Lisa Garney is a lawyer, master plumber, certified concrete plant manager, small business owner and entrepreneur. She is the president and founder of LMG Construction, LMG Professional Services, and G2 Construction. Over the years, her companies have grown to be leading WBE contractors, construction managers, and program managers in the Kansas City region with a diverse portfolio of projects, including aviation, industrial, commercial plumbing and ready-mix supply in both the public and private sectors. In LMG’s first 4 years in business it completed over $60 M in federal and military contracts. LMG is proud to be part of the team working on the new terminal for Kansas City International airport.

Lisa is a strong advocate for women in all areas of construction and is known for her ability to navigate city hall, affirmative action, and construction law to help bring projects to reality while providing opportunity for women and minorities. Lisa was a member of the WCOE KC Formation and Bylaws committee, attended the Women Build America National WCOE “Women Build America” conference, and is a featured SBA contractor.

As well as her membership with the Builders Association PAC Committee, she has experience with government relations on local, state and national levels. Lisa is passionate about workforce development and created an in-house skilled-trades training program, LMG University, teaching commercial plumbing.

Elisabeth DeCoursey is the Managing Partner and President of Kansas City Testing & Engineering LLC (KCTE). She has overall responsibility for the business operations and employees of KCTE and develops new opportunities through strategic marketing, business development and general sales. She is responsible for negotiation, review, and approval of proposals and contracts as well as all aspects of financial and personnel management for the company.

Her career spans 18 years of diverse experience with accounting, finance, and payroll and 11 years of managing projects ranging in size from $3M to $32M and with up to 100 project team members. She is also an ACI-certified concrete technician and a licensed well driller in the state of Kansas.

Ashley Tumberger is president of Premier Mechanical Products LLC, a woman-owned commercial and industrial construction materials fabricator and supplier in Olathe, KS. Premier specifically focuses on mechanical scopes and offers a wide range of solutions for the commercial and industrial market including PVC and metal fittings, insulation and jackets within the fabricated metal products sector.

Ashley has owned and operated Premier Mechanical Products for over six years, has seven employees, and generates over $1.5 million in annual revenues. Premier is proud to be part of the team working on the new terminal for Kansas City International airport.

Julie Farrell became president and owner of DB Flooring LLC (Regents Flooring) in 2015. DB is a certified full-service commercial flooring dealer and installation company based in Lenexa, KS. Her project team and trained installers are known for taking a collaborative approach to build relationships with her clients and construction partners and for assuring a quality installation.

DB Flooring is active regionally with a wide-ranging project portfolio that includes corporate offices, healthcare, government, education, sports and recreation, religious, industrial and retail.

Susan Remington is the President and owner of Pro-Mechanical, LLC, a union Plumbing and Mechanical company (Plumbers Local #8 and Pipefitters Local #533) based in Oak Grove, MO. Pro-Mechanical works mainly in the Kansas City area specializing in commercial remodel and new builds for hospitals and the military bases as well as local school districts and other public sector clients.

Her firm is currently working on one of Kansas City’s prized fountains near the KC Zoo, a new Fire Station for KCMO and two new elementary schools.

Dianna Richardson is the President of Richardson Hauling, Inc., a trucking company in the Kansas City Metro area. Dianna has led her team to work on projects such as the Kauffman Performing Arts Building, The Gateway Interchange Constructors Project (KDOT’s first design build project), the Manchester Bridge, and many of the water and utility projects in Kansas City.

In 2018 Dianna started and added a new business, KC TruckWorx, specializing in maintenance and repair of diesel trucks and heavy construction equipment.

Sheila Ohrenberg is the President of Sorella Group, Inc., a national contractor and building material supplier based in Lenexa, KS. Sorella Group Inc. has expanded services throughout the continental United States and includes specialty and interior finishes for high-profile projects in the commercial, education, healthcare, military and science and technology sectors.

Sheila is responsible for providing the direction of the company, maintaining and reinforcing the company culture, leading the team, and overseeing decisions regarding the organization’s future growth, using a collaborative style to build lasting relationships with clients, partners, and the community.