Women of Asphalt
Minnesota/Dakota Branch
WE LEAD AND INSPIRE WOMEN IN THE ASPHALT INDUSTRY.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Certainteed Tour: Shakopee
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Hike for Hope
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 1:00 PM | Legends Crossings at Vikings Lakes, Eagan, MN
Support Women of Asphalt MN/Dak as we join #TogetherToFightSuicide.
Astec Women of Asphalt Leadership Summit
Monday, May 18, 2026 to Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Chattanooga, TN
Join us for the WofA x Astec Leadership Summit, a two-day seminar designed to inspire, educate, and empower women across the asphalt industry.
Stay tuned for MN Branch Scholarship Opportunity!
Girl Scout Asphalt Patch Event
May 2026 | Ulland Brothers, Oscar Plant, Duluth
Joan Donovan Memorial 9- Hole Golf Event
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | Bunker Hills Golf Course
Women of Asphalt Annual Luncheon
Monday, November 30, 2026 | Mystic Lake
Annual Luncheon in conjunction with the MN Asphalt Conference.
NEW LEADERSHIP
We’re excited to announce that Sara Nowacki of Martin Marietta will be stepping into the role of President, with Jennifer Clemens of Park Construction serving as Vice President.
Sara Nowacki, Martin Marietta
Jennifer Clemens, Park Construction
Many thanks to our immediate past president, Brooke Donnelly, from Ulland Bros, for her leadership!
SUPPORT WOMEN OF ASPHALT TODAY!
PROUD 2024/5 ANNUAL WOMEN OF ASPHALT SUPPORTERS INCLUDE:
WOMEN OF ASPHALT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
WofA Minnesota/Dakota hosts events throughout the calendar year. Events give members and non-members the opportunity to connect and build industry relationships. Sponsorships are Paramount in allowing us to provide the best events possible. Your commitment to sponsorship will enable WofA Minnesota/Dakota to continue to grow and help fund our events across the states.
Contact Sara Nowacki at Sara.Nowacki@martinmarietta.com for more information or if you have questions about sponsorship and Women of Asphalt.
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!
By becoming a member of Women of Asphalt (WofA) you are joining an organization which strives to mentor, educate, and advocate for women in the asphalt industry. There is NO COST to join and invaluable benefits to be had including connecting with women around the country working in various positions within the asphalt community, mentoring programs, and networking events within your state and at World of Asphalt. Your company does not need to be a MAPA member to participate.
- For information on how to register for the MN/Dakota Women of Asphalt Branch, please watch this video.
- If you are already a member of Women of Asphalt (National), you must go to the Branch page to register for MN/Dakota.
- For more info or questions, please contact Abbey Bryduck, abryduck@mnapa.org
ABOUT US
MISSION STATEMENT
Women of Asphalt is a national coalition which supports women in all aspects of the asphalt industry through mentoring, education, and advocacy, and by encouraging women to seek careers in the asphalt industry.
VISION STATEMENT
We lead and inspire women in the asphalt industry.
GOALS
- To foster and promote mentoring and networking opportunities for women in asphalt
- To create professional development opportunities for women in asphalt through education and training
- To advocate for women in the asphalt industry
- To encourage other women to join the asphalt industry
Please direct all WofA Minnesota/Dakota inquiries to Abbey Bryduck, MAPA, (952) 250-1681
PAST EVENTS
Women of Asphalt MN/Dakota Branch Fall Tour
September 25, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Thanks to those who attended the Ascentek (Lube-tech Facility Tour. We had a great time networking, talking about leadership, and learning about the production of Lube-tech products.
WOMEN OF ASPHALT JOAN DONOVAN 9-HOLE GOLF OUTING
Thank you to all those who joined us for the first Women of Asphalt Joan Donovan 9- Hole Golf Outing! We had a great afternoon community building and reminiscing about Joan. A good time was had by all. Stay tuned for our golf event date in Summer 2025!
MARTIN MARIETTA PLANT TOUR | JUNE 14, 2022
WofA Mentorship Program
One of the primary goals of Women of Asphalt is to foster and promote networking and mentoring opportunities. The mentorship program is designed to be a resource to encourage success.
WofA Job Board
Interested in working in the asphalt industry? Whether you are an employer or a job seeker, the job board connects those looking opportunities in the asphalt industry!
Join WofA
There is NO COST to join and invaluable benefits to be had including connecting with women around the country working in various positions within the asphalt community.