In honor of National Women in Construction Week, Alliant is proud to highlight women working in the Construction industry: women who push through boundaries and inspire the people around them. 

To understand what motivates and drives them, Alliant asked them a series of questions and received very inspirational answers. To read their stories, click below.

Jigisha Desai
Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer
Granite Construction

"The construction industry is an amazing industry, one that builds something tangible."


Erika Kilgore
Director, Risk Management
Zachry Corporation

"Construction is tangible, you can put your hands on it and see what you created. "

Mary Ann Krautheim
Vice President, Insurance & Surety
Skanska USA Civil


"Construction is comprised of the most honest, hardworking people you would ever want to meet and who doesn’t love that?"

Christine Phillips
Senior Director, Risk Management
Benards Bros. Inc.

"There are so many opportunities within construction, which gives us the opportunity to find what we’re passionate about. It’s all there in one place."


Krista Twesma
Senior Vice President, Risk Management
Mortenson Construction

"Exuding confidence really does make a difference, especially for women in the construction industry."
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