As a senior consultant and vice president of the commercial group for Interface Consulting, Lisa Sumner Heard oversees marketing, corporate development, and recruitment. With almost 20 years of experience in the construction industry, she performs consulting duties for the firm and is responsible for directing public relations, strategic planning initiatives, and employee benefits. Prior to joining Interface Consulting, she was a research administrator for a public relations firm, where she conducted market research, analyzed statistics, and reviewed surveys. Ms. Heard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin.