Joe Gaither

What is your role at Avison Young?

Director, Project Management.

Who has been the most influential woman in your life?

Hands down, my wife.

What advice would you give women starting out in real estate?

Don't be afraid to make mistakes and when you do learn from your mistakes, never look back.

This year's IWD theme is Choose to Challenge. What do you choose to challenge or celebrate to help create more inclusion in your community?

I celebrate the fast growth in the number of women in commercial construction management.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

I served in the first military combat unit that included female soldiers as artillery gunners and platoon leaders.

I celebrate the fast growth in the number of women in commercial construction management.