USA TODAY: She’s Building Something Great for Women in Construction
When Missy Scherber started running a construction business in 2014, she didn’t see any other women in the industry.
“It was two years into my career in construction until I encountered my first woman out in the field,” Scherber said. “That really says a lot about how much we need progress.”
Scherber has since become a leading advocate for women in construction, amassing a social media community where women in the industry can connect.
“The first woman I encountered, I hired,” she said.
Scherber, who left her job at a nonprofit to co-own T. Scherber Demolition and Construction with her husband, said she quickly grew fond of the industry.
“I fell in love with the people that build our world,” she said.