Climbing the Ladder: Navigating Career Paths in Construction

Please join us for a leadership panel in person or virtually with four stellar leaders in our industry:

• Carole Janetzky (Preconstruction Manager at Pan Pacific Mechanical)
• Mike Fisher (President at Therma)
• Stephanie Silkwood (Principal at RMW)
• Gloria Lin (Co-Founder & CEO at Siteline)

We will be exploring the following topics:

• Climbing the Ladder: Navigating Career Paths in Construction
• Exploring different career trajectories, from trades to project management to executive leadership
• Addressing how to set goals and pivot into new roles within the industry

Note: If you plan to attend in person, lunch will be provided. Please try to carpool where possible as parking spaces are limited.

Parking information and virtual meeting link to be sent out closer to the event.

Panelist Bio’s:

Mike Fisher, President, Therma

I started my career at Therma in 1997 after spending 15 years as a professional firefighter. Over the years, I had the opportunity to hold various positions at Therma, including roles in plumbing and sheet metal fields, project management, HR management, and risk management. In 2015, I was asked to co-serve as operations manager. Following the company's sale in 2017, I was promoted to Executive VP, overseeing Therma's three service departments: HVAC, plumbing and controls service. In 2021, I was honored to be promoted to President, and I currently oversee all Therma Northern California operations, which include three offices, our corporate headquarters, and 1200 employees. Our projected revenue for 2024 is approximately $450 million. On a personal note, I've been happily married for 32 years, and I'm a proud parent to two grown daughters and a grandfather to one wonderful grandson.

Carole Ann Janetzky- Preconstruction Manager, Pan-Pacific Mechanical

Carole Ann Janetzky earned her engineering degree from Stanford University, where she was an active member of the Stanford Solar Car Project. Upon graduation, she began her career in Real Estate Development and Construction with the redevelopment of Historic Pier 70 in San Francisco’s Dogpatch district. During the pandemic, Carole pivoted and spent several years in Europe broadening herperspective. In the fall of 2022, she joined the Pan-Pacific Mechanical team, drawn by its leadership, commitment to construction excellence, and industry-leading approach to innovation and construction technology. She is currently working on the new Kaiser San Jose Replacement Hospital and has interests in efficiency, standardization, and technology. In her free time, Carole enjoys scientific cooking, hiking, biking, off-grid camping, and amateur astronomy with her husband and their two adventurous toddlers.

Stephanie Silkwood (Principal at RMW)

Stephanie Silkwood, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, is a Principal and architect at RMW Architecture & Interiors in San Jose. A respected leader in her firm and the industry, she was honored as a Woman of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. Known for her collaborative approach, Stephanie fosters strong relationships with trade partners to drive exceptional results for her clients. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys DIY home projects with her husband, and she is learning to play piano with her 8-year-old daughter.

Gloria Lin is Co-Founder & CEO of Siteline

Siteline , co-founded by Gloria, is the only pay app management software for subcontractors. With a family background in construction, Gloria is dedicated to helping contractors thrive financially. Prior to starting Siteline, she was the first product manager at online payments giant Stripe. Previously, she was Head of Product at Flipboard, and led iPod+iPhone New Tech at Apple. Gloria holds a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford. She enjoys spending time cooking, reading, and playing capoeira.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1601 Las Plumas Ave, 1601 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose, United States