Episode 100: ‘Girls Diggin’ It’ with Katie Page
In this episode:
It’s our 100th Episode! Angela and Christi speak with Katie Page, the Director of Team Development at Hoopaugh Grading, a general contractor in the Carolinas specializing in turn-key site packages. Katie has worked alongside the HGC Executive Leadership team to execute the company’s strategic vision to be a teaching company. We hear the challenges and rewards of being women in the construction industry. Katie shares her experiences of working in the industry and gives an insight into how Hoopaugh Grading operates. She further discusses the company's team development group, their focus on employee relations, and the opportunities they provide for growth and progression. Katie also shares some of her strategies for leading a team and how the construction industry can be attractive to potential employees.
Supported by: Hoopaugh Grading, Dream On 3, & GroundBreak Carolinas
Show Notes and Links:
00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:33 - Discussing the Joys of Working in Construction
01:54 - Katie's Role at Hoopaugh and Overcoming Challenges
06:18 - The Importance of Teamwork and Shared Vision
08:57 - Applying Marketing and Public Relations in Construction
10:31 - Promoting the Construction Industry to the Younger Generation
11:29 - Managing Multiple Projects and Ensuring Quality
15:02 - The Importance of Company Culture and Employee Growth
17:22 - Final Thoughts and Advice for Women in Construction
19:29 - Conclusion and Farewell
About Katie:
Katie Page joined Hoopaugh Grading Company as the Director of Team Development in 2019. Over the last four years, Katie has worked alongside the HGC Executive Leadership team to execute the company’s strategic vision to be a teaching company. In 2020, HGC opened the doors to the HGC Academy, a 20,000-square-foot state-of-the-art training facility that includes CAT simulators and various hands-on training prompts.
Nearly 50,000 training hours have been provided to teammates using our proactive, innovative, and engaging curriculum. Katie has grown the Team Development Group from three teammates to nearly twenty and is responsible for leading and directing the team’s efforts in Recruiting, Hiring, Onboarding, Safety, Training, Career Pathway Development, Marketing, and Communications. Katie was featured on Episode 28 of HGC’s Give Us the Dirt Podcast as well as on Episode 103 of Equipment World’s podcast, The Dirt where she shared how the HGC Academy was built.
Her career has also included public relations, marketing, and large-scale corporate event planning. Prior to HGC, Katie worked in nonprofit fundraising and led Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County as Executive Director. During this time, she was introduced to the construction industry and realized her passion for helping others unlock their full potential. Katie resides in Charlotte, NC where she spends her free time wake-surfing on Lake Norman and spending time with family and friends. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Meredith College where she double minored in English and Psychology.
