Elevate: Women in LBM Conference 2027

Building Confidence, Skills, and Influence at Every Career Stage

BLD's Elevate Conference is a strategic spark for career evolution designed exclusively for women across the Lumber and Building Materials industry. Elevate is a focused, transformation-driven development experience tailored to deliver what women in LBM need to grow their confidence, sharpen their voice, and expand their influence, no matter their title or tenure.

Whether you manage a team, run a process, support operations, or are just beginning to step into your leadership potential, Elevate was built for you.

This two‑ half days event, led by Dena Cordova Jack, goes beyond networking—it delivers real tools, real strategies, and real growth.

What You’ll Gain:

• Leadership skills tailored specifically to LBM
• Practical communication strategies
• Career‑building tools you can put into action immediately
• Meaningful connection with women across the BLD network

Who Should Attend:
Women in any role within the LBM industry who want to grow their voice, credibility, and leadership skills.  This event is open to BLD members and non-member retail dealers.

Conference Trainer/Facilitator: 

Industry veteran Dena Cordova Jack will lead this program. Dena brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the LBM industry, including roles with Georgia-Pacific, Boise Cascade, and Kodiak Building Partners. Now leading her own firm, Cordova Jack Consulting, and as founder of a national Women in LBM group, Dena empowers women to lead boldly, ditch perfectionism, and confidently take their seat at the table.

Suppliers - Help support this new initiative and demonstrate your commitment to strengthening women in our industry. Sponsorship provides meaningful visibility and relationship-building opportunities across the BLD network.