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CELEBRATING OUR LEGACY

October 2026 Linda Kofford was recognized and presented with her 45-year Membership Service pin. Linda joined NAWIC in July 1981 and has been a cornerstone of our chapter and an inspiration to generations of women in construction. Linda's dedication, leadership, generosity, and unwavering support has made and continues to make a lasting impact on so many women in the industry.​

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Tonya Timothy, Linda Kofford, Becky Robinson

Paying it Forward; Linda's mentor was Margaret Borg one of our chapter's first chartering member and National President  from 1968-1969. Linda continues the tradition of mentoring up. She has mentored countless women and helped shape our chapter through her leadership, wisdom, and generosity.

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Entrepreneur; Linda Founded Associated Representatives from the ground up, growing it into a thriving company serving five states across the Intermountain Region.                            

 

Community Impact; Linda served NAWIC in nearly every leadership role, including twice as Chapter President and  Regional Director, and longtime Parliamentarian.    

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Education Advocate; Linda played a key role in establishing the Intermountain Electrical Contractors (IEC) scholarship program. In 2025 alone, the IEC awarded 150 scholarships worth $2,000 each across 54 chapters, an incredible legacy that she helped created continues to support and uplift future generations.                                              

Actively Involved; Linda's love of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative. Linda started the tradition for our chapter to have an annual heart health luncheon; this tradition has lasted at least a decade and is one of the most looked forward to meetings of the year.                                                                     

 

Legacy in Action;  While now retired, Linda remains actively involved in our chapter. We are grateful for her example, her service, and the lasting legacy she continues to build!

 

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS

June 2024

SLC CHAPTER CHARTER & FOUNDERS

Salt Lake City Chapter #90 was organized on April 4, 1964. A group of women met in the Pioneer Room at Hotel Utah located in Salt Lake City, Utah to organize the chapter. Acting Chairman Mary Bagby, from the Dallas Chapter and daughter of one of the original founders was present at the meeting. Bagby assisted the women with creating by-laws, policies and holding the first SLC election.  

 

​​Salt Lake City Chapter #90 was chartered on May 9th,1964. The chartering was held at the University Club located at 610 East South Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. The meeting minutes state; cocktails at noon and lunch at 1:00 p.m. The cost to attend the meeting was $2.75. The Sponsoring Chapter was Dallas with Florence Creighton being the NAWIC Extension Chairman. There were 28 members when the chapter was chartered. ​As of 2026 there are four companies connected to our original charter members still in business today (Association General Contractors (AGC), National Electrical Contractors (NEC), Rex. W. Williams and Wadman Construction. 

 

Today our chapter has 80 members, we celebrate our founders and the the supporting companies they worked for we appreciate their efforts and dedication that laid the foundation for our chapter today and for our future. 

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Salt Lake Tribune September 16, 1964

​Original Charter Officers:

  • Chapter President: Connie Harlin Turner - W.P. Harlin Construction Co.

  • Vice-President: Maude W. Thompson - Thompson Electric Service

  • Secretary: Margaret Borg - National Electrical Contractors Association

  • Treasurer: Marie White - Tolboe Construction Company

 

Original Charter Board of Directors:

  • Alta-Rae Monsen - Maurice Romney Construction Co. 

  • Afton B. Whitbeck - Riter Engineering Company

  • Betty Pomeroy - U.S. Steel

  • Dorene H. Squires - Alfred Brown Company​

Deseret News, September 20, 1967

Deseret News, September 20, 1967

Original Charter Members:

Includes those listed above and the following:

  • Beth Buchanan - Olson Construction Company

  • Betty Calkins - Templeton, Links & Alsup

  • Betty B. Pomeroy - U.S. SteelBeverly

  • Jean Roll - Gibbons and Reed Company

  • Donalda Babbel - Gibbons and Reed Company

  • Dorothy Lawrence - Scott Lawrence Company

  • Estelle Kirkham - Templeton, Links & Alsup Fern.

  • V. Perry - Associated General Contractors

  • Helen W. Zubeck - Ideal Cement Company

  • Ida H. Clendenon - G.M. Wallace Company

  • Leora L. Stevenson - Associated General Contractors

  • Lois W. White - Rex W. Williams & Sons, Inc.

  • Lurane Kalawaia - Great Basin Mapping & Surveying Construction 

  • Mary Lou McAlister - W.D. Gale, Inc. 

  • Navine W. Garner - Wadman Construction Co. Inc.

  • Sarah A. Chidester - Star Plumbing & Heating

  • Thelma C. Thurman - Caffal Tile & Supply

  • Virginia M. Wright - Gibbons and Reed Company

  • Vivian Davis Swanson Gillette - Bettilyon Construction Company

  • Vivian C. Diven - Steel Buildings, Incorporated

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Deseret News, September 30, 1969

NATIONAL CHARTER & FOUNDERS

The National Association of Women in Construction was founded in 1953 by sixteen trailblazer women from Fort Worth, Texas. Led by Doris Efird, these ladies started a movement that has grown and flourished for quarter of a century. ​​Today there are 140 chapters in 47 states and 6 international affiliations. ​​​​​

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  • Alice Ashley

  • Carolyn Balcomb

  • Doris Efird

  • Edna Mae Tucker

  • Era Dunn

  • Ethel McKinney

  • Hazel Floyd

  • Ida Mae Bagby

  • Irene Moates

  • Jimmie Blazier

  • Margaret Bubar

  • Margaret Cleveland

  • Mildred Tarter

  • Nina Ruth Jenkins

  • Ronda Farrel

  • Sue Bowling​

© 2026 by NAWIC Salt Lake

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