Nominated by Skanska USA, Yvonne Garth is a diversity consultant and President and CEO of Garth Solutions, Inc. Her marketing and diversity background has resulted in her becoming an advocate for women and minority business owners seeking opportunities in a number of industries, Garth's partnership with Skanska USA Building resulted in a significant increase in the volume of diversity business participation on projects. In addition, she developed a subcontractor training program with Skanska giving MWBEs access to free technical assistance in construction.

Garth led efforts to achieve substantial diversity participation on the new $1.4 billion Meadowlands Stadium for the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets. She collaborated with minority business organizations and local municipalities to inform the community about the project. Her efforts resulted in more than $300 million in business with diverse subcontractors, doubling the NFL's expectations. Her combined work on projects with Skanska represent nearly $400 million in minority business participation.

 

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