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STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT OF STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SHARES BELIEFS, VALUES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Stockton Unified Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rodriguez has completed her first full year as Stockton Unified School District superintendent. Under her leadership, the graduation rates have been the highest in SUSD history, chronic absenteeism has been reduced and literacy rates have increased.
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SR DIVERSIFIED
BREAKING BARRIERS AND BUILDING SUCCESS IN CONSTRUCTION
In the rugged world of construction, where steel beams and concrete foundations reign supreme, a new force is emerging — one that’s reshaping the industry landscape with a fresh perspective and unwavering determination. SR Diversified (SRD), a dynamic women-led company, is making waves and shattering stereotypes in a field long populated by men.
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SRBX & CIEF
The Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange (SRBX) has been a cornerstone of the local business community for over a century, bringing together thousands of professionals from the construction industry and creating a space for them to build their next project — both literally and figuratively.
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KITCHELL
WELCOMING WOMEN TO THE AEC INDUSTRY
Kitchell, offering design, development, construction, facility planning and maintenance services, leads the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry in welcoming, supporting and promoting women.
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HENSEL PHELPS
LEADING GENERAL CONTRACTOR UPLIFTS AND EMPOWERS WOMEN
Hensel Phelps, one of the nation’s largest and most successful general contractors, thrives on having a diverse workforce and these three women are part of their success story.
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AIR SYSTEMS SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION
CELEBRATING THE PASSING OF THE TORCH AND NEW LEADERSHIP
Air Systems Service & Construction welcomes Connor Westover as president in a transfer of leader-ship from his father, Garry Westover, who co-founded the company nearly 30 years ago.
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The Way We Work: Michael J. Facenda
A glimpse into the daily life of the president of Sky River Casino
Michael J. Facenda oversees 1,600 employees, 14 food outlets, 82 table games and 2,100 slot machines — and don’t forget the pastry shop.
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Dilemma of the Month: How Do I Deal With a Micromanager?
Boss always looking over your shoulder? Evil HR Lady says
they may be a control freak, or it could be due
to poor performance on your end. Here’s how to move
forward.
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Recruiting Leadership
How big companies and organizations search for their leaders
As the Capital Region was recovering from one of the worst financial shocks in living memory, three organizations on the frontline of that comeback had to find new leadership at the same time. Comstock’s explores how their tactics worked and what lessons were learned along the way.
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How to Hire Effectively During the Great Stay
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 400,000 fewer people quit their jobs in April 2024 than in January 2023, initiating the era of the “Great Stay.” Counterintuitively, because fewer employees are leaving, employers have a smaller pool of candidates actively searching for jobs.