Drafter Cindy Hillegass Breaks Glass Ceiling in Construction Industry
MINNEAPOLIS — “She knows what she’s doing. Make this happen.” Those were the words that changed Cindy Hillegass’s career — and brought her equality in the construction industry.
In celebration of Women in Construction Week (March 7-13, 2021), Hillegass shares her story of moving out of drafting jobs that provided only an average $.72 salary increase over eight years to fairer compensation and recognition.