Description

Join us for our annual Grit and Glamour Luncheon!  This LOGIC luncheon is the premier celebration of women in construction for the Central Texas community. We will have a panel of women leaders in the industry discussing AI in construction and what this means for women in the industry.

Event Details

Date: October 1, 2025
Location: Maggiano's - Domain
Format: Networking and games followed by a sit down lunch during the panel
Attire: Business casual with purple and gold colors

Speakers:

• Kristin Thompson, LEED AP - Vice President of Construction Operations, Ryan Companies US, Inc.
• Mariela Statser - Business Analyst, Gordon Highlander
• Monik Hernandez - Founder & Principal, NW Safety, Inc.
  
  

Highlights Include:

• Networking
• Games
• Panel discussion

Sponsorships:

Title Sponsor - $2,500

• Table of 8
• Opportunity to speak at event
• Opportunity to include company promo items in swag bags
• Company logo displayed at event
• Company logo on marketing materials
• Company logo on website
• Company logo on social media posts

Photography Sponsor - $1,500

• 4 tickets to event
• Company logo on photos taken at event
• Company logo on website

Lunch Sponsor - $1,000

• 4 tickets to event
• Company logo displayed at event
• Company logo on website

Welcome Sponsor - $1,000

• 4 tickets to event
• Company logo displayed at event
• Company logo on website

Give Away Sponsor - $1,000

• 4 tickets to event
• Company logo displayed at event
• Company logo on website

Decor Sponsor - $750

• 4 tickets to event
• Company logo displayed at event
• Company logo on website

Networking Game Sponsor - SOLD

Table Sponsor - $500

• 8 tickets to event
• Company logo displayed at event

About the Speakers:

Kristin Thompson, LEED AP
Vice President of Construction Operations, Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Kristin Thompson brings over 15 years of construction leadership, beginning her career as a field laborer and rising to Vice President of Construction Operations at Ryan Companies. With a deep, ground-up understanding of the building process, she leads complex, high-profile projects across Texas—ranging from corporate campuses to industrial and senior living developments.

As a thought leader, Kristin is well respected for her keen ability to bring the right people together to solve problems. She is passionate about integrating emerging technologies, including AI-powered tools, to drive collaboration, enhance safety, and improve project outcomes. Her leadership style blends operational excellence with innovation, empowering teams to overcome even the most complex challenges.

“I love bringing the right people together to collaborate and solve problems. When we put our heads together and draw on our own unique strengths, we can overcome even the most complex challenges.” – Kristin Thompson

Mariela Statser
Business Analyst, Gordon Highlander

Mariela Statser began her career in accounting before discovering a passion for technology and process improvement. In 2015, she led her first Robotic Process Automation (RPA) project, launching a journey into IT that has spanned a decade. As a business analyst at Gordon Highlander, Mariela has played a key role in implementing a wide range of enterprise applications—from PMO tools to ERP systems, bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. Though she modestly describes herself as a “technology novice,” her curiosity, adaptability, and hands-on approach continue to drive digital transformation in the construction industry.

Monik Hernandez
Founder & Principal, NW Safety, Inc.

Monik Hernandez is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and safety advocate with a multidisciplinary background. As the founder and principal of NW Safety, Inc., she is committed to redefining safety as a culture—not just a compliance requirement. With years of experience leading safety initiatives across the construction industry, Monik designs innovative, cost-effective strategies that protect workers and elevate organizational standards.

In 2025, NW Safety will launch its new AI-powered safety software, SafetyAgent. —furthering Monik’s mission to leverage technology that proactively improves jobsite safety, streamline compliance, and enhances real-time decision-making. Grounded in integrity and care, she continues to drive a ripple effect of safety and innovation that extends far beyond the jobsite.