Sundt employee-owner De Anna Andrews just made the list.
Our Small Business Coordinator in California was recently named one of the 100 Influential Leaders in San Diego by the Daily Transcript. The list recognizes San Diego professionals who demonstrate cutting-edge work in real estate, construction, development, law, finance and the public sector.
With small businesses employing about half of the private sector workers and creating 75 percent of the net new jobs in our economy, DeAnna’s role is to engage with the community to ensure Sundt has a diverse group of subcontractors working on its projects. On the San Diego International Landside Expansion, also known as the GreenBuild, and the San Diego International Rental Car Center, Sundt directed $173.8 million worth of work to small-, minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses.
“The backbone of our country is small business,” De Anna said. “As a large general contractor, it is beneficial for us to support and mentor these businesses and help them where we can so they contribute more to our national and especially local economy.”
DeAnna has a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University and certifications that include Design Build Institute of America, Alliance of Supplier Diversity Professional, San Diego State Green Building Construction, Certified Professional Constructor and San Diego State Construction Management Practices.