Submitted by: Stephen Wolff

Kris Altice serves as General Counsel at Shiel Sexton. Kris has been an important part of Shiel Sexton's team for 11 years. She is our first spotlight for our executive profile and we are excited for you to get to know her a little better through a few questions we've asked her below:

What is your role at Shiel Sexton and how do you define it?
I see my role as an advisor and problem solver. I envision Shiel Sexton as a big wheel with each employee acting as a spoke in the wheel. If one of the spokes was to break, the wheel wouldn't turn smoothly. My job is to help grow the company responsibly; to learn, understand, digest and articulate complex information in a way that people without a legal background can understand and relate. The company has to be nimble to move in and out of markets, so understanding our company and employees is very important.

How did you get to this position at Shiel Sexton?
I had a great job in prominent Indianapolis law firm where I was in business litigation. I was starting to become frustrated because I was always reacting to client issues rather than working proactively to avoid issues. So, I wrote a letter to Shiel Sexton CEO and Owner, Andy Shiel, and said that that I would like to work for Shiel Sexton. Andy responded to my letter; "how did you know that we were looking?" We met and Andy offered me the job.

What do you enjoy most about working for Shiel Sexton?
The greatest thing about working at Shiel Sexton is the people and the way the company treats people. It is a fun place to work where people are able to see the results of their work daily and it feels like you are building something more than just a company.

What would you do if you were not in the construction industry?
If I wasn't working in the construction or legal industry I would like to be a professional golfer. I love being outside and I think it would be great to be able to see the world and play a game I love at the same time.

What is something that everyone should do or experience once in their lives?
Waiting tables is one thing I think everyone should experience. It's a real eye opener on human behavior - the good, the bad, and the ugly. You end up learning quickly that nothing is beneath you. It's all about customer service.

What is one thing people would be surprised to learn about you?
I think people would be surprised to know that I've seen Neil Diamond live in concert three times.

What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy golf, of course, cooking, traveling with my family, and just being outside. We try and take the family somewhere new whenever we get the chance. When we travel, we explore. Really anything we can do together is great.

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