WESTFIELD – Emma Sanford proved she can win a state title with her feet firmly planted.The South Hadley senior typically earns her gold medals flying in the high jump or long jump or levitating over hurdles. A glance at the meet entries told her that.
WESTFIELD Hurdles still make South Hadley junior Emma Sanford nervous. Not because she’s afraid of wiping out over one that’s already happened at practice and she’s come through the other side. They’re just new to her, even still. “I’m still.
CTI Environmental: Robin Thorne
Multiple award-winning businesswoman and chemical engineer Robin Thorne (pictured above) is the founder and CEO of California-based CTI Environmental, which specializes in hazardous materials assessments for regulatory compliance and construction management.
Over the past decade, Thorne an African-American entrepreneur, community leader and activist has grown her company to become a thriving multi-million-dollar business. She recently founded Demo Chicks, a non-profit that empowers young Black women to enter the construction, engineering and demolition industries.
Bjork Construction: Jean Bjork
Named one of Construction Business Owner Magazine’s Outstanding Women in Construction for 2020, Jean Bjork is president and owner of Bjork Construction, a general contractor based in Fremont, Cal., she founded with her husband in 1988.