WE ARE COMMUNITY BUILDERS
Being an excellent construction partner starts with becoming an invested community partner. Swinerton’s commitment to the communities we serve goes beyond the projects we construct. We actively support nonprofit partners through skills-based volunteering, event sponsorship, and community-based programs. By investing both dollars and volunteer hours into the neighborhoods we serve, we foster safety and prosperity for future generations; and through a combination of quality, sustainable, innovative, and community-minded construction, we are redefining what it means to be a community builder.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION
Swinerton is proud to help foster interest and awareness in construction careers and build a pipeline of skilled workers in the industry through our partnership with a variety of education organizations. Each year, Swinerton participates in construction career fairs and education events across the country to attract youth to the industry. Our partnerships with organizations such as ACE Mentor and the Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF) allow us to raise awareness of the industry and support young students’ ambitions to pursue careers in construction.
CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Swinerton supports a network of nonprofits committed to workforce development to build a skilled workforce. In partnership with The Swinerton Foundation, we support SkillsUSA carpentry programs in high schools across the United States. We teach students about construction trades through trainings, mentorship, and competition support. Every year, Swinerton employees spend thousands of hours teaching hands-on skills and sharing their career experiences with students. Swinerton is committed to hiring graduates of the SkillsUSA program, averaging five new hires per year.
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RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
We invest our time and resources in nonprofits, like Rebuilding Together and DignityMoves, which are dedicated to helping communities overcome challenges and build long-term resilience. For over 20 years, Swinerton has been an avid supporter of Rebuilding Together’s nationwide efforts to secure affordable homeownership and housing stability for seniors, low-income community members, and veterans. Teams from across the nation participate in National Rebuilding Day where collectively we log hundreds of hours building and revitalizing our communities.
LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT
We believe in building lasting relationships with our community partners, grounded in fairness, commitment, and sincerity. We are dedicated to supporting local nonprofits that address the unique needs of each market we serve. Each year, Swinerton hosts the Fall Giving Challenge, a companywide competition where teams across the nation rally together to support local nonprofits. From assembling “love boxes” for foster children in Texas to preparing meals for the homeless in Atlanta, employees embrace a diverse range of volunteer opportunities. The challenge sparks a wave of employee engagement with over 1,000 employees participating each year.
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THE SWINERTON FOUNDATION
Swinerton supports The Swinerton Foundation, which develops the construction workforce of the future by being a catalyst for collective action to expand the accessibility of construction education. Through targeted programs that raise awareness of the industry and teach workforce skills to students, the Foundation helps individuals achieve greater opportunities to thrive. Swinerton is a key contributor to the Foundation and a valued business partner, offering opportunities to graduates of Foundation-sponsored programs and encouraging employees to volunteer for Foundation activities and events.
SWINERTON HEROES
Swinerton employees are passionate about giving back to and improving the communities in which they live, work, and belong. Each year, we honor our top volunteers who have given their time and resources to nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in the lives of others.
Chad Holajter, Operations Manager in Swinerton’s Denver Office
Since January 2023, Chad has served as a volunteer firefighter with Evergreen Fire Rescue in his hometown of Evergreen, CO. Evergreen Fire Rescue is one of the largest volunteer fire departments in Colorado whose mission is to protect life, property, and the environment through fire prevention, preparedness, education, and emergency response. Every year, Chad volunteers over 500 hours of his time to the organization.
Phillip Thrash, Chief Estimator in Swinerton’s Portland Office
Phillip volunteers as a football coach and board member for Hilhi Youth Football Association where his three sons have participated in flag and tackle football. Hilhi Youth Football Association in Hillsboro, OR has been a fixture in the community since 1995, providing a safe and fun environment for more than 150 youth football players and cheerleaders yearly. In 2024, Phillip logged 271 volunteer hours for the non-profit.
Tish Crittendon, Project Administrator in Timberlab’s Greenville Office
Tish believes the arts are a powerful way to create a strong sense of community identity and pride. As a thespian and volunteer, Tish gives her time to local theatre companies at their events and as an actor in their plays, including Market Theatre Company?in Anderson, South Carolina. Market Theatre impacts thousands of community members each year with engaging education programs, community-building outreach events, and quality mainstage performances. In 2024, Tish contributed to Market Theatre’s impact by volunteering over 200 hours of her time.
Our Team
Our dedicated Community Impact team within the Corporate Responsibility department drives our company’s social responsibility and community development. We hold expertise in foundation management, stakeholder engagement, inclusion and diversity, and strategic partnerships. We also specialize in fostering strong community relations to deliver economic benefits and positive social outcomes where we work
Dost Bardouille
Director of Corporate Responsibility
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Rachael Guerrero
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
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Willow Cohn
Senior Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Specialist
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