Her Story
About Haley
Haley Deeb is a construction executive with more than a decade of experience leading complex commercial development projects across the entire project lifecycle, from early planning and entitlements through preconstruction, construction, and final delivery. She serves as Vice President of Preconstruction at Huntington National Bank, where she leads preconstruction and development strategy for retail banking developments and renovations across multiple markets throughout the Southeast and Midwest. Her expertise spans early development planning, entitlements, permitting, design coordination, budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder management, and construction delivery, ensuring projects are executed efficiently while aligning with long-term business objectives.
Before joining Huntington National Bank, Haley built a strong foundation in both public and private sector construction, beginning her career in municipal planning and development before transitioning into commercial construction project management. Throughout her career, she has intentionally developed expertise across every stage of the development process, gaining hands-on experience in the field, project management, preconstruction, and early development planning. This broad perspective has allowed her to collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, subcontractors, owners, and public agencies to successfully deliver complex commercial projects. She believes that understanding each phase of the development process has strengthened her leadership, fostered better collaboration, and ultimately led to more successful project outcomes.
Known for her collaborative leadership style and ability to navigate complex project challenges, Haley has earned recognition for her operational excellence, including Employee of the Year honors. She has been an active member of the Associated Builders and Contractors, including its Young Professionals Group in New Hampshire, as well as CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women), where she has continued to support professional development and industry engagement.
Haley earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Granite State College, now part of the University of New Hampshire, and a Graduate Certificate in Construction Management from Northeastern University. She attributes her success to the guidance of exceptional mentors who challenged her to think strategically, build confidence through preparation, and continually raise the standard for herself and those around her. She believes confidence is built through discipline, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace new challenges—not by having all the answers, but by continually asking questions and pursuing growth.
Passionate about developing future leaders, Haley believes influence is earned through trust, integrity, and consistently delivering quality work. The strongest team and the most successful projects are built by leaders who raise the standard through example, invest in the people around them, and create a lasting impact that extends well beyond the project itself.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Haley
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to three things. First, the mentors I've had throughout my career who helped build my confidence, challenged me to think bigger, and taught me the value of preparation and continuous learning. Second, it's the standard I hold myself to. I've always genuinely cared about doing good work, pushing myself outside of my comfort zone, and continuing to grow. There were opportunities where I could have accepted leadership promotions, but I chose opportunities that better aligned with building my experience and the long-term vision I had for my career. And lastly, I'd say it's the investment I've made in my own personal development. I believe becoming a better leader starts with becoming a better person. I've spent a lot of time developing my confidence, self-awareness, and leadership skills because I believe the internal work you do ultimately shows up in the way you lead others.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
One piece of advice that's stayed with me is to never stop being the student. The day you think you know everything is the day you stop growing. Some of my biggest career breakthroughs came because I was willing to ask questions and learn from people with more experience.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice would be to stay curious, keep learning, and don't let self doubt hold you back. Confidence isn't something you're born with, t's something you build through preparation, hard work, and experience. Ask questions, be curious, and don't be afraid to admit when you don't know something. People respect those who are willing to learn. In a male dominated industry, it can be easy to feel like you have to prove yourself, but I've found that consistently delivering quality work and building a strong reputation will always speak louder than trying to be the loudest person in the room.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest opportunities in our industry is leveraging technology and data to make better decisions earlier in the development process. Preconstruction has become much more strategic, with a greater emphasis on planning, collaboration, and identifying risks before construction even begins.
At the same time, one of our biggest challenges is navigating uncertainty. Market conditions, permitting timelines, labor availability, and material costs continue to evolve, so success depends on being proactive, adaptable, and maintaining strong communication across the entire project team.
The projects that are most successful aren't necessarily the ones without challenges, they're the ones where the team collaborates early, communicates openly, and solves problems together.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me are integrity, continuous growth, excellence, and relationships. Whether it's in my career or my personal life, I believe in doing what I say I'm going to do, holding myself to a high standard, and always looking for ways to learn and improve.
I'm also a firm believer that success isn't achieved alone. I've been fortunate to have incredible mentors throughout my career, and that's reinforced the importance of building strong relationships, investing in others, and leading with trust and respect. Those values guide the way I approach both my work and the people in my life.
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