Susan’s Story - Take the Risk & Trust

In this episode of Breaking Ground: Women in AEC Leadership, Reanna Dempsey interviews Susan Osterberg, CEO and President of Smith Seckman Reid Inc. (SSR). Susan shares her path from hospitality to leading a 100% employee-owned engineering firm and explains how SSR’s ownership model drives collaboration, long-term thinking, and shared success. She reflects on embracing discomfort, building credibility, and staying connected to frontline teams. Susan offers clear advice for women in AEC: Trust that growth comes from stepping into challenges—not waiting to be perfect.Dive into Susan's inspiring episode now! Have questions or want to get in touch? Email us at ⁠[email protected]: Any resources or links shared in this episode are provided by our guest and are not endorsed by Unanet. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Unanet.