World's 50 Most Influential Business Women Making a Difference in 2025
Company: INCORAGE General Contractors
Designation: Founder and President
Country: United States
Chrissie Davis, the visionary founder of INCORAGE, established her general contracting company in 2024 with a mission to create a principle-driven organization while fostering minority representation in an industry that has long struggled with both. The name INCORAGE embodies the core values upon which the company is built—Integrity, Collaboration, Regularly Achieving Goals Effectively. These principles, arranged in intentional order, emphasize the importance of ethics and teamwork before anything else. With this strong foundation, Chrissie aims to drive results that are both methodical and impactful.
As a woman in the construction industry—where women make up just 10% of the workforce and even fewer hold leadership roles—Chrissie has long advocated for diversity and inclusion. She recognizes the unique strengths women bring to the industry and has actively worked to amplify the voices of the underrepresented. Her commitment to breaking barriers is evident in her team composition, where 50% are women and 75% are people of color—a reflection of the diverse and dynamic Bay Area community she serves.
Beyond business, Chrissie’s passion lies in creating meaningful change through projects that enhance communities. INCORAGE works alongside non-profits, faith-based organizations, and other mission-driven entities to develop and construct essential housing projects. From tiny homes for foster care youth to cabins for Girl Scouts and housing solutions for underprivileged populations, Chrissie’s work directly contributes to providing safe, affordable, and sustainable spaces for those in need.
Through INCORAGE, Chrissie Davis is redefining leadership in construction—not just by building structures, but by building opportunities, representation, and change. Her dedication to ethical practices, diversity, and community impact continues to set a powerful example in an industry ripe for transformation.