2025-2026 Governance Committee
Meet Our Leadership
APWC has a wonderful leadership team that loves to network and lift other women in the construction industry.
OUR MISSION
Building a stronger business network through empowering, encouraging, equipping, educating and elevating women in the construction industry.
ESTABLISHED 2016
APWC supports and welcomes all of us because we are ALL an active part of a successful construction economy in Texas.
OUR VISION
Leveling the playing field for women in construction. #LevelingThePlayingField
Mary Ellen Cook
Executive Member- Founding Member
Mary Ellen Cook – One of original APWC Founders and Business Development Leader for INSURICA a National Independently Owned Brokerage with my focus of 20+ years creating and maintaining relationships in the construction industry
Pam Donaldson
Executive Member- Founding Member
Pam serves as Vice President of Community Development at Gordon Highlander, where she leads trade partner and client relationship management along with community outreach initiatives. A founding board member of APWC Texas, Pam has held numerous leadership roles, including President (2020–2022), Past President (2022–2024), President Elect (2018–2020), and Website Director (2016–2018). She recently served as Past President/Advisor on the newly launched APWC Texas – Austin Chapter Board (2024–2025) and continues her leadership on the APWC Texas Governance Committee (2024–2026). Pam played a key role in launching the Austin Chapter and has assisted with the Houston Chapter launch. Her passion lies in championing women in construction and commercial real estate, giving back to the next generation, and creating lasting impact through servant leadership and strategic vision.
Shelley Hines
Executive Member
Shelley Hines is the President/Owner, strategic planner and financial leader for DCG Environmental, (DCG) an Asbestos and Mold Consulting Company. Drawing upon a successful career in the corporate world, Ms. Hines’ vision and business expertise enabled her to create a growth plan and organizational structure for the company which has allowed it to thrive and remain competitive. Her focus on customer service, team cohesiveness, training, innovation, and financial responsibility have allowed DCG to grow quickly. Shelley believes that honesty, integrity and responsibility are the key values that make DCG successful!
Kelly Smith
Executive Member
CEO and majority owner of All Tech Electric, LLC. All Tech is an electrical contractor & 2nd generation family business established in 2003 with offices in Texas and Ohio.
Marie Rutledge
Executive Member
Marie has served on the board of APWC and currently contributes her expertise as a member of the Marketing Committee. She has played a key role in growing the organization’s visibility through thoughtful, strategic marketing. Giving back has always been important to her, and she remains active in community efforts that connect people and create meaningful impact.
Chelsea McCoy
Liaison Member- Austin Chapter
Chelsea McCoy is the Account Manager at Texas Traditions Roofing, a commercial roofing company. With a strong background in sales and Purchasing Cooperatives, Chelsea is focused on driving growth in the public sector. She specializes in collaborating with school districts, cities, counties, and other government entities. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys working out, running, hiking with her dog Lincoln, and spending quality time with her family and friends.