Enrique Inducted into National Academy of Construction

by | Oct 1, 2026 | Awards, News

Maumee, OH – CMS Corporation is proud to announce the National Academy of Construction (NAC) has formally inducted Ernest Enrique, PE, Chairman/CEO of CMS Corporation, as one of 45 new members in its Class of 2026. NAC recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the engineering and construction industry. In addition to honoring the personal contributions of its members, the Academy provides its leadership and expertise to a variety of organizations, governmental and non-governmental, for the betterment of industry and nation, fostering collaboration, future improvement, and building the next generation of leaders.

Induction into the NAC represents one of the highest honors in the engineering and construction profession and is conferred with care on those few, most qualified individuals. Academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the effectiveness of the engineering and construction industry over a period of several years and who are recognized as an industry leader by his or her peers. The induction ceremony was held on 25 September 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, during the 28th NAC Member Annual Meeting.

“Being inducted into the National Academy of Construction is an extraordinary honor. I am deeply grateful to the Academy and humbled to be recognized among peers who have dedicated their careers to advancing the engineering and construction profession. This distinction reflects the collective commitment of the CMS team, and I look forward to continuing our work to strengthen the industry and support its future leaders,” said Enrique.

L-R: Sam Sleiman, 2026 NAC Chair, Ernest Enrique, Chairman/CEO at CMS Corporation and Sandy Hamby, 2027 NAC Chair.

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Podcasts & Media

In a featured article in the Guam Daily Post, read how Chairman and CEO Ernest Enrique discusses CMS Corporation’s role in enhancing critical fuel facilities in the Pacific with its $4.6M Andersen AFB Contract.

Listen to the Building Stories Podcast featuring Mercedes Enrique:  a series of in-depth conversations with the most influential leaders in construction, architecture, engineering, and development.

Watch CMS Corporation President, Mercedes Enrique, present in this SAME Small Business COI Webinar, "SBA Recertifications and Their Impact on Small Business." April 2022.

Watch CMS Corporation President, Mercedes Enrique, present in the webinar, "SAME Small Business Transition Challenges: A Proposed Framework and Solution." November 2021.

Watch CMS Corporation President, Mercedes Enrique, share her experience with SAME SBC, "My SBC Story: Mercedes Enrique." September 2021.

In an episode from the HDR Advisory Group Podcasts, you’ll hear CMS President and Owner, Mercedes Enrique, share the steps she took before making a leap of faith, and the value she places on relationships and having an abundance mentality.

Listen to CMS Corporation President, Mercedes Enrique, in an interview at the 2016 SAME Small Business Conference in Atlanta, GA. CMS has been a member of the Society of American Military Engineers since 2004.

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