Nancy Novak, Compass Datacenters’ Chief Innovation Officer, has over 25 years of construction experience and has overseen the delivery of over $3.5 billion in projects during that time. Prior to joining Compass, Novak was the National Vice President of Operations for Balfour Beatty Construction, which she joined after serving in a variety of executive positions with Hensel Phelps Construction Company. Novak is actively involved in a number of organizations dedicated to the advancement of women in business, including Above the Glass Ceiling (AGC) which is working with Fortune 500 companies to aid in the advancement of women in STEM, Women in Government Relations (WGE), and Women Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE). Novak is a frequent speaker on the topic and has participated in the White House Women’s and Diversity in STEM forums. Novak holds a degree in Construction Engineering and Management from San Diego State University.