Building a Legacy in Construction: Risk, Growth, and Tech

The “Building a Legacy in Construction: Risk, Growth and Tech” roundtable hosted by ProactiveWay will tackle real questions and discuss how to build a lasting business . Leaders in their respective fields will facilitate small, focused groups of business founders and upper management in discussions on the intersection of construction, tech, risk management and workforce.  The intention for this event is to spark real conversations on the challenges facing the future of construction and how to prepare your business for changing times. This event is invite only and strives to bring together successful and growing construction businesses in the Bay Area. ProActiveWay is a leader in IT consulting for small firms in the San Francisco Bay Area with a 29 year history of guiding businesses in the construction, architecture and trades fields through advances in technology. Meet Our Facilitators: Angelica Barriga, CRIS, is an Area Vice President at Gallagher with more than 20 years of experience in insurance and risk management. She specializes in helping construction and middle-market businesses simplify risk, protect their people and organizations, and position themselves for long-term success.

Misha Homara is the CEO of TriCore Panels, a woman-owned, second-generation specialty subcontractor based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in architectural facade systems and exterior cladding. Under her leadership, TriCore has expanded its fabrication capabilities, strengthened its operations, and established itself as a trusted construction partner across the Bay Area. Beyond TriCore, Misha is the founder of The Misha Method, a leadership development platform empowering women in construction and other male-dominated industries through coaching, workshops, speaking engagements, and her podcast. As Co-President of Women Construction Owners & Executives California, Misha advocates for women's leadership, workforce development, and industry collaboration. She is passionate about creating opportunities, empowering future leaders, and building brighter futures together.

Carl Gordon is a construction entrepreneur and advocate for workforce development, mental health awareness, and economic opportunity. He is Vice President of NAMC NorCal and a NAMC National Board Member. As founder and CEO of Gordon Interiors, Inc. and Gordon Plastering, Inc., he brings experience in commercial construction, specialty plastering, interior finishes, and construction management. He also founded Equity Build Technologies to improve procurement transparency and access to contracting opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses. His work focuses on helping contractors grow sustainable businesses while investing in their people and communities.

Jose Francisco Lopez, known as Mr. Lopez, is a CTE Construction Technology instructor at Eden Area ROP and an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer with 15 years of construction experience, including nine in electrical. With four years in education and recognition as Rookie of the Year and Instructor of the Year, he brings jobsite experience and an entrepreneurial mindset to developing the next generation of builders. His business background spans construction, marketing, and hospitality, including restaurants, catering, a bakery, and a café in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. He has also worked in radio, online radio marketing, photojournalism, and digital media. Today, he is the creator, executive producer, and host of The Stoic Builder Podcast, founder of Delobos Training Grounds, his business and website, and creator of The Builder’s Path app, connecting safety, craftsmanship, technology, and career readiness. His mission: “We don’t just build buildings; we build people.”