FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2008

The Association of Women Contractors has named a new executive director

by Jim Brubaker
Minneapolis-St. Paul

Barb Lau Christensen has been hired as the new executive director for the Association of Women Contractors in St. Paul, Minn. Ms. Christensen will work full time in the AWC's newly leased office space at 867 Pierce Butler Route in St. Paul.

Ms. Christensen has worked at Perkins+Will, CSM Lodging and DPRA Inc. She most recently managed Chocolat Celeste in St. Paul and will bring her industry marketing and business experience to the AWC.

"Running a successful association is like a small business, you need to be comfortable wear many hats. I look forward to working with the board, the members, and the community stakeholders to represent the AWC," Ms. Christensen said.

The Association of Women Contractors began in 1995. This marks the fist time the association has had a full time executive director and and a standalone physical address.

Four Kraus-Anderson employees become LEED certified Developers Diversified makes two internal promotions Penn Lowry Crossings receives award NorthMarq and RJM Construction honored for Eden Prairie, Minn., renovation NAI MLG adds Tofson as investment analyst Carlson Hotels Worldwide promotes two NorthMarq adds six retail assignments Signature Associates' Pollard up for IREM award Opus Corp. founder donates to College of St. Catherine Edina Realty celebrates 20th annual Trees and Toys event