Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | March 15, 2021 | Worcester Business Journal 31 H A L L O F F A M E F O C U S neighborhoods." Hegemann has volunteered on the Stow Conservation Commission since 1993 and has been vital in raising the profile of the commission and educating its members on best practices, said Kathy Sferra, coordinator for the Stow Conservation Commission. "Quiet leadership is the best way to describe Ingeborg." said Sferra. "She doesn't want the accolades. She has a quiet professionalism about her and works through setting examples … She is always willing to get her hands dirty and show other commissioners the reasonings behind her perspective. One thing that stands out about Ingeborg is how she combines science and the understanding of regulations and the fairness of applicants." Hegemann's foresees the environmental impact on both the wetlands and that of human interaction. Vivid, precise and outspoken, Hegemann has created a lasting impact on more than just the ecological makeup of Massachusetts. At BSC Group, Hegemann formed a diversity and inclusion committee to promote dialogues on opportunities for women, people of color, and other historically marginalized communities. "e work environment can be a complicated place, for so many reasons; but differentiating because of gender and race is something that can and has to be repeatedly evaluated. Promoting women and minorities in science needs to start early - in pre-school with play, in school with exposure to the fascination of nature, and professionally by opportunity," said Hegemann. Reflecting on the importance of gender and race representation in the fields of science, Hegemann remembers how fortunate she was in her graduate school to include a good number of women and how slightly naive she was about how women were treated differently. "I was happy. I was outdoors a fair amount, in wetlands, and getting paid for it. It was a while before I realized that I needed to be more outspoken and, as I grew, to support women professionally, technically, and to be more responsive to individual situations," she said. is dedication helped create a unique Worcester office for BSC Group, Curtis said. "As we enter 2021, BSC's Worcester Office and Ecological Team has grown significantly and remains heavily influenced by female leadership and women in technical positions," she said. W CONGRATULATIONS DAVID WHITE FAMILY BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR W A T E R & W A S T E W A T E R S O L U T I O N S CONGRATULATIONS! Not only for the honor of being named the Family Business Leader of the Year, but for also taking R.H. White Companies to the next level. Throughout your career you have expanded the services of the company and grown the business while focusing on safety and educating your employees. Now, the fourth generation of the White Family is embedded in the company and following in your footsteps. From Building, Mechanical and Utility Construction to Operations and Management of Water/Wastewater Systems and a dedicated Service Division, you have built a great company. All of us at R.H. White and WhiteWater are proud to celebrate your well deserved recognition. Congratulations, David!

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