Congratulations to Gina Carnovale, one of two recipients of the Robert T. Armistead Memorial Scholarship. This $5,000 scholarship was established by Armistead Mechanical, Inc. and the family of Robert “Bob” Armistead to symbolize his leadership, dedication, and impact on the mechanical contracting industry. In honor of Bob’s service as MCAA President, the selected winners are required to have served in the role as their local student chapter president.
Gina was a Construction Management major at Kent State University and graduated in May. She was an active member of her student chapter from 2022-2025 and served as Recruitment Chair, Competition Chair, Vice President and President. She previously interned with Southland Industries and returned this summer to start her full-time position as Project Engineer I.
“I am most excited to work for a mechanical contracting company because of the unique problem-solving involved and the intricate knowledge I’ll gain. Rather than only relying on the architect or owner for solutions, the mechanical contractor is responsible for developing creative solutions to project challenges, giving us real influence over the work and impact on each project. I am also eager to learn the finer details of the systems we put in place and understand how each component contributes to the project as a whole.
My involvement with MCAA has been incredibly rewarding throughout my college career, making it challenging to summarize its impact. Since joining my sophomore year, I’ve attended 8 MCAA conferences, visited 8 new cities, built hundreds of new connections and friendships, won scholarships, and gained a wealth of knowledge. If I had to choose one standout experience from college, it would undoubtedly be our MCAA student chapter.
After graduation, I’ll be moving away from Ohio and won’t be able to stay involved with the MCA of Cleveland. However, I still hope to continue mentoring the student chapter – answering questions, offering advice, and celebrating their achievements. I also look forward to attending future conferences to support Kent State from the other side!”
MCAA and the John R. Gentille Foundation congratulate Gina on this prestigious scholarship and thank Armistead Mechanical, Inc. and the family of Robert T. Armistead for their commitment to supporting students interested in pursuing a career in the mechanical contracting industry.
