Nancy Novak
Chief Innovation Officer
Compass Datacenters

With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Novak brings extensive expertise in oversight and responsibility for Profit and Loss. In her current role as Chief Innovation Officer for Compass Datacenters, her focus is cutting edge technology, lean practices, and innovative culture through diversity of thought to add value, improve return on investment, and disrupt the construction industry. Prior to joining Compass Datacenter’s Novak was National Vice President of Operations for Balfour Beatty Construction. At Balfour Beatty, Novak was a key resource in assessing and strengthening the company’s ability to scale knowledge and bring national consistency to strong, existing operating standards. Previously, her 20 year career as an Operations Executive with Hensel Phelps Construction Company gave her the expertise needed to build complex projects efficiently.

She is heavily involved in organizations that lead the way for technology advancement in the construction industry, and she is an advocate for women’s leadership. Her passion for advancing women in business occurs through organizations like iMasons, Women for Women International, The National Woman’s Party in Washington DC, Women in Government Relations (WGR), Women Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE), the World Trade Center (WTCI), Fortune Media Most Powerful Women, and Above Glass Ceilings LLC.

Lakisha A. Woods
President & CEO
National Institute of Building Sciences

Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE is President & CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). Woods is responsible for leading the Institute's dedicated team of professionals, enhancing its value and visibility and growing relationships with its members, clients, public agencies and partners. She also leads efforts to expand the organization's programs and markets while growing and strengthening its membership base.

Prior to joining NIBS, she was the Sr. VP & Chief Marketing Officer at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) where she oversaw a 27-member team responsible for all marketing, revenue-generating programs including sponsorship sales and partnerships with major national companies.

Lakisha currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), as Secretary/Treasurer on the Board for the U.S. Green Building Council and has spoken at national and international industry events. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Maryland in College Park and lives with her husband and daughter in Howard County Maryland.