Cynthia Miramontes: Miramontes Construction Co., Inc.Recently elected as the first female, and first Latina Latina (lätē`nä), city (1991 pop. 106,203), capital of Latina prov., in Latium, central Italy, near the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is an industrial, commercial, and agricultural center. Manufactures include tires, chemicals, and processed food. , President of the Engineering Contractors' Association ("ECA ECA See: Export Credit Agency "), Cynthia Miramontes is a Mexican-American woman whose parents immigrated to California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). in the early 1950s. Typifying the "American dream American dream also American Dream n. An American ideal of a happy and successful life to which all may aspire: ," Cynthia's parents developed the skills necessary to form their own construction company in 1981, specializing in the installation of underground utilities. Growing up in the "family business," Cynthia quickly learned the importance of hard work and integrity. Throughout the past six years, Cynthia has worked hard to promote a healthy construction environment through the effective education of ongoing regulatory and economic developments. Cynthia also understands the importance of job safety, and has helped to develop a comprehensive risk management program at ECA. |
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