McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., recently promoted Antonya Williams to business development manager for the Southwest division. Her primary focus will be on municipal, community college and K-12 projects.

In this position, Williams will play a key role, providing a decade of industry expertise with a diverse, well-rounded background in project and design management. Prior to this role, she spent eight years working for McCarthy’s Northern Pacific division where she was involved with a wide array of construction teams, ranging from education and healthcare facilities to detention centers.

“Antonya has a passion for the construction industry and remains active in leadership organizations dedicated to encouraging women to pursue careers in our field,” said Bo Calbert, president of McCarthy Southwest. “The relationships she’s built through her eight years with the company as well as her professional volunteer activities will serve her well in her new role at McCarthy.”

Williams earned her bachelor’s degree in construction management from California State University, Chico. She is a member of the Urban Land Institute, National Association of Women in Construction, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and ACE Mentoring.