PWB Lunch & Learn: Powerhouse Women Blazing Trails 4/17/25

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Join us for lunch and networking.

Guest Speaker: Trish DeBerry, President & CEO, Centro San Antonio
Trish-- aka Captain Marvel - believes that superheroes come in all shapes and sizes. With her wicked smart intellect and passion for making a difference, there is no doubt that Trish is built for speed and performance to find solutions to problems most find too vexing to conquer.  In fact, a Lambhorgini has nothing on this force of nature.

A native San Antonian with a degree from Trinity University, Trish has a deep and abiding love for the Alamo City. She has led successful initiatives for 25 years that have literally changed the face of the community.
Though Trish doesn’t have the ability to see the future like Captain Marvel, she is what some call a visionary tackling civic issues like how SA approaches economic development and the future of downtown.
Before Trish became President/CEO of Centro San Antonio, she founded two full-service marketing and communications firms that she led for 20 years -both of which were headquartered in downtown.  An entrepreneur and strategist at heart, Trish is uniquely qualified to provide the overarching big picture under which all other tactics must flow.

When Trish isn’t blazing trails all over town, she is honing her superpowers of strength and agility on a bike at a spin studio - on pace for a remarkable 1,200 rides. We told you she was literally built for record setting speed!  She’s also supermom to her two kids Scott and Maddie who provide the fuel to her sparkle and non-stop energy.
 

All members working at all levels in the home building industry are invited to attend.

Join us and bring a colleague involved in the residential homebuilding or remodeling industry-all trades, vendors, builders, suppliers, Realtors, remodelers, lenders, sales, and service providers are encouraged to attend!

Why Join the Professional Women in Building Council?
Contact: Kristi Sutterfield
KSutterfield@sabuilders.com
(210) 696-3800

The NAHB Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) is the voice of women in the building industry, dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting members at the local, state, and national levels.

Council Benefits
Industry data show the company earnings of PWB members are 22% higher than those of non-members. PWB members attribute much of their success to the support they receive from peer members, in addition to receiving exclusive access to professional development resources and participating in forums that hone leadership skills. Plus, the national recognition they attain through the largest network of residential construction professionals also gives them a competitive edge.

Other benefits include:
Publications — Building Women magazine is published annually and includes relevant and timely editorial that promotes, enhances and supports home building and women within the industry. Also, PWB council members get an additional 10% off the member price of every item at BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of NAHB where you can find valuable publications specifically created to help you streamline your business operations

Awards and Recognition —
The NAHB Professional Women in Building/National Housing Endowment scholarship fund encourages PWB members and women in the industry to further their education, training and professional development in housing-related programs. Additionally. PWB celebrates local council and individual leadership through their annual awards programs.

Networking —
During the annual International Builders’ Show (IBS) the PWB Headquarters facilitates one of the best opportunities for PWB members to network and access a variety of resources that support and promote women in the industry. Throughout IBS, thought leaders, executives and industry experts come together in the PWB Headquarters to focus on women’s leadership abilities and perspectives that help advance the industry.

Promotional Events —
PWB Week is an annual Federation-wide occasion that sets aside one week in September to celebrate the contributions of women in the residential construction industry. The PWB Week toolkit is available to members year-round at nahb.org/pwbweek and provides ideas for celebrating and promoting the influence of women in the industry.

Women in Residential Construction Conference (WIRC) —
PWB is an association partner of WIRC, an annual event put on by the editorial and publishing teams of Professional Builder, Professional Remodeler and Custom Builder. PWB members receive discounted conference pricing. Learn more at pbprwomen.com.
How to Join

To join PWB, complete this online application.