After Carla Cross received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from UWM’s Lubar College of Business, she launched her own construction management firm, Cross Management Services Inc. As president and CEO, Cross coordinates and monitors supplier and workforce diversity inclusion on construction projects, like Lambeau Field, American Family Field, Fiserv Forum and the world headquarters of Manpower and GE Healthcare, as well as UWM’s Cambridge Commons and Kenilworth building.
Cross received the UWM Impact Award from the UWM Alumni Association in 2024. This award highlights alumni who are improving their communities.