Dena joined Steele & Freeman nearly 20 years ago and serves as our Controller. She is very active in the construction industry, having served as the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Southern Region’s President and is an active volunteer for several groups in the area.

According to the TEXO website, the Magnolia or Woman of the Year Award “recognizes an outstanding woman in construction demonstrating the following: Excellence in job performance, continued commitment to education, demonstrated leadership in promoting a positive image for the construction industry, acts as a role model for women in the industry and/or the community, and is an active participant in community and/or charitable activities.