Angela Watkins Smith, MCA, CCA With nearly 25 years of experience in working in the construction industry, Angela Watkins Smith has seen just about every aspect of a project take shape, from estimating to procurement to a finished product that can transform a property. Smith, chief operating officer of Minority Construction Group, began her career in government procurement and contract administration before working as a small business advocate and program manager focused on business development. She then worked for a general contractor before starting her company in 2018. Smith understands firsthand the challenges of owning and operating a business while bidding, running a project, managing employees, processing change orders, issuing contracts and handling invoices.