Ethelmae Craig Humphreys was a Joplin business leader, TAMKO chairman emerita, and civic philanthropist.
Known forEthelmae Craig Humphreys was a Joplin business leader, TAMKO chairman emerita, and civic philanthropist.
Ethelmae Craig Humphreys was born on January 9, 1927, and became one of Joplin's major business and civic figures through her leadership with TAMKO Building Products and her long record of philanthropy.
After the death of her husband, Jay Humphreys, she helped guide TAMKO for decades and was later recognized as chairman emerita. Her public legacy is tied to family business stewardship, local employment, charitable giving, and civic investment in Joplin and the wider region.
Research note: the profile title has been corrected from Humphries to Humphreys based on the sources found. A fuller article should connect her work to specific Joplin institutions, gifts, and preservation or community projects when local-source confirmation is available.