2026Board of Directors
Meet the leadership team building a stronger network and lifting other women across the Houston construction industry.
Our Mission
Building a stronger business network through empowering, encouraging, equipping, educating and elevating women in the construction industry.
Our Vision
Leveling the playing field for women in construction.
Executive Officers
Kaleena Lamb
President
Facility Operations & Construction
A construction and facility operations professional known for her attention to detail, safety commitment, and solution-oriented approach, with a passion for continuous learning and growth.
Lauren Records
President Elect
INSURICA
A trusted advisor at INSURICA who leads with empathy and active listening, drawing on prior experience in women's health and pediatric behavioral health to help organizations grow while mitigating risk.
Shelley Hines
Past President
DCG Environmental
President and owner of DCG Environmental, an asbestos and mold consulting firm she built on honesty, integrity, and responsibility, with a focus on service, training, and innovation.
Monik Hernández
Treasurer
NW Safety, Inc.
Founder and Principal of NW Safety, a Houston occupational safety firm specializing in OSHA compliance and bilingual workforce development, and an advocate for safer workplaces and next-generation safety leaders.
Directors
Katrina Cantu
Director of Marketing & Communications
Commercial General Contractor
With family roots in construction, Katrina found her passion for the industry under strong leadership at a commercial general contractor and now provides tools and support to others in the field.
Angela Covington
Director of Events & Professional Development
Taylor Ryan
Managing Director at Taylor Ryan with 15+ years of recruitment experience across oil & gas, multifamily, and commercial real estate; an active BOMA member and guest speaker on talent recruitment and retention.
Ali-Marie Brooks
Director of Membership
Ruppert Landscape
A Northern Virginia native who began as an estimator and grew into Senior Estimator and Business Development Manager at Ruppert Landscape; passionate about family, reading, and staying active.
Zelda Azua
Director of Philanthropy
Boko's Builders — Founding Member
A Texas native with residential and commercial construction experience and a founding member of Boko's Builders, active with the Texas Ramp Project, Children's Shelter of San Antonio, and Rebuilding Together.
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