CRH Americas confirms key note at the upcoming 2026 edition of Women in CemCo Congress Americas! Join Jenessa Miglietta and Shannon Truax-Wardell’s presentation Breaking Ground – Redefining Success as a Woman in Construction.
This interactive session will explore what it means to succeed as a female leader in the construction industry while staying true to who you are. Through personal career journeys, stories, and lessons learned, Shannon and Jenessa will highlight the value of authentic leadership, rewriting your assumptions, connection, and staying curious. Together, they will discuss corporate culture, influence over authority, and operating in ambiguous, emerging, and rapidly changing business environments. The session will also explore unique perspectives from various functional areas including M&A, Sustainability, Innovation, Safety, and Operations with the goal of shedding light on career paths and leading in different environments.
Shannon Truax-Wardell is the Vice President, Safety and Health for East Operations and Jenessa Miglietta is the Vice President Sustainability, Innovation, Customer Solutions, Great Lakes Evergreen Chair, Great Lakes Division, CRH Americas Materials. Register now and meet them in Dallas with an early bird pricing and a discount! Enter JenessaM10 or ShannonT10 for an extra 10% off when purchasing tickets.
This Women in Cement and Construction International Congress Americas 2026 (March 12-13, Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas) highlights the contributions of women professionals driving innovation, sustainability, and leadership across the cement and construction industries. Book your seat for a unique experience !
With a strong focus on training and mentorship, this event is a crucial forum dedicated to enhancing organizational efficiency and operational excellence within the construction industry, aiming to spotlight real-life examples of female leaders.
If you want to speak, exhibit or sponsor please email us at mariana.gheorghe@industrylink.eu.
You can link your participation to Cementitious Materials International Technical & Trade Congress – Americas
📅 March 11-12, 2026 | 📍Hilton Anatole, Dallas TX, USA
A high-level industry congress dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and trade in the cementitious materials sector that involves two key tracks:
Technical Innovations – Sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing, and cutting-edge technologies.
Trade & Market Dynamics – Market integration, supply chain efficiency, and regulatory trends.
Confirmed Speakers:
Grant Quasha, Chairman & CEO, Eco Material Technologies a CRH Company
Dr. Maria Juenger, Professor, The University of Texas at Austin & President of American Concrete Institute
David Perkins, Senior Vice President, Sustainability & Public Affairs, North America, Heidelberg Materials
Tiffany Reed-Villarreal, Director, Sustainability Codes and Standards, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Dean A. Frank, Principal / Consultant, Dean Frank Associates, LLC
Dr. Nancy Beltran, Director of Concrete Pavements, Cement Council of Texas (CCT)
Dr. Anol Mukhopadhyay, Director, Concrete Innovation Lab, CIR Materials and Rigid Pavement, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
Dr. Rich Szecsy, CEO, Big Town Concrete
Darren Wilbanks, Technical Service Manager, Texas Lehigh Cement Company
Corey J. Zollinger, Director – Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions, CEMEX
Hongyan Ma – Professor & Director, Laboratory of Future Cements and Carbon-Negative Initiatives (FUCCI), Missouri University of Science and Technology