Who We Are

Raechel Peters serves as the current President of NAWIC Chicago Metro Chapter 325 and Co-Chair of its newly formed Sustainability Committee. A proud member of Laborers Local 582, she built her career from the ground up and now leads her woman-owned, family-operated construction company.

Specializing in commercial concrete and playground development, Raechel brings deep field expertise and operational leadership to every project. She is passionate about “boots-on-the-ground” leadership — combining hands-on jobsite experience with the strategic ability to successfully negotiate and manage large-scale projects from inception through completion.

Shannon Wells serves as Communications & Marketing Chair for NAWIC Chicago Metro Chapter 325’s Sustainability Committee and as Marketing & Social Media Chair for the Chapter. She also serves as a Board Director and is the Owner and President of SC Wells, LLC, a woman-owned construction company focused on construction management, strategic development, and business growth initiatives.

With leadership experience across construction, real estate development, communications, marketing, and brand strategy, Shannon brings a collaborative and forward-thinking approach to the committee’s digital presence and messaging efforts. Her professional background includes overseeing marketing, sales, construction management coordination, lease-up strategy, branding, and stakeholder engagement for large-scale residential and development projects. She is passionate about building strong industry relationships and helping position the Sustainability Committee as a respected and impactful resource within the construction community.

Shannon’s approach combines strategic communication, creative vision, and industry insight to support initiatives that reflect innovation, leadership, and long-term sustainability within the built environment.

Shannon April is a Top 1% Realtor in the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs and a proud recipient of the Timeless Award from @properties Christie’s International Real Estate. With more than 25 years of experience in residential real estate, new construction, luxury homes, and equestrian properties, she is known for her professionalism, market expertise, and commitment to delivering exceptional results for her clients.

A Chicagoland native, Shannon began her real estate career at age 19 with Oxford Estates, where she spent 12 years helping buyers navigate the new construction process. After taking time away from the industry to raise her family, she returned to real estate with a renewed passion and a client-first approach.

Shannon is deeply committed to sustainability, responsible development, and the preservation of historic homes, properties, and landmarks. As a member of a Green Initiative and Sustainability Committee, she advocates for energy-efficient building practices and thoughtful development that respects both the character of existing communities and the needs of future generations.