Construction Institute 2022 Board

A leading network and neutral forum for exchanging new ideas, knowledge and opportunities while creating stronger collaborative relationships among architects, engineers, constructors, owners and other industry stakeholders, the Construction Institute in Connecticut has announced its officers and Board of Directors for 2022.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS:
Kara Gruss, co-chair, KarMa Marketing; Petina Killiany, co-chair, Arcadis; Kathy Cowles, secretary, KC Architects; and Zoraida Ferguson, past chair, Pratt & Whitney.

AT-LARGE MEMBERS (continuing their terms):
Dawn Tofil-Monde, Red Thread;Jim Cramer, Georgia Tech; Laura Cooley, Cooley Consulting LLC; Mark Nisbett, People, Places & Spaces; and Kaitlyn Dobberfuhl, Gilbane Building C.

EMERITUS AND HONORARY DIRECTORS:
Kent Goetjen, PWC; Steve Blovish, BBE; Lewis Finkel, Professional Services Corp.;
Dave Jepsen, JCJ Architecture; and Noel Petra, Connecticut Dept. of Administrative Services.

NEW BOARD MEMBERS:
Seth Duke, director of marketing, Morin Corp., a manufacturer of metal architectural wall and roof systems headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut; George Fink, a licensed professional engineer with extensive testifying experience, Berkeley Research Group;
Melissa Ferrucci, CPA partner, CohnReznick; and

Jim Giuliano, president, Construction Solutions Group, spent 27 years working for construction management firms where he was responsible for managing a wide range of projects.