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WOMEN INCONSTRUCTION
CONFERENCE
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Kick Off Wednesday with a Dynamic Panel:
Swinerton Builders, California’s Largest General Contractor — Moderated by NAWIC’s National President
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Panelist:
Lori Dunn-Guion
Senior Vice President and Northern California Region Manager | Swinerton
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As a Senior Vice President and Region Manager for Swinerton Builders (Swinerton)—the #1 General Contractor in California since 2014, according to Engineering-News Record—Lori leads construction operations across the Northern California region.
Over nearly three decades at Swinerton—a 100%-employee-owned organization—Lori has grown from an intern to a senior leader, gaining hands-on experience across multiple operational roles. She is adept in strategic market pivots, evidenced by Swinerton’s successful transitions into more affordable housing and public/civic projects following declines in office vacancy rates post-pandemic.
Lori serves as President of The Swinerton Foundation, where she helped establish the Tony Williamson Building Better Futures Scholarship at Cypress Mandela Training Center in Oakland, supporting pre-apprenticeship programs to develop our future construction workforce.
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Panelist:
Lia Tatevosian
Senior Vice President and Southern California and Hawaii Region Manager | Swinerton
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As a Senior Vice President and Region Manager for Swinerton Builders (Swinerton)—the #1 General Contractor in California since 2014, according to Engineering-News Record—Lia leads construction operations across Southern California and Hawaii.
With more than 30 years of experience in general construction, preconstruction, estimating, and project management, Lia has had the privilege of leading teams building iconic spaces in aviation, luxury retail, multifamily, corporate interiors, entertainment/studios, adaptive reuse, hospitality, and life sciences. She is driven by a deep commitment to safety, quality, and long-term client satisfaction and loyalty.
Lia is a founding member of Women in Construction Operations (WiOPS) in Southern California and is the executive sponsor of Swinerton’s PRIDE Business Resource Group, which advocates for diversity and inclusivity within the organization.
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Moderator:
Kelly Aust
National President | National Association Women in Construction
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Growing up, Kelly Aust hadn’t planned on a career in construction management. She earned her first degree in sociology from the University of Portland, but after graduating she realized the field wasn’t a good fit for her. “The decision to return to school for a second degree was difficult,” Aust said.
Now, Aust oversees the execution of multi-million-dollar building projects for a broad range of Skanska clients, including Crestline Elementary School, Clark College STEM Building, PDX Concourse E Extension, and Oregon Health & Science University. “I make a difference every day,” she said. “We improve neighborhoods and communities. I love being a part of that impact.” She works to ensure that these projects are delivered in both a timely and cost-effective manner. “Day in and day out, I am excited to come to work,” she said. “There is nothing I would rather do.”
Aust is a strong advocate for encouraging others to join the construction profession and is involved in a variety of associations and activities geared at attracting young people to the industry, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. In 2018, she was awarded a Rising Star Award from the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), and currently serves as the National Board Chair of NAWIC. “Everyone should take the time to figure out who they are so they don’t get stuck on a career path that isn’t working,” she said. “I feel very grateful to have found a home in construction. I get to blend the best parts of myself into a career I love.”
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
@ The Crest Theater
Registration Opens - 12:30 p.m.
Welcome - 1:30 p.m.
Swinerton Panel Session - 1:45 p.m.
Motivational Keynote Speaker,
Captain Sandy - 2:30 p.m.
Industry Happy Hour - 3:45 p.m.
*Times Subject to Change*
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Thursday, October 16, 2025
@ Safe Credit Union Convention Center
Registration Opens | Continental Breakfast | Exhibitor Space Opens - 8:00 a.m.
Workshops - 8:45 a.m.
Workshops - 10:00 a.m.
General Session Welcome - 11:30 a.m.
Lunch with Dueling Pianos- 12:00 p.m. at the Convention Center
General Session - 1:15 p.m.
Industry Keynote - 2:00 p.m.
Break - 2:30 p.m.
General Session - 2:50 p.m.
Happy Hour - 3:45 p.m.
*Times Subject to Change*
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$299 Member Tickets
$359 Non-Member Tickets
$49 add-on for Pre-Conference Keynote: Captain Sandy and Industry Happy Hours
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Hotel room block going fast! Stay at the Sheraton Grand, located directly across the street from the entrance to the Convention Center. Reserve your room by September 24, 2025.
*While inventory lasts. Only nights left: Tuesday, October 14 & Thursday, October 16
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
PRESENTING SPONSOR
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INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR SPONSORS
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TITANIUM AND LUNCH SPONSORS
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CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND AFTERNOON SNACK SPONSORS
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BREAKOUT SESSION SPONSORS
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Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC, BFBA, LLP, Buehler Engineering, Inc., Building Rx, Charge, Clark Pacific, CSHQA, Dewberry, Florian Industries, Inc., Helix Electric, Inc., LB Construction, Inc., Mark III Construction, Inc., MarketOne Builders, Marques General Engineering, Inc., Pacific Coast Building Products, Performance Contracting, Inc., Rex Moore Group, Sacramento Association of Realtors, S&G Carpet and More, SR Diversified, LLC, Urata & Sons Concrete, LLC, Vanir Construction Management, Inc., VPCS, WACA, Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA), Western Engineering Contractors, Inc., Z Squared Construction
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Action Asphalt & Concrete, Inc., Air Systems Service & Construction, Better Business Bureau serving Northeast California, Clark Pacific, Construction Management Online, CPR with Heart, CR Laurence, Crusader Fence Co, CSI Sacramento Chapter, Deacon Construction, LLC., ERTEC Environmental Systems, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, IE Construction, McCarthy Building Companies, McGrath - Mobile Modular/Mobile Modular Portable Storage/Kitchen To Go/Environplex/TRS Ren Telco, Pullman SST, Inc., Rosie the Riveter Trust, Surety Solutions – Assured Partners, SWPPQUEEN INC., Tecta America Sacramento, Inc., Tricorp Group, Vantage Fence Supply, Veritas Accounting PC, Weintraub | Tobin, White Cap
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Charge, Solace Enterprises Inc., Vertical Systems
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Builders Exchange of San Joaquin, The Hiring Spot, SR Diversified LLC
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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CONFERENCE HAPPY HOUR SPONSOR $7,500 (1)
5 tickets, Post-Conference Happy Hour Sponsor on K Street,
logo recognition at event entry, behind band, website, event signage,
reserved seating at lunch, signage at lunch location(s), and Xpress
TITANIUM SPONSOR $5,000
10 tickets, premium seating in general session, logo recognition on website,
event signage, reserved table in general session/lunch, and Xpress
INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR SPONSOR $5,000 (5)
2 tickets, hosted Happy Hour on Day One OR Pre-Conference
(we work with you on location and invitation list - costs are covered
as part of sponsorship), logo recognition on website, event signage,
reserved seating at lunch, signage at lunch location(s), and Xpress
AFTERNOON SNACK SPONSOR $3,500
4 tickets, logo recognition on website, and
breakfast area at the Convention Center
PLATINUM SPONSOR $2,500
4 tickets, exhibitor booth, and logo recognition on
website, event signage, and Xpress
BREAKOUT SPONSOR $1,500
2 tickets, logo recognition on website and event signage,
introduce one Breakout Session
PREMIER SPONSOR $1,000
2 tickets, name recognition on website, and event signage
EXHIBITOR TABLE SPONSOR $1,000
2 tickets, exhibitor tables open to all attendees
STUDENT SPONSOR $500
Sponsor 5 students to attend
SMALL BUSINESS SPONSOR $500
1 ticket, name recognition on event signage
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