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Partner & CFO Retires After 33 Years with CWC

While we recently celebrated a new chapter in our history with the opening of our new office in Bethesda, it was time to celebrate the end of another chapter as we celebrated Partner & CFO Joanne Sherwood’s retirement. During her 33-year tenure, she oversaw $5.25 billion worth of revenues (not adjusted for inflation!) and helped establish vital relationships among our Surety, Banking, Insurance, and Auditing partners.

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Bringing Art to Life: CWC’s New Headquarters Featuring Custom Artwork by DMV Artist

Our new office at 4500 East-West Highway reflects more than just a new chapter for Coakley & Williams Construction—it’s a space that embodies our Build Mindset and celebrates who we are. One of the standout features is a stunning custom mural designed by Matt Corrado.

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A New Chapter for Coakley & Williams Construction: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Our New Office

Earlier this week, we celebrated a monumental milestone in Coakley & Williams Construction’s journey: the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new office at 4500 East-West Highway in Bethesda, MD. This event marks the official unveiling of a space designed to inspire collaboration, foster innovation, and reflect the Build Mindset that drives everything we do.

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Lynn Stith Bennett Serves as Chair of Hope Gala for T1D

CWC’s Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Principal, Lynn, will serve as the Chair for the Hope Gala, an annual event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research. Coakley & Williams Construction is honored to sponsor this impactful event, a partnership that reflects our longstanding support of this organization and its vital mission.

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Lynn Stith Bennett Joins JDRF Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors

We are excited to announce that our Managing Principal & Chief Strategy Officer, Lynn Stith Bennett, has joined the Board of Directors for the JDRF Mid-Atlantic Chapter! JDRF is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research whose vision is to create a world without T1D.

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Lisa Schlossberg Named to NAIOP DC|MD Board of Directors

We are proud to announce that CWC Partner and Director of Marketing & Communications, Lisa Schlossberg, has joined the NAIOP DC|MD Board of Directors. NAIOP DC|MD

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Lauren Schenning Promoted to CWC Director of Human Resources

We are excited to announce the promotion of Lauren Schenning to CWC's Director of Human Resources! Lauren will lead our HR department, driving the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to support our workforce and enhance our company culture.

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Meet CWC's New Public Business Unit Leader: Baboucarr Cham | Bethesda, MD

Baboucarr Cham started as an intern at CWC over 20 years ago. Now, he’s not only a Partner, but also our Public Business Unit Leader.

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CWC Partner Sherry Kissal Joins CREW Network Corporate Real Estate Council

We are excited to announce that Sherry Kissal has joined CREW Network Corporate Real Estate Council’s esteemed group of members.

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Women in Construction Week: CWC and Colliers Women's Groups

The CWC women explained their roles in the construction process and Colliers women talked about their roles in commercial real estate.

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Women in Construction Week 2023: Alex Schwartz | Bethesda, MD

Preconstruction Manager, Alex Schwartz, says, “The construction industry is ever-growing. There are many other sectors and positions you can grow into as long as you remain open."