Gabrielle Divers with her three sisters, Arianna (left), Bianca (second from right) and Nicolette (right) and their father, Javier R. Lucatero, all of whom work together at Accurate Firestop.
Divers was named Accurate Firestop’s
general manager in 2020 at the age of 29. She is currently on track to succeed her father as president when he retires in a few years. In addition to overseeing the com-
pany’s operations, she has continually expanded her professional knowledge and expertise by participating in a variety of certificate programs and trainings, while also juggling the demands of rais- ing three young sons under the age of 5, aided by husband, Christopher, and with the help of her mother. She is active in several industry organizations, includ- ing the Women Construction Owners and Executives California (WCOE), the Building Industry Association Bay Area (BIA) and AGC of California. California Constructor caught up with
Divers recently to find out more about her career journey, how she juggles the many challenges of running a family owned and operated business, and what she is most
excited about as she prepares to take on even greater responsibility as the future president of the company.
What has been most appealing to you about working in the construction industry and especially in a family owned and operated business over the past 16-plus years? Divers: Construction is a very proud career. I think it’s really rewarding to be able to drive through San Francisco or Sacramento and see a building that we helped build, and know that we are integral to the community. For me, the biggest appeal has been that community aspect, the pride in this work, and the people that I work around and with.
What is the company environment like and how is it to work around family members all day? Divers: Honestly it makes it fun to come to work! I have three sisters who are also
involved in the business in different ways, and aunts and uncles have worked here or do work here. We maintain a collaborative, team environment, and everybody has been so open arms to help me grow into my role, even our vendors and clients. Tis is definitely a people business, and that makes me so happy.
What do you find most challenging? Divers: Te economy is challenging for construction right now. It’s very cyclical. When you have a family business, it can be difficult to pivot and to have to make adjustments. At the end of the day, ev- erybody understands it’s a business, and we have to make difficult choices based on business needs.
What steps is the company taking to grow for the future? Divers: We just opened our Reno division a few months ago, where we are doing two data center projects, so that’s been
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