The story of our lives is written one day at a time. One success at a time. One failure at a time. One solitary moment at a time. Often, life’s defining moments happen without our knowledge.
In an industry dominated by men, it can be an intimidating feat for a woman to step into the service trades. However, I know from first-hand experience that women are out there who not only desire this career path but excel at it. And we need more of them.
A world full of noise and distraction is at our fingertips. We are so busy watching other peoples’ lives on our screens we’ve forgotten to be present in our own. Just when you think you’re in the zone, being effective - PING, DING, BUZZ - notifications tell you, “look over here, I’ve got something shiny!”
Eight recipients were awarded a scholarship for the upcoming 2018 spring semester for their outstanding work, experience and passion for their chosen service trades industry.
As a woman who owns and operates a full-service restoration business, I'm glad to see that old perceptions are beginning to change. Every woman in our industry can share that same sense of satisfaction. We know we're making a difference as both leaders and women in our field.
Every single woman had an impressive resume. A few had some traits and success that especially stood out. You likely saw a few quotes from other women in restoration throughout this article.
Shelli’s tenure in the restoration and construction industries has come in waves. From about 2000 to 2008, she co-owned a restoration and construction company, but it was taken out by the housing market crash.
