America's Most Trusted Homebuilder
celebrates Women in Construction Week
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 7,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Most Trusted® Home
Builder, Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC), continues to break barriers
with an increasing number of women joining its organization. To
celebrate Women in Construction Week recognized March 2-8, Taylor Morrison is featuring women in
construction roles and releasing new workforce statistics.
"With the homebuilding industry being traditionally male
dominated, we're incredibly proud of the women at Taylor Morrison
who continue to challenge that status quo and pursue the immense
opportunities this meaningful career can provide for everyone,"
said Taylor Morrison Chairman and CEO Sheryl Palmer. "As an organization, we have
experienced a growing number of women joining our workforce and are
excited that they're paving the way for people from all backgrounds
to consider a career in construction."
Taylor Morrison has an increasing number of women joining its
construction roles and seeing significant career growth. As of
March 2025, Taylor Morrison
reported:
- In the past decade, Taylor Morrison has seen an 887% increase
in women who currently hold construction roles.
- Taylor Morrison has 45% female representation in its workforce
– just over four times the U.S. construction industry average of
11%.
- Chairman and CEO Sheryl Palmer
remains the only female that has ever led a publicly traded
homebuilder and has been in her role since 2007.
- The Company's Board of Directors has a female majority, the
highest in the industry.
Dallas Build-to-Rent Assistant Land Project Manager,
Haley Hoffman, didn't start
her career in the homebuilding industry, but she has experienced
exceptional career progression just three years after taking the
plunge. Hoffman joined the Taylor Morrison team as a permit
administrator and soon after moved to Taylor Morrison's
build-for-rent brand, Yardly, as a Land Analyst. The team then
offered her the opportunity to train in the field with project
managers, where she developed the skills for her current role. When
asked what her advice would be for women interested in pursuing the
construction career path, she said:
"Don't be afraid to ask questions and overcommunicate. If
there's an opportunity to shadow someone who's an expert, take it!"
said Hoffman.
Indianapolis-based
Superintendent Autumn
Schmicker has been in the role for six years, where she
spends her days walking job sites, working with trade partners,
managing various construction tasks in progress, and coordinating
schedules. She encourages women in the field to stop
underestimating themselves, and to always find ways to build upon
your skills.
"My passion for the construction industry originated during my
childhood, as I grew up watching my father run his own residential
construction business and was inspired to follow in his footsteps.
No two days are quite the same, which is one of my favorite parts
of the job," said Schmicker.
As a former Aviation Electrician in the Navy, Jacksonville-based
Superintendent Tracey
Michaels has been with Taylor Morrison for five
years, delivered 100 homes, and even built the model home at the
Cove at Beachwalk community in just 60 days. While she started her
construction career in Warranty and focused on that for nearly a
decade, she always wanted to be on the building side and feels her
career has now come full circle as a Superintendent.
"I love starting from dirt and seeing a completed product in the
end. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing the joy on a
homeowner's face after delivering their dream home," said
Michaels.
About Taylor Morrison
Headquartered in Scottsdale,
Arizona, Taylor Morrison is one of the nation's leading
homebuilders and developers. We serve a wide array of consumers
from coast to coast, including first-time, move-up, luxury and
resort lifestyle homebuyers and renters under our family of
brands—including Taylor Morrison, Esplanade and Yardly. From
2016-2025, Taylor Morrison has been recognized as America's Most
Trusted® Builder by Lifestory Research. Our
long-standing commitment to sustainable operations is highlighted
in our annual Sustainability and Belonging Report.
For more information about Taylor Morrison, please visit
www.taylormorrison.com.
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