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Harrietta Zohnnie

As project leader and final decision maker, Harrietta “Etta” Zohnnie leads with a firm but understanding hand. Being directly involved in the day to day operations of Zohnnie Construction Industries, Inc.'s (ZCI) many projects, she also knows when to delegate specific project tasks to the most highly qualified specialists. Etta's experience and unique leadership style assures that her many clients are extremely satisfied with her company’s performance which creates a deep seeded faith in her abilities.

A graduate of the University of Arizona in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Regional Development (the study of city growth and urban design), Ms. Zohnnie’s passion has always been to promote positive community development on Tribal Lands. Her diverse experience includes working on projects for the Navajo Nation, Jicarilla Tribe, Zuni Tribe, Hopi Tribe, Ute Mountain Tribe and Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Since 1997, she has acquired extensive experience in all phases of construction in the states of New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah with a particular focus on renovation, industrial construction, residential construction, commercial construction, A & E services and design/build Projects.

Ms. Zohnnie’s professional services exist solely to bring quality design and construction to Native Lands. Her company, Zohnnie Construction Industries, Inc. is a Native/Woman Owned Business that has a 90% Native Employee threshold. Etta sits at the helm of every ZCI construction project to ensure complete professionalism. Within her thirteen year career she has gained experience at all levels of construction and design/build projects. This experience has enabled her to advance from Office Manager for an employer to becoming President of her own multi-million dollar design and build firm. She attributes her success to a Navajo phrase that is used to express endurance: “T’ aho’ a ji tee goo T’ eiya – You must do for yourself in order to root your dreams on the plane of success!