Patti Swanson is a project manager for Oetee LLC, as well as a Chicago-based artist, historian, and educator. Raised near Austin, Texas, Patti came to the city to pursue a degree in art history at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and stayed to explore her Midwestern roots, research the city's rich history, eat all the food, and befriend all the people. Patti is an alumni of Chicago Women in Trades, working in masonry and fenestration sales prior to her tenure at Oetee. Outside of her work in the construction industry, Patti can be found organizing walking tours for Chicago for Chicagoans and serving as a board member for Spudnik Press Cooperative.

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There are incredible opportunities for women in the construction industry — supporting one another is the best way we can continue to grow this career path for ourselves and others.