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Diane Huerta WICNM Treasurer
When asked the following questions, she replied:
Did you plan to work in the construction industry?
No, I was in school and needed a job. I was browsing the newspaper and saw an ad for a local landscape supply company and said what the heck let’s try it. I ended up becoming their sales manager and have been in the industry for over 20 years.
What is your favorite thing about working in the construction industry?
I love the fact that I get to meet all sorts of people and assist them, whether it be a contractor or your weekend warrior. Every job I am involved in is unique and it’s so satisfying to see projects be complete with material I was able to provide.
Have you faced any challenges as a woman in construction?
Yes, like a lot of women in this field, I find that my knowledge and ability in this industry is often questioned. This just makes me strive harder. It's a tough industry, but well worth it.
If you could give advice to a young lady considering her future career, what would you tell her about the construction industry?
This industry has a lot to offer, and you may find it appealing to see things come to life from someone’s conceptual ideas. Everyday our industry is constantly changing with new concepts, newer technology, stricter guidelines, rules, and specs. This requires hard work, but with hard work anyone can achieve anything. This field allows all sorts of professions to come together to achieve a single landscape, infrastructure, etc. I believe it to be an exciting, at times overwhelming, but satisfying, and we can see more women getting involved and having larger roles with major impacts.
Next month, we'll meet Kelly Earnest
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