With a long and successful history of leadership in the construction industry and an unwavering commitment to giving back to his community, the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative (DFEI) at the University of Colorado Denver Business School is pleased to announce that Pat Hamill, Founder and CEO of Oakwood Homes, has been selected as the 2017 Bill Daniels Ethical Leader of the Year.
“Pat Hamill, much like Bill Daniels, has dedicated his career to creating and leading organizations with a guiding set of principles and proven that integrity in business pays off,” said Business School Dean Rohan Christie-David. “The University of Colorado Denver Business School is honored to present Pat with this much deserved award.”
A student selection committee considered nominations for numerous local leaders committed to ethical business practices and evaluated each nominee based on the eight DFEI Principles:
Integrity – Act with honesty in all situations.
Trust – Build trust in all stakeholder relationships.
Accountability – Accept responsibility for all decisions.
Transparency – Maintain open and truthful communications.
Fairness – Engage in fair competition and create equitable and just relationships.
Respect – Honor the rights, freedoms, views and property of others.
Rule of Law – Comply with the spirit and intent of laws and regulations.
Viability – Create long-term value for all relevant stakeholders.
Mr. Hamill has built a reputation for his honesty and fairness in business practices, his dedication to advancing the construction industry, and for creating successful educational communities. Oakwood Homes has invested millions in the Colorado community over 27 years, and Hamill has long been an advocate for Colorado’s education system and economic development.
“It is an honor to accept this award in Bill Daniels name,” said Pat Hamill, Oakwood Homes CEO & Founder. “At Oakwood Homes, we share Bill’s values of integrity, flexibility and a strong customer focus. We also share a commitment to our community and a “pay it forward” attitude.”
The Bill Daniels Ethical Leader of the Year Award will be presented to Pat Hamill at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s State of Small Business Breakfast on November 9, 2017. The event is open to the public and online registration is open here.
