South Central Region Director :
Tamara 'Tammy" Crooks
Tamara "Tammy" Crooks serves as a Construction Manager for Byrne Construction Services. Since her graduation from law school in 1997, she has acquired the additional education, skills, experience, and most importantly, the relationships necessary to become an industry leader. While her primary focus has been on delivering projects to clients, she is also committed to providing pathways for other women seeking to enter and enjoy successful careers in the industry.
Tammy believes it is our responsibility as members of the organization to provide guidance and mentorship to the next generation of builders. Recognizing education to be the single most important element in a successful construction career, she is committed to improving existing and creating new educational programs while ensuring this critical education is accessible to those seeking a career in the industry. In doing so, Tammy is an active member of the American Council for Construction Education as well as serving on the Board of Trustees for the NAWIC Education Foundation.
During her twenty-five years as a NAWIC member, Tammy has served two terms as the Dallas Chapter’s President, among other Chapter-related positions. She has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the NAWIC Education Foundation for several years and has served as the Foundation’s President, Vice President, Immediate Past President, Executive Committee Member, and Board Trustee. She is currently the South Central Region Director.
Tammy’s focus as the Director is to bring the Region together to work toward the common goal of being “Better Together.” There has been too much decisiveness that only weakens the foundation of our Association. We, as members, need to put our differences aside to stop promoting our own personal agendas and do what is best for the Region as a whole. Tammy hopes that the SCR members will join her in this endeavor and make our Region the standard bearer for this effort.
NAWIC Core Values:
Women-focused
Courageous leadership
Commitment to inclusion and growth
Anticipate change
Women-focused
Courageous leadership
Commitment to inclusion and growth
Anticipate change
NAWIC Core Purpose:
To strengthen and amplify
the success of women
in the construction industry
To strengthen and amplify
the success of women
in the construction industry
NAWIC's Code of Professionalism:
WHEREAS, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION, hereinafter referred to as NAWIC, is an international association dedicated to the advancement of women in the construction industry, and
WHEREAS, integrity, professionalism, respect and courtesy are all fundamental values of NAWIC, and
WHEREAS, NAWIC's officers, directors, staff and members represent the Association to others within and outside of the construction industry, and
WHEREAS, NAWIC and its members wish to set out in writing the code of professionalism by which they strive to implement their fundamental values in all their actions, for both internal and external activities,
NOW, THEREFORE, the following is adopted as the CODE OF PROFESSIONALISM of the National Association of Women in Construction:
WHEREAS, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION, hereinafter referred to as NAWIC, is an international association dedicated to the advancement of women in the construction industry, and
WHEREAS, integrity, professionalism, respect and courtesy are all fundamental values of NAWIC, and
WHEREAS, NAWIC's officers, directors, staff and members represent the Association to others within and outside of the construction industry, and
WHEREAS, NAWIC and its members wish to set out in writing the code of professionalism by which they strive to implement their fundamental values in all their actions, for both internal and external activities,
NOW, THEREFORE, the following is adopted as the CODE OF PROFESSIONALISM of the National Association of Women in Construction:
- NAWIC members will act at all times in conformance with the following Association Policy NAWIC is self-governing, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian.
- NAWIC members will use their best efforts to ensure that the statements made and positions taken fairly represent the view of the entire group on behalf of which they are authorized to speak.
- NAWIC members, when representing members of the Association, will take steps to hear and consider the views of all their constituents and make those members feel that their views are important, even if the position taken is in disagreement with any member's particular views.
- NAWIC members, when representing the Association, its Committees, Regions, Councils or Chapters shall give those positions their full support.
- NAWIC members shall treat as confidential any information to which they are given access by virtue of being an officer or director, candidate for office, or director-elect.
- NAWIC members shall conduct themselves professionally in the course of any activities affecting the Association, including campaigning for office.
The History of NAWIC
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) originally began as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas. It was founded in 1953 by 16 women working in the construction industry. Knowing that women represented only a small fraction of the construction industry, the founders organized NAWIC to create a support network. Women in Construction of Fort Worth were so successful that is gained its national charter in 1955 and became the National Association of Women in Construction.
Member of the Association are business owners and executives, subcontractors, managers, accountants, estimators and tradeswomen. Some members are employed in construction trades, including welding, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.
Monthly chapter meetings, regional conference and national conventions provide opportunities to build a strong communication network. This helps develop and broaden valuable business contacts for your firm through your employee.
More than 30 associations work with NAWIC to share resources, aggressive problem resolutions, and safety training and best practices. Together we create a more positive image of the construction industry
Member of the Association are business owners and executives, subcontractors, managers, accountants, estimators and tradeswomen. Some members are employed in construction trades, including welding, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.
Monthly chapter meetings, regional conference and national conventions provide opportunities to build a strong communication network. This helps develop and broaden valuable business contacts for your firm through your employee.
More than 30 associations work with NAWIC to share resources, aggressive problem resolutions, and safety training and best practices. Together we create a more positive image of the construction industry