whose progressive leadership capability have brought forth system changes that have positively impacted millions of people. Energetic relationship-building and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to influence decision-makers, have made her a central player in the myriad of transitions and reforms in public transit for more than 30 years.  Currently, she serves as the Director of Special Projects in the CEO’s Office at the Southern California Regional Rail Authority.  In this role, Vida leads initiatives for the commuter rail agency that is focused on strengthening relationships with private sector partners headquartered in the Authority’s six-county service area.
Vida is a graduate of Leadership APTA and serves on the Leadership APTA Committee.  She is a former Vice Chair of APTA's Diversity Council, an APTA Nominating Committee participant, and an active member of the Southern California chapters of WTS and COMTO.  She has a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Transportation from North Carolina A&T State University.
Vida Mannings, MURP | Director of Special Projects (CEO's Office) | Southern California Regional Rail Authority | 900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, California 90017 \ manningsv@scrra.net 
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NABWIC's Vision:
The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.
NABWIC.ORG