W. M. Jordan Company’s recognition of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Manager Chanel Brown highlights the growing role of supplier diversity and inclusive procurement strategies in the construction industry.
Brown was named the 2026 Advocate of the Year by the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council during the 2026 Business Opportunity Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. The award recognizes her work supporting minority business development across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
Brown also participated as a featured panelist at the conference. Her recognition reflects efforts to expand opportunities for certified Minority Business Enterprises and strengthen their participation in organizational procurement and supply-chain processes.
The award recognizes individuals who work to create business opportunities, address barriers and develop relationships that can contribute to the long-term growth of minority-owned companies.
For construction companies, supplier diversity programs can influence how subcontractors, vendors and professional service providers access project opportunities. Building broader supplier networks can also help contractors strengthen procurement capacity across multiple markets.
W. M. Jordan operates across the Southeast and provides construction management and real estate development services. The company maintains offices and projects across Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Brown’s recognition comes as contractors continue to place greater emphasis on developing diverse trade-partner networks and creating pathways for smaller and minority-owned businesses to participate in construction supply chains.
The award also underscores the importance of supplier diversity leadership beyond individual projects, particularly as construction firms seek to expand their networks while supporting economic activity in the communities where they operate.
Source: W.M. Jordan
