(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Taylor Morrison.)
By Leah Draffen | Builder
As one of the few women leading a top home builder in the United States, Sheryl Palmer, chairman and CEO of Taylor Morrison, has helped reshape the narrative around women in construction. In an industry long defined by male-dominated jobsites and boardrooms, Palmer has not only risen to the top but has also championed meaningful change across the workforce, from field roles to the C-suite.
Under her leadership, the No. 8 home builder has dramatically expanded female representation across construction and corporate roles, earning national recognition, including a spot on Fortune’s 2025 Best Workplaces for Women list. As chairman of the Building Talent Foundation, she is also helping address the broader labor shortage by strengthening pathways into residential construction for women and underrepresented groups.
