2026 Speaker Faculty

Take a look at the esteemed speaker faculty for LEAP TA: Construction 2026.

Aaron Moore

Aaron Moore

Head of Talent Acquisition
Western Specialty Contractors
Kerrie Smith

Kerri Smith

Chief Talent & Strategy Officer
Baker Construction
Matt Battista

Matt Battista

Vice President Talent Acquisition
Lennar
Karen Riapos Speaking at LEAP TA Construction

Karen Riapos

Vice President - Global Talent Acquisition
BrandSafway
Jennifer Hunter

Jennifer Hunter

Chief Human Resources Officer
Polk Mechanical Company
Stephen Curran

Stephen Curran

Head of Talent Acquisition
ATI Restoration
Leslie Schlaegel

Leslie Schlaegel

Vice President Talent
Royal Electric Company
Evan Elbert

Evan Elbert

Vice President, Talent Acquisition & HR Systems
Meritage Homes Corp.
Tracy Snyder

Tracy Snyder

Vice President Talent Acquisition
MasTec
Haleigh Festing-Smith

Haleigh Festing-Smith

Senior University Recruiting & Relations Manager
Kiewit
Craig Stevens

Craig Stevens

Senior Director Talent Acquisition
Shawmut Design & Construction
Jessica Somners

Jessica Somers

Sr. Director Talent Acquisition
Granite Construction
Ryan Vecitis Speaking at LEAP TA Construction

Ryan Vecitis

Director - Talent Acquisition
Michels Corporation
Stephanie Yoroway

Stephanie Yoraway

Director of Talent
Veit & Co. Inc.
Linda Culver

Linda Culver, MSM

Director of Talent Acquisition
Flynn Group of Companies
Cristin Mowrer

Cristin Mowrer

Senior Director, HR Business Partner
Allan Myers
Leslie Borgmeyer

Leslie Borgmeyer

TA Director
Archkey Solutions
Michael Powder

Michael Powder

Director of Talent Acquisition & Total Rewards
XL Construction
Shannon Fry

Shannon Fry

Director Talent Development
Okland Construction
Nick Shelford

Nick Shelford

Director of Talent Acquisition
Helix Electric
Pamela Desmond

Pamela Desmond

Human Resources Director
Schimenti Construction Company
Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith

Recruiting Manager
Brasfield & Gorrie
Courtney Davis

Courtney Davis

Lead Recruiter
Royal Electric Company
Eric Patz

Eric Patz

Talent Acquisition Manager
Meyer Najem
Courtney Olson

Courtney Olson

Talent Acquisition Manager
Hayden Homes
Carrie Westgate

Carrie Westgate

TA Manager
Allan Myers
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Sean Worden

CEO
Reelist
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Fraser Patterson

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Skillit
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Kayleen McCabe

TV Host, Licensed Contractor
NCW
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Tayo Pryke

Program Director
LEAP HR
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Nadia Augustin

Sr. Recruiting Manager
Leaf Home
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Sarah Zachow

Head of Talent Acquisition (North America)
Hilti
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Johny Rooney

Head of Partnerships
Classet
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Nick Jones

Cofounder and Chief Operating Officer
Classet
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Sam Fitzroy

CEO
Dalia
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