Anne Minor
38 | Project Director PC Construction
Residence: Chittenden
Career highlight: I am proud of every project I have worked on, but three stand out for very different reasons. The Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care at Dartmouth Hitchcock was deeply meaningful because I helped create a place where patients and families can experience comfort, dignity, and peace at the end of life. At The Treehouse at Spruce Peak, a 48-unit multifamily building, I led a large team through significant challenges and ultimately delivered the project on time and under budget. I am especially proud of the cohesive team we became and what we proved was possible when everyone was aligned around a shared goal. Most recently, the Weidmann Electrical Technology expansion was another remarkable example of teamwork: despite extraordinary barriers, the owner, trade partners, and PC team worked as one. Stepping back and seeing what we accomplished together still amazes me, and I am proud to have built something that strengthens my community, creates jobs, and keeps that investment here in Vermont.
Community involvement: For the past five years, I have served on the board of the Association of General Contractors of Vermont (AGC/VT), and three years ago, I co-founded the Vermont Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). I am passionate about creating a positive construction industry where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. I am grateful to have found this path first through AGC/VT—thank you, Mr. Wobby—and, more recently, through NAWIC Vermont.
Vermont’s construction community is filled with hardworking, talented people, and because we are a small community, our connections matter. By remaining curious, listening to one another, and seeking to understand different perspectives, we can create a more inclusive and supportive industry, find better solutions, and strengthen our community as a whole.
Motivation for living and working in Vermont: I grew up in Vermont and always knew I would build my life here; when PC Construction—a company I had admired since childhood—offered me an opportunity 13 years ago, I could not pass it up. Vermonters genuinely look out for one another, and I am proud to contribute to a community that embodies the belief that when we help one another, we all rise.
Favorite part of your job: My favorite part of my job is, by far, building strong teams. I love helping people grow, sharing tools and knowledge that support their development, and creating opportunities for them to do their best work. Seeing individuals gain confidence and a team reach its full potential is incredibly rewarding.
Most inspiring mentor: The most inspiring mentor I had took the time to get to know me and offered me direct advice. They steered me into difficult conversations and helped me build the confidence to handle them, even though they were scary. I learned that those conversations are the most important part of my job.
Best career advice: Care deeply, challenge directly: the heart of Radical Candor is that honest feedback is a form of respect, and it lands best when people know you genuinely care about them. Pair that with curiosity and the discipline of the 4 disciplines of execution—focus on the wildly important, keep a visible scoreboard, and hold one another accountable—and teams deliver what matters most.
Tell us something fun about yourself that few people know: I was born without wisdom teeth, and my left foot is one and a half sizes smaller than my right and I am missing some knuckles in my toes. My nickname in high school was “Captain Toes.”
What would most people be surprised to learn about you? I am an introvert at heart: I love being with people, but I need time to recharge. I also think table pepper is spicy.
What three words best describe you: Curious, candid, collaborative.
Favorite Vermont escape: Green River Reservoir and, of course, my own house.
Favorite Vermont season: All of them—it’s too hard to pick! Vermont does every season well.
Favorite downtime activity: Reading, sewing, crocheting, painting with watercolors, and journaling.
Favorite social media: Pinterest for all the crafting ideas and Strava for adventure ideas!
Favorite smell: Fresh pine after a spring rain or a boiling sugar house.
Person you would most like to share a Vermont beverage with: My husband, over a hot coffee on the deck overlooking Camel’s Hump.
If you had unlimited access to funds, which cause(s) would you support: Training and scholarships for women in the trades, and a dog sanctuary.
What one song is on your playlist that are you embarrassed to tell your best friend: My best friend knows everything about me, so there’s no way for me to be embarrassed.
Where do you see yourself professionally in the next 5-10 years: I see myself in senior leadership, pursuing what I love; growing teams.
Drawing on your experiences, what advice would you give to someone looking to get involved in community service: Get curious, and contribute to at least one thing outside of work—it can be anything. That’s how you find a community and a sense of purpose that are priceless.