Erica is the founding Director of MassTAc, the Washington State Mass Timber Accelerator.

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She began her journey as a sales representative for Structurlam and went on to establish Swinerton’s mass timber division, which became Timberlab—a leading provider of holistic mass timber systems known for collaboration and innovation.

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In her previous positions as the VP and Director of Preconstruction, Erica brought mass timber dreams to life, helping deliver precedent-setting projects, including:

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Ascent in Milwaukee, Illinois

Heartwood Apartments in Seattle, Washington

The new main terminal at PDX International Airport, Portland, Oregon

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She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

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She was named a DJC Oregon Women of Vision and recognized as one of ThinkWood’s Leading Women Innovating in AEC and Beyond.

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She is interested in the design of urban environments in ways that honor the natural resources on which our lives depend. For a decade, she has dedicated her professional energy to advancing the use of mass timber. She resides in Portland, Oregon, with her partner and sons.

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Pictured: Portland International Airport, Oregon

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