Erin began answering phones at TWC during the summers and after graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1997 with a degree in Finance, she began estimating and project management. In 2007 Erin was named Corporate Secretary-Treasurer and in 2013 Chief Financial Officer, a position she held until 2017 when she was named Chief Executive Officer and majority owner establishing The Wakefield Corporation as a Woman Owned Business. Erin has served on various local, state and national boards for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Associated General Contractors (AGC), and Associated Construction Women. She is currently serving on the Knoxville Chapter of the AGC Board of Directors. After Jim’s (Erin’s father and founder of TWC) passing in 2016, Erin began to invest deeply in cancer awareness. She is a founding member of the Women’s Coalition Against Cancer and currently serves on the Hope Gala Board for the American Cancer Society, the Board of Directors for the Thompson Cancer Center Foundation and Game on Against Cancer. Erin holds a minor in vocal performance and is an active member in the choir at Cokesbury Church. In her free time Erin enjoys spending time with her family, working out and traveling. Erin Married Knoxville native TJ Mahan in September of 2021 and together they stay incredibly busy with their five children, Zach, Kane, Riley, Samantha, and Addy.

Jamie brings a diverse background to TWC. He was a laborer in the family business when the company was founded in 1986 until 1993 when he went on active duty with the Air Force. In 2019 he retired from the Air Force and came back to TWC as the Director of Operations and in 2023 he assumed the Safety Director role. Jamie has a background in safety from his USAF service and was an accident investigator. He also maintains credentials as an OSHA outreach trainer and a CPR/First Aid/AED instructor. He is a board member at HOPE Resource Center and The Fort Sanders Foundation and serves on multiple committees and teams within his church. He enjoys spending time with his wife Deborah and their children Lilly and Jake.

Shannon brings a broad background in accounting and human resources to the TWC team. She has been in the accounting/HR field for 28 years, 13 of which have been at TWC. Prior to coming to TWC she specialized in accounting/HR in property management, office equipment marketing and banking. Shannon is dedicated to community outreach and support as a member of the Women’s Coalition Against Cancer and supports many American Cancer Society events in the Knoxville area. In her spare time, she enjoys renovating and remodeling projects with her husband David. They have four children, Kirsten, Bryce, Taylor, and Erin.

Zach spent his high school summers working at TWC. He started full time with the company in 2019 as a warehouse laborer. Zach enjoys riding ATVs, clay shooting, playing golf and spending time with his wife and sons, Sarah, Ian and Waylon

Rufus came back to TWC in 2015 and worked as a foreman until 2022 when he was promoted to construction supervisor. In his spare time Rufus enjoys competitive bass fishing.

Erik came to TWC in the Fall of 2022 as an estimator and project manager. He has worked in the commercial construction industry since 2013 and brings a wealth of diverse experience. Erik enjoys playing baseball and playing golf with his wife Carla.

David has been with TWC since 2009 and since 2023 has served as a construction superintendent.

Cam came to TWC in 2023 as the administrative assistant. She is a cat mom and enjoys crafting, art, baking, and volunteering with children.