People news: Syracuse Builders Exchange appoints Wingate as PR director

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Builders Exchange announced it hired Dimi Wingate as director of public relations, effective January 1.

Wingate previously worked for the past six years at Syracuse Builders Exchange’s The Exchange Agency as a strategic account executive.

In her new role, Wingate will participate in industry-related events and meetings, engage and support community initiatives related to the construction industry, and meet with and inform members, potential members, project owners, engineers, and architects regarding membership benefits and services. She is also responsible for coordinating and meeting with employers, individuals, government, and civic organizations to enhance minority, women, and service-disabled veterans’ business-organization opportunities in the construction industry.

“Dimi is a tremendous asset to the Syracuse Builders Exchange and will be a significant resource to the 930 member employers we serve,” Earl R. Hall, executive director of the Syracuse Builders Exchange, said in a release. “Dimi’s vibrant personality, tireless work ethic, ability to communicate, and passion to represent the Syracuse Builders Exchange in dealing with contractors, project owners, community leaders, and other construction-industry professionals will enhance the value of our organization to the industry.”

She grew up in Beaumont, Texas and is a graduate of the University of Texas Arlington.

The Syracuse Builders Exchange (www.syrabex.com), a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association, serves the construction industry across Central New York’s 16-county region.