Shara obtained her Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and landed an internship with a top-ranked contractor. During that time, she learned the ins and outs of commercial construction and gained an appreciation for the entire building process. With a thirst for learning, a tenacious-spirit, and deep faith guiding her, Shara accepted a significant challenge as the Project Coordinator for the Mercedes-Benz Stadium project – the chance of a lifetime. Now, adding tremendous value in her role as Senior Director at Darden, she sets her eyes on a goal and works with others to achieve it. Motivated by bringing people together, she leans on project teams for their expertise and empowers them to perform at their best. Shara has the intelligence and instincts to proactively manage the process, resolve issues, lead teams, and communicate well. Productive and thorough by nature, she stays on top of everyday tasks, consistently meeting milestones and accounting for every budget dollar. Clients quickly develop a sense of trust in her leadership as she acts with integrity and in solidarity with her team, aspiring to get the most out of every building development program. In her own words, “I have a passion to organize people and resources to fulfill a need for the greater good.”
Shara McLendon
Senior Director
