Mercedes Enrique Inducted into the National Academy of Construction

by | Nov 14, 2025 | News

Maumee, OH – The National Academy of Construction (NAC) has elected Mercedes Enrique, President/CFO at CMS Corporation, as one of 37 new members in its Class of 2025. Founded in 1999, the NAC is an organization of over 500 industry leaders – construction users, constructors, engineers, architects, consultants, attorneys, sureties, editors, and academics – who have made outstanding, life-long contributions to the 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 nongovernmental, for the betterment of the industry and nation, fostering collaboration, future improvement, and building the next generation of leaders.

Election to the National Academy of Construction is a high professional honor for engineers and constructors 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.

It is an incredible honor to be elected to the National Academy of Construction,” said Mercedes Enrique, President/CFO, at CMS Corporation. “Throughout my career, I have been passionate about advancing the construction industry through innovation, workforce development, and integrity. I’m deeply grateful to be part of this community of leaders who are shaping the future of our industry.

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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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