Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Wendy Cohen, president and CEO of Kitchell. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.
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Wendy Cohen
President and CEO
Kitchell
Background: Cohen leads the Kitchell Corporation, the holding enterprise of four independent operating companies, Kitchell Contractors Inc., Kitchell CEM, Kitchell Development Company and American Refrigeration Supplies. Cohen is passionate about developing a strategy and culture that allows for innovation and change in the construction industry. With nearly 30 years in the building industry, Cohen has worked in many aspects of the construction business; as a general contractor, construction manager, consultant and owner.
Key to success: “Go the extra mile, always come prepared and grit.”
Source of pride: “Being able to mentor and coach other leaders and watching them become dynamic leaders themselves.”
Surprising fact: “I have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 feet) and I raced in the off-road race the Baja 1000.”
