"Christine's unwavering dedication to fostering an efficient and productive client and team experience is a key component of her success,” said Meg Tidd, CEO, VIP Structures. “From the initial vision to the final delivery, her attention to detail ensures every moving part aligns perfectly. We are thrilled to welcome Christine in this role and know that her influential leadership and management style not only greatly benefits our team, but it empowers our clients in attaining their objectives."
As President of Construction, Stevens aims to understand and fulfill each client's distinct vision. She has the ability to transform ideas into reality while working collaboratively with clients to discover options, establish schedules, manage budgets, and allocate resources. Stevens also works with clients to assist with attaining economic development incentives.
Stevens brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role, having previously served as the Senior Vice President and Interim General Manager of Construction, where she strengthened financial performance, operations, and morale; retained and recruited talented staff; and served as a role model for client relations and teamwork. Having also held various other leadership roles at VIP over the last seven years, Stevens has led some of VIP's largest and most complex projects, including Cryomech's High-Tech Manufacturing facility in Dewitt and the redevelopment of the Post-Standard building in Downtown Syracuse. Furthermore, she has extensive experience in development, commercial real estate, sales, and project management.
"We are grateful for Christine's leadership within our company, as she consistently prioritizes our clients’ best interests. With employees, she empowers each team member to bring forth their best," said Cynthia Hernandez, Chief People Strategist, VIP Structures. "Her guidance, mentorship, and support have cultivated an environment where talent thrives, and we look forward to watching her continued growth."
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Stevens earned her master's degree in international relations and economics from Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Fordham University. Before joining VIP Structures, Stevens worked in commercial real estate where she led development projects and managed a portfolio of real estate assets. She also spent 15 years working in international development and living overseas, responsible for program management, strategic planning, budgeting and reporting, public relations, and donor coordination.
