Lisa Pickell Honored by 22nd Century Media at North Shore Women in Business Awards


“The construction industry remains about 90% male, with very few women in leadership roles, so it’s especially rewarding to be recognized for my contributions.”

Lisa Pickell, president of Orren Pickell Building Group, was one of 15 winners in the 2019 North Shore Women in Business Awards, earning accolades in the Medium Company category. 22nd Century Media, parent of The Highland Park Landmark, The Lake Forest Leader and other publications, presented the awards in partnership with Autohaus on Edens at a luncheon at the Chicago Botanic Garden in September.

In addition to striving to design and build beautiful, well-crafted homes and provide clients with outstanding service, Lisa has embraced innovative technology that vastly improves the customer experience. What’s more, she has become a champion of women in the construction industry and is focused on developing the next generation of construction professionals. Her efforts have helped the company make a difference for home buyers and communities across the North Shore.

“I’m honored to be included among so many talented professional women,” offered Lisa Pickell. “The construction industry remains about 90% male, with very few women in leadership roles, so it’s especially rewarding to be recognized for my contributions.”

Orren Pickell Building Group has been a leading design-build firm on Chicago’s North Shore for more than 40 years. The company provides custom home architecture and construction throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan.

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