Laura Torrisi’s 28-year professional career includes more than 16 years in construction industry accounting and leadership roles. A solution-oriented leader focused on empowerment, engagement, and communication, she knows how to play to her team’s strengths while creating a strong sense of ownership. This approach serves Laura well in her role as Chief Financial Officer, helping her manage and strengthen CFC’s finances as she supports the company’s planned growth and bright future. Laura joined CFC in 2019.
Professional and Educational Background
Prior to CFC, Laura’s 16+ years in the construction industry included experience working with both general contractor and subcontractor firms. She spent more than 7 years as Controller for a regional civil subcontractor firm; 4 years as an HR-, finance-, procurement-, and systems-focused Business Manager for a former global engineering powerhouse; and 5 years as a Business Manager for a civil engineering firm specializing in heavy earthwork. She also held roles in business management, payroll, and IT analysis in the retail and telecom sectors.
Laura holds a BSBA in Business Administration and certificate in Construction Management from Colorado State University. She also earned a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) from Regis University.
What Laura Values Most About Working at CFC
Laura loves the variety she finds in her day-to-day work. “The work is challenging, and no two days are the same,” she explains. “And my work has impact here.” Since CFC is a highly transparent, communication-focused organization in which supportive, open feedback is encouraged, people at all levels of the organization have the capacity to improve how work gets done.
Beyond Building
A fourth-generation Colorado native born in Arvada, Laura loves that Colorado offers up the best of all worlds: mountains, cities, culture, and everything in between. In her free time, you’ll often find her gardening or taking her dogs — a Scottie and a Brussels Griffon — on adventures.