Episode 207: ‘Visibility and Value’ with Amy Henningfield
In this episode:
Christi Powell and Angela Gardner welcome back Amy Henningfield, Director of Workforce Development at Superior Construction, a PACER award winner and champion for women in construction. Amy discusses launching Indiana’s first all-girls hands-on construction camp through Women in Roads (now expanded from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne), emphasizing female representation, jobsite exposure, mentorship, and sustained school relationships to overcome parent and educator skepticism about construction versus college. She shares how Superior’s intentionally designed women’s development program achieved a 100% promotion rate in its first cohort, with a current focus on supporting women in skilled trades through executive visibility, networking, and mentorship involving both men and women leaders. Amy also highlights the importance of construction voices on community boards and practical inclusion steps like providing properly fitting women’s PPE.
Supported by: NPK
Show Notes and Links:
Amy Henningfield - Linkedin
Superior Construction - Website
Superior Construction - Instagram
Superior Construction - Facebook
Other Episode from Superior - Episode 69
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
01:29 All Girls Construction Camp
04:37 Women’s Program Success
08:35 Sponsor Break NPK
09:38 Winning Parents and Schools
12:57 Community Boards Matter
15:30 Mentorship That Works
19:17 Women’s PPE That Fits
20:40 Final Takeaways and Goodbye
About Amy:
Amy Henningfield is the Director of Workforce Development for Superior Construction and a nationally recognized advocate for women in construction. With 30+ years in heavy civil, she leads strategic initiatives that strengthen talent pipelines, elevate craft and field careers, and create cultures where women can thrive.
Amy is one of the leaders of the Superior Construction Women in Construction (SWiC) leadership program, which achieved a 100% promotion rate in its first year. She is a 2025 Construction Dive Champion – Mentor of the Year and was named one of Construction Business Owner Magazine’s Outstanding Women in Construction.
Known for her authentic storytelling, humor, and heart, Amy shares a powerful message rooted in her mantra:
“You can’t be what you don’t see.”
