As Senior Vice President at Columbia, Sharon has built a successful career on integrity, passion for winning, and hard work. Sharon earned her MBA at Boston College and her Construction Management degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology. With more than 35 years of construction experience, Sharon has cultivated a diverse portfolio of clients across the region on the campuses of Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Tufts Medicine, MIT, and UMass Chan Medical School. She works closely with the Columbia team to bring best practices, organization, and innovation to all projects. In addition, she oversees Columbia’s Lean and Sustainability experts to ensure the core methodologies are fully integrated at the operational level.
A strong role model in the construction industry, Sharon is continually recognized for her dedication and tremendous efforts. The Boston Real Estate Times named her among 10 outstanding women leaders. She was recognized four times by her alma mater, Wentworth Institute of Technology, for her extensive volunteerism and exceptional leadership, including the Phillip J. Brooks Alumni Leadership Award, and the distinguished “Woman of the Year” award. Supporting her colleagues and sharing her knowledge is of the highest importance to Sharon. Her extensive volunteer efforts reach many industry organizations, including the National Association of Women in Construction, Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Construction Management Industry Advisory Board, and the Massachusetts Girls in Trades Advisory Board. Sharon is also a member of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s Engineering Council, ASHE, NEHES, and the AGC.