Alana Alsop Joins McKissack & McKissack as Director of DMV Business Development

As the nation strives to improve its infrastructure, strong relationships like Alsop’s are key to building a multidisciplinary team that is critically important in delivering quality construction projects.Some estimates are $19 billion Federal spending from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is headed for DC. Maryland Virginia – Area often called DMV.much of that spending goes to the populous Washington-Baltimore region originating from Chicago Ranked as the 3rd largest city in the country.

“We are already working on a number of infrastructure projects for the DMV, and we plan to significantly expand our efforts in this area. For companies, yes, but this kind of work is complex and disproportionate to the vast majority of companies.” Deryl McKissack, President and CEO of McKissack. “When we met Alana through business development efforts for other companies, it was clear she would be a good fit for McKissac and give us an edge. I have a skill set of

Alsop strengthens current McKissack business relationship and builds new relationship

As Director of Business Development at DC, Maryland When Virginia, Alsop supports the company’s current and new client relationships, monitors the market and identifies emerging trends. She runs initiatives to raise awareness of the company’s wide range of projects as one of her ways of bringing in new business.

“I aim to consolidate current relationships, develop new ones, and be an active player in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion when it comes to procurement. We want to ensure that we have a level playing field,” he said.

She noted that McKissack is a thought leader in the AEC industry, promoting equity in minority- and women-owned businesses. “Derrill has fought for success every day, and now she is working to level the playing field and make it fairer for diverse midsize businesses. We are working to win projects and lead teams as prime contractors and partnerships with other leading like-minded companies.”

Alsop’s deep experience covers all aspects of business development.

Entrepreneur has worked on ‘all aspects of business development’ in the AEC industry

Prior to joining McKissack, Alsop was Director of Marketing and Business Development at David M. Schwarz Architects. washington dc However, much of her career has been as an entrepreneur. Since 2013 she has owned her BoothBid. It is a consultancy that connects start-ups with exhibit booths and sponsorships at national trade conferences and similar events. Although the convention and conference business slowed down during the Covid-19 pandemic, Alsop says, “That experience shaped who I am today, and I’ve always held my own, from the bottom of my heart, even after almost a decade of running my own business.” I will continue to be an entrepreneur.”

According to Alsop, business development work has a lot in common with entrepreneurship. “You run your company, you set goals, and you work towards them. But with a company like McKissack, you have more support and a wider range of services to market,” she says. said.

“I have been involved in all aspects of the business development field from proposals and sponsorships to sales and marketing. , create new contacts or turn them into genuine and productive connections,” said Alsop.

Prior to founding his own company, Alsop worked in the AEC industry as Associated Builders and Contractors, Director of Industry Association Sponsorships, and Proposal Manager for the Construction and Engineering Section of Pepco Energy Services.

She also says that she was drawn to working at McKissack “because I met her.” Deryl McKissack She has attended various industry events and praised her business success, fighting spirit, and leadership in mentoring people in the industry, especially women. She has carved out a meaningful and unique path in her AEC industry and I hope to follow in her footsteps,” said Alsop.

Also who are you from Massachusettsmove to Maryland I entered college and graduated with a BA in English and Literature. Morgan State University with a master’s degree in publication design, University of BaltimoreShe is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a member of the Project Management Institute. She describes herself as a “fearless networker” and she is an active member of groups such as Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), NAIOP and Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS).

Alsop lives Prince George County, Marylandwith her husband, an urban farmer, two daughters, and a dog.

About McKissac & McKissac: Founded in 1990, McKissack is a national, women- and minority-owned architecture, engineering, program and construction management firm that delivers industry-leading expertise and best-in-class service to a diverse range of clients across all market sectors. is dedicated to providing McKissack strives to work with clients to envision and deliver building and infrastructure projects that enrich people’s lives and help communities thrive.original washington dc set up an office in Austin, baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, houston When Los Angeles, McKissack’s three service areas are architecture and interiors, program and construction management, and infrastructure. The company is ranked among the top 50 program management companies and top 100 construction management toll companies in the country by Engineering News-Record. For more information, please visit mckinc.com.

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