Event Details

Small negotiations are woven through the fabric of our everyday working lives. Managers negotiate to secure resources for their teams, create new positions, or retain existing ones. Employees negotiate to gain more flexible work arrangements, access development opportunities, or define new roles. We use negotiations to help our selves, our team members, and manage our work as we move towards our goals. Join us to hear from a varied panel of professionals on why learning to negotiate well pays off!

Agenda

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Check In and Get Lunch
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Presentation
12:40 PM - 12:50 PM
Question & Answer

Speakers

  • Priscilla Bernal (Owner at The Bernco Group LLC)

    Priscilla Bernal

    Owner at The Bernco Group LLC

    https://www.berncogroup.com/

    Priscilla is the Owner operator of Bernco Group LLC. a minority, woman-owned business founded in June of 2019, based on providing a quality product, valuing their client’s expectations, and building long-term relationships.

    They not only supply and install Division 10 commercial construction products but also provide project management services in the Texas area and beyond.

    Priscilla started her career in construction as an intern with Clark Construction and saw a need in the specialties division and slowly built her company as she continued to work for general contractors as she went from an intern to a Project Manager. Her tenacity in negotiating and her drive to succeed has landed her large contracts on projects such as Southern Tire, Tesla, and many government jobs such as on Lackland Airforce Base.

    Priscilla received her Bachelor's of Construction Science from UTSA.

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  • John Bonney (Vice President & Division Manager Central & South Texas Region at W.G. Yates & Sons Construction)

    John Bonney

    Vice President & Division Manager Central & South Texas Region at W.G. Yates & Sons Construction

    https://www.wgyates.com/

    John Bonney joined the Yate's Family in 2019 and is responsible for all projects in the Central and South Texas Office. During his tenure at W.G. Yates & Sons Construction, John successfully expanded the team by 572%, growing the division from 25 active employees to 143 active employees over the course of his leadership.

    He is passionate about supporting Women in Construction and is proud that women represent 24% of the active employee in the division—more than twice the national average.

    John has also driven significant revenue growth, ensuring Yates remains consistently at the top in San Antonio. This year, Yates was once again named the #1 General Contractor in San Antonio with a record-setting $706 million in revenue for our division, marking the third time in the past four years.

    John attended The University of New Mexico, where he was a wrestler for two years. Go Lobos!
    John graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture.

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  • Heather Ramon-Ayala (Director of Business Development Central South Texas Division at W.G. Yates & Sons Construction)

    Heather Ramon-Ayala

    Director of Business Development Central South Texas Division at W.G. Yates & Sons Construction

    https://www.wgyates.com

    Heather has been the Director of Business Development for the Central South Texas Division of Yates Construction for over 4 years. Her negotiating skills are utilized daily as she meets potential clients from all over the world to garner their trust to land sizeable contracts for the division.

    Heather is active in the community and was recently recognized by the San Antonio Business Journal as one of the honorees for the 2024 Women’s Leadership Awards!

    Heather has had a varied career in public affairs, government relations, and business development and marketing.

    Heather graduated from St. Mary's University with a BA in Political Science.

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  • Erin Stansell (Senior Project Manager at DPR Construction)

    Erin Stansell

    Senior Project Manager at DPR Construction

    Erin Stansell is an accomplished professional with demonstrated expertise in the areas of scheduling, subcontractor, fiscal, and material management within the commercial and residential construction industry. She is a Sr. Project Manager with DPR Construction and is currently focusing on building leadership skills, managing MEP subcontractors, and complying with LEED. She has extensive experience in healthcare construction and work with USACE.

    Erin is an active member of NAWIC and has served as President and on the board in numerous positions throughout her career.

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  • Jolsna Thomas (President at The Rosendin Foundation)

    Jolsna Thomas

    President at The Rosendin Foundation

    https://www.therosendinfoundation.org/

    Jolsna John Thomas is President of The Rosendin Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Rosendin Holdings, parent company to Rosendin Electric (Rosendin) and Modular Power Solutions (MPS). She oversees all volunteerism and community giving for the company. Since her tenure commenced, The Rosendin Foundation has awarded over $1.8M to over 200 nonprofit organizations throughout the United States. It also launched TRF Camp Build, a weeklong hands-on construction camp for middle schoolers nationally.

    Outside of work, Jolsna serves as President-Elect of National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Austin Chapter as well as Chairs the City of Austin’s Public Safety Civil Service Commission. When not serving on board and commissions, she enjoys entertaining and travel.

    Jolsna obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctorate from American University Washington College of Law.

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Tickets

Member - Lunch Included
Member Price $10
Non - Member - Lunch Included (Sold Out)
Standard Price $20
Member at Large or Out of Chapter Member - Lunch Included
Standard Price $10

Venue

Rogers O' Brien Construction

3901 S. Lamar Blvd
The Oasis Room - 1st Floor

Austin, Texas

If you have any questions please contact Belinda Graham

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