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As a Foreman for Stoner Electric, a PRIME company\u00a0based in Oregon, Lilly leads with resilience, accountability, and a steady confidence earned in the field. This year\u2019s Women in Construction theme, \u201c<\/em>Level Up. Build Strong\u201d<\/em> mirrors her journey. For Lilly, leveling up has never been about titles; it\u2019s been about meeting challenges head-on and building strength through them. Long before she was leading crews on projects, she was proving that mindset in a moment that could have easily stopped her before her career even began.<\/p>\n One week before her apprenticeship aptitude test, Lilly learned her homeschool high school diploma wouldn\u2019t qualify. If she wanted to sit for the test, she would need a GED, immediately. For some, that news might have been discouraging enough to walk away. For her, it was simply the first obstacle to solve. She completed her GED in seven days, returned to take the test, and didn\u2019t just pass, she excelled. \u201cI was #11 out of several hundred, so I was one of the first people to go to work that cycle.\u201d That week set the tone for what would become a defining trait in her career, when obstacles appear, she meets them head-on and builds from there.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial portrait_url=”https:\/\/www.primee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lilly-scaled.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It\u2019s pretty incredible to go from barely knowing how to use a drill to planning out an entire bank project.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Early in her career, Lilly worked under a foreman who demanded precision and accountability. \u201cHe held me to a high standard that I still strive to meet.\u201d That guidance taught her more than technical skills, it instilled the importance of asking questions, leaning on experienced electricians, and absorbing knowledge wherever she could. \u201cIt\u2019s not just mentorship when you\u2019re an apprentice \u2014 it turns into continued friendship and shared knowledge.\u201d Those relationships provided ongoing support and insight as she navigated new challenges on the job. Today, Lilly draws on those lessons in her own leadership, approaching projects with confidence while valuing collaboration and guidance that comes from working closely with a skilled team.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.primee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GIF-Image.gif” title_text=”GIF Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Lilly is currently working on a high-rise tenant improvement for\u00a0OnPoint Community Credit Union\u00a0in downtown Portland. The goal was to modernize the space while preserving the building\u2019s historic character, but the existing conditions added layers of difficulty. Asbestos above ceilings limited access. Glass-walled offices eliminated traditional wall space for switching. An unfamiliar underfloor raceway system required creative thinking. Instead of becoming overwhelmed, Lilly broke the challenges into manageable pieces. \u201cIf I see something I haven\u2019t experienced before, I take a step back and try to bite off just a little piece of it first.\u201d That approach guided the team as they installed wireless lighting controls to minimize invasive demolition and redesigned circuits to work within architectural constraints. Every decision was driven by careful verification in the field, ensuring that what they planned on paper would work in reality. Even as the project nears completion, seeing the systems come together and knowing each challenge has been addressed continues to be a source of pride.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial portrait_url=”https:\/\/www.primee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lilly-scaled.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I\u2019m thankful to have a job that lets me take good care of my family, and to work with people who care about you as a person, not just a co-worker.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Midway through her career, Lilly stepped away from the field to welcome her daughter. After nine months, she returned to work balancing foreman responsibilities with motherhood. The transition came with understandable nerves. \u201cI felt vulnerable \u2014 but everyone was very kind and very understanding.\u201d The support she received reinforced something important about the culture she had grown within. \u201cThey care about you as a person, not just a co-worker.\u201d With her husband serving as a stay-at-home dad, she navigates leadership at work and motherhood at home each day, grateful for a career that provides both opportunity and stability for her family.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.primee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-scaled.png” title_text=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.primee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-scaled.png” title_text=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When asked what she would tell women considering the trades, Lilly\u2019s advice is straightforward, \u201cShow up early and have a good attitude.\u201d She also emphasizes accountability, saying that if you own your mistakes, people will respect you. In a field built on teamwork and performance, those principles carry weight and they are the same habits that have guided her own journey. From earning a GED in a single week to leading a high-rise renovation, Lilly\u2019s path reflects what Women in Construction Month celebrates: growth, resilience, and leadership. She continues to raise the bar for herself and those around her, leveling up and helping shape a stronger future for the next generation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As a Foreman for Stoner Electric, a PRIME company\u00a0based in Oregon, Lilly leads with resilience, accountability, and a steady confidence earned in the field. This year\u2019s Women in Construction theme, \u201cLevel Up. Build Strong\u201d mirrors her journey. 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