Check out Episode 59 - Creating Legacy, with Barbara G. Werther, Esq., and Jesse Garchik.
Barbara is an attorney practicing construction law and Member at Samek | Werther | Mills, LLC. Her principal goal is to assist clients in finding a path to resolve issues, eliminate disputes, and find sensible solutions to complicated legal issues. Barbara is also co-founder of the Women In Construction, Inc. (WIC) organization and has served as President of the annual Women in Construction Conference from 2006 to 2021.
Jesse Garchik is the founder and Principal of Garchik Consulting Solutions, LLC. Her firm supports nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses in the areas of strategic planning, communications, social media, fundraising, event planning, and volunteer committee management. She is a vital player in the success of The Women in Construction Conference, "the East Coast's premiere forum for education, professional development, and networking for women in the build industry".
In this episode, we discuss the importance of supporting women in our industry and how vital it is to reach back for the woman behind you. Barbara and Jesse, also mother and daughter, discuss how the legacy created by Barbara and her partner through the founding of WIC continues on under the guidance of Jesse, with a focus on elevating and celebrating women in our industry. Listen to their stories!!!!
The 17th Annual Women in Construction Conference will be held on October 19th, 2023, in Washington, DC.
