Congratulations to our newly elected leaders!
We are pleased to officially announce the 2025–2026 NAWIC National Board of Directors and thank you again to all members for your participation and continued commitment to NAWIC’s mission.
2025-2026 Upcoming National Board of Directors

President
Rita Brown
BCC+, CEO/President
State of Michigan
Transportation Commissioner
Lansing, MI

President-Elect

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer
Charris Sonne-Phinney
Commercial Construction Insurance Account Manager
Anchor Insurance & Surety, Inc.
Portland, OR

Parliamentarian
Doreen Bartoldus
PE; CCM
Jacobs Engineering
Greater New York
2025-2026 Upcoming Regional Director Candidates

Midwest Region director
Barb Allen
LEED AP
Levocity / 14%ers
Gr Kansas City, MO

North Central Region Director
Carla Klatt
LEED GA
Turner Construction Company
Toledo, OH

Northeast Region Director
Jillian Penkin
Penkin Consulting, LLC
Buffalo Niagara

Pacific Northwest Region Director
Dotty Johnson
CIT; CIS, CIT; CIS
Executive Assistant
Bouten Construction Company
Spokane, WA

Pacific Southwest Region Director
Kaitlyn Eaton
PHR; SHRM-CP
Big-D Construction
Salt Lake City, UT

South Atlantic Region Director
Natalye Jackson
Virtual Design Construction Specialist
M.B. Kahn
Columbia, SC

South Central Region Director
Tamara S. Crooks
Construction Manager
Byrne Construction Services
Fort Worth, TX

Southeast Region Director
Adriana Perez
Marketing Manager
White Cap
West Palm Beach, FL



