• Presenter: Laura Cataldo, Director Baker Tilly

Laura Cataldo

Professional Summary: Experienced director with over 25 years in the construction and real estate industry, specializing in management consulting, strategic planning, and workforce development. Recognized nationally for expertise in construction industry labor and workforce issues.

Professional Experience:

Director, Development and Community Advisory Practice
Baker Tilly

• Evaluated business practices and assisted with management challenges for real estate and construction firms.
• Led strategy development and defined initiatives to meet strategic goals.
• Provided management consulting focused on organizational effectiveness, business development strategy, and workforce development.
• Developed and delivered programs to enhance business management skills and prepare individuals for leadership roles.
• Championed business development initiatives, increasing opportunities and strengthening industry partnerships.

Key Achievements:

• Appointed to a workforce board, advising contractors, labor unions, and trade associations.
• Recognized for thought leadership on construction industry labor and workforce matters.
• Presented at numerous industry conferences and webinars on topics such as the Inflation Reduction Act and workforce development.

Professional Involvement:

• Member, Workforce Taskforce, Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America
• Associate Council, Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association (WTBA)
• Past-Chair, Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin
• Advisory Council, Destination Career Academy of Wisconsin

Publications and Presentations:

• “Energy Credits – Opportunities & Challenges for Contractors,” AGC of America webinar, July 2024
• “Unlocking the Full Potential of the Inflation Reduction Act,” Corporate Compliance Insights, July 2024
• “A Contractor’s Guide to Tax Credits and Energy Incentives,” Construction Business Owner Magazine, July 2024
• Numerous other articles and presentations on construction industry trends and compliance.

Skills:

• Strategic Planning
• Workforce Development
• Business Development
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Public Speaking and Thought Leadership