Q&A

1. What’s the best career advice you’ve ever gotten?

The best career advice was to seek knowledge continually. This comes from experiences, interactions, and research. You can learn something new from almost everyone you meet.

2. What’s your favorite thing about MBP’s culture?

To me, MBP’s culture allows everyone to progress towards their goals. The environment leads to a group mentality that cares about others, whether internal team members or the quality of work product to support clients. The team is fair and honest and wants to do things the right way. This culture allows a space where all of us can grow and continue to reach new milestones in our careers.

3. What’s one skill or quality you believe is key to success in your field?

A skill that allows for success in the field is patience. In the construction industry, we work with new thoughts, ideas, and materials. The work can be high stress with much at stake. Patience to step back, understand others’ points of view, have empathy and understanding in discussions, and highlight goals allows the team to create a space for successful outcomes.

4. What’s your favorite part of working in this industry?

I enjoy working with people in construction. The diversity of backgrounds, stories, personalities, and areas of creativity, vision, and ingenuity creates a new and different experience each day.