Graham
Best career advice
I truly believe the best part of anyone’s day is the chance to create. Whether they call it math, problem-solving or engineering, the urge to make something is universal. Creatives can get defensive when someone brings them an idea because it seems like they are overstepping. I promise they aren’t. I have learned that it simply means they want to help shape the story of a brand they love. Bring people along for the creative ride. Make space for all ideas (even the bad ones). Their willingness to participate shows they’re invested. And the truth is, you rarely land on the right idea alone.

Mandy Atwood 2026 Finalist

Brand Manager at Graham

Graham

Mandy Atwood has a knack for making big, technical construction stories feel human. She can take the complexity of what Graham builds and turn it into clear, emotionally resonant storytelling that lands with everyone from a superintendent in the field to a student sizing up the industry. Just as importantly, she can zoom out to brand strategy, then zoom right back in to the details — photo shoots, social content, internal comms — making it all feel like “one Graham.” Her standout win has been leading Graham’s 100-year anniversary campaign in a way that didn’t just look backwards. Instead of leaning on nostalgia, she used the centennial as a platform to spotlight the projects, people, and partnerships behind the brand — and to tie that legacy to what matters now: innovation, safety, community impact, and where the company is headed next. The result became a unifying thread across regions and sectors. The impact is both external and internal. Outside the company, Graham shows up with a sharper, more consistent story in a competitive market. Inside, the centennial storytelling has boosted pride and connection — giving teams at every level a stronger sense that they’re part of something that’s still building toward its next 100 years.

Best career advice
I truly believe the best part of anyone’s day is the chance to create. Whether they call it math, problem-solving or engineering, the urge to make something is universal. Creatives can get defensive when someone brings them an idea because it seems like they are overstepping. I promise they aren’t. I have learned that it simply means they want to help shape the story of a brand they love. Bring people along for the creative ride. Make space for all ideas (even the bad ones). Their willingness to participate shows they’re invested. And the truth is, you rarely land on the right idea alone.

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