Jamie Vanek brings nearly two decades of experience in the construction industry to her role as President of Etolin Strait Development Group, an Alaska Native 8(a) company. With a career that began in 2007 and has spanned roles in project management, administration, and executive leadership, Jamie’s journey has been rooted in a passion for team development and a drive to deliver excellence across the federal contracting sector.
Jamie has been part of the Turner Strategic Technologies (TST) family since 2013 and has led Etolin Strait since 2022. In her current role, she is responsible for securing 8(a) contracts, building high-performing teams, and overseeing the company’s financial performance. Her leadership is shaped by her PMP certification, a deep knowledge of federal contracting, and a unique ability to mentor and empower others — a skill she considers the most rewarding part of her work.
Over the course of her career, Jamie has led projects and teams across the country in support of a wide range of federal agencies, including NAVFAC, USACE, FBI, NIWC, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Air Force.
An alumna of Temple University and Arcadia University, Jamie is committed to lifelong learning and community impact. She chairs the Management Education Committee for the Virginia Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC-VA) and supports Here for the Girls, a nonprofit serving young women with breast cancer. Outside of work, she enjoys tapping into her artistic side through creative projects with her children, including painting ballet shoes that are always the first to sell at fundraisers!
Jamie is also the proud founder of Adminnovate, where she facilitates workshops and delivers keynotes with a focus on the AEC industry. As an author, facilitator, and TEDx speaker, she has been featured in Construction Business Owner, Construction Executive, ThriveGlobal, and other outlets as a thought leader advocating for women in construction.