Connico’s Team Tapestry: Meet Administrative Director Christy Shadowens

Welcome to Connico’s team tapestry, where every team member has a unique thread that weaves together to create a textured, bold, and dynamic masterpiece. We have a diverse team of leaders with specialized expertise in various aspects of our business and work diligently to identify and showcase their unique qualities for all to see. That’s why we’re putting our tapestry on display and giving you the opportunity to learn more about the Connico team!

Our latest spotlight is on Christy Shadowens, administrative director. She originally joined the Connico team in 2007 as an office administrator until 2013 and rejoined in 2020 as administrative director. Christy and her team handle Connico’s finance and accounting, human resources, and all administrative functions. She also serves on the strategic leadership team.

Christy has a master’s in business administration from Keller Graduate School of Management and has over 23 years of administrative experience. Continue reading to learn more about Christy, including her perspective on Connico’s culture, what she finds most rewarding about her job, and more. 

What has been one of your proudest accomplishments at Connico and why?

My proudest accomplishment at Connico has been successfully navigating the ownership transition for both Connico Inc and Connico, LLC. This transition was a significant milestone, and I am proud of how smoothly it was executed.

How would you describe Connico’s company culture?

Connico’s company culture is deeply rooted in our core values, particularly high personal ethics and integrity. Our team functions cohesively because we trust and respect each other's personal integrity, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.

What’s one thing you wish everyone knew about your role?

The expected answer here is that I wish everyone understood the importance of administrative professionals. However, at Connico, my contributions are highly valued and recognized, which hasn't always been the case in my career.

What team-building activity do you think has had the greatest impact on Connico’s culture?

Our office rotations have had the most significant impact on our company culture. Since over half of our staff works remotely across the U.S., we bring a mix of team members together quarterly for one week at one of our two physical office locations. These visits allow us to collaborate on projects, participate in team-building activities, and spend valuable time together in person, which strengthens our bond and enhances our teamwork.

What do you find most rewarding about your job?

The vision of my team is to be the “pocket of magic” for the organization, which is what I find most rewarding. We achieve this by providing solutions to daily roadblocks for both our staff and clients, making their experiences smoother and more successful.

Which Connico core value resonates most with you and why?

Integrity is the core value that resonates most with me. It is the foundation upon which all our other values are built. Without personal integrity, it’s impossible to truly embody the rest of our core values. 

A close second is resiliency. Connico has demonstrated remarkable resilience since its founding as a woman-owned business in the construction industry in 1990, and this was evident again during our seamless ownership transition from Connico Inc, to Connico, LLC.

Christy Shadowens is an administrative director at Connico and can be reached at csshadowens@connico.com.