Women of Asphalt

Emily Talbert’s journey from communications coordinator to quarry account manager at Reeves Construction showcases the diverse career paths available to women in the asphalt industry.

Explore two key career tracks in asphalt—communications and estimating—with practical skills to develop for success in either path.

The Women of Asphalt Executive Seminar at Astec headquarters provided education, networking, and inspiration for women in the asphalt industry, featuring career stories, leadership insights, and discussions on overcoming challenges in a male-dominated field.

Meghan Roy and Lilia Yakimyuk were awarded the 2024 Women of Asphalt Scholarship in partnership with Caterpillar, providing them with specialized paving training and full travel support to help advance their careers in the asphalt industry.

Hawaii’s newly launched Women of Asphalt (WofA) branch aims to empower women in the asphalt industry through mentorship, education, and networking, with initial events including a lab tour and plans for biannual meetings and sponsorship-supported growth.

Superior Construction won the 2024 ARTBA Glass Hammer Award for its Superior Women in Construction (SWiC) initiative, which empowers and develops women leaders in the transportation construction industry through mentorship, coaching, and career development programs.

Rebecca Neidich, co-founder of Pothole Heroes, is a serial entrepreneur combining her background in HR, construction, and marketing to lead her eco-friendly asphalt maintenance company, which has rapidly expanded across the Southeast and Ohio tri-state area since 2021, with a focus on sustainability and promoting women in leadership.

Incorporating family and career offers a satisfying work-life balance for this paving contractor woman of asphalt.