American DBE features stories providing information, education, & inspiration to stakeholders in the infrastructure, transportation & construction industries. The cover story features Triversity Construction CEO Mel Gravely, author of “Dear White Friend” discussing ideas on increasing equity in the business sector. Other feature stories include the CHPlanning acquisition of Nspiregreen, and the L.A. region of Skanska USA growing the capacity of DBEs on major projects. The DBE Power Player is CKL Engineering & President Mae Whiteside overcoming challenges to achieve business success. The DBE Program Spotlight highlights the Kansas City International Airport in creating inclusion on the New Terminal Project. Other articles highlight PHL’s Kathleen Padilla winning the ACI-NA Leon C. Watkins Guardian Award, CTA President Dorval Carter leading the agency to APTA Awards, and Michigan DOT Director Paul Ajegba leading the Rebuilding Michigan Program. Finishing stories include articles by Colette Holt & Lorraine D’Angelo.
