Early Life
Sarah Humphreys Atkins was born in January 1958. She is the granddaughter of E.L. Craig, who founded Tamko Building Products in 1944. The company began in Joplin, Missouri, and has grown to become a significant manufacturer in the roofing industry.
Rise to Success
Sarah inherited a significant stake in Tamko Building Products. Tamko is the fourth-largest manufacturer of roofing shingles in the U.S.. Sarah and her brother David split the remaining 75% of the business after the family sold a 25% stake in 2019. She is a director at Tamko, contributing to the company's strategic direction. Her wealth is tied to the consistent performance and profitability of Tamko.
Key Business Strategies
Sarah’s role focuses on the stewardship and governance of the family's manufacturing assets. Tamko's core business provides materials for the U.S. homebuilding and construction industry.
Philanthropy
Sarah Atkins is involved in philanthropy through the J.P. Humphreys Foundation, which provides charitable aid in areas where Tamko operates and to right-leaning public policy groups.