Inside The Firm

Jillian Penkin started her career in construction 12 years ago. The first 10 years, she worked for two reputable mechanical contractors. This is where she fell in love with the industry. About 2 years ago Jillian made the move to the commercial flooring world. She has been with RD Weis as an account executive since 2019. RD Weis has been in operation for over 30 years both as a flooring installer and top-notch maintenance company. Jillian loves the ability to not only remain in the construction industry but to be able to bring some design into what she does every day. Different colors, textures, styles, and trends bring her customer’s visions to life in their spaces. Jillian has been a member of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) for about 10 years. She has served on the board for several years and was Rochester chapter president from 2015-2017. The organization allowed her to learn more about the construction industry and find support where she needed it as a young woman in a male clus