Stacey Tompkins

Stacey Tompkins, President of Tompkins Excavating in Putnam Valley, New York, is a true trailblazer and inspiration for women in business in her local community and well beyond.

Tompkins Excavating began as a small lawn mowing service company over 30 years ago. Ms. Tompkins joined the company in 1991 and worked her way up to become President and majority owner of the firm, which now specializes in commercial site development. Under her leadership, the company has cultivated a business culture that retains top-quality employees by emphasizing cohesive teamwork and quality craftsmanship. Since taking the helm in 2013, Ms. Tompkins has overseen every aspect of the business, quadrupling revenues and fostering extensive community outreach and service initiatives.

A leader in the local community, Tompkins Excavating is involved in many charitable endeavors, including Support Connection, Habitat for Humanity, Putnam Valley Central School District, Jan Peek House, Community Cares of Mahopac, the Community Center of Northern Westchester, Project Yellow Light and the Lustgarten Foundation.

An active member of regional business councils, chambers of commerce and business groups, Ms. Tompkins has leveraged her experience to help empower other women in business, local entrepreneurs and area students interested in pursuing careers in the local community.

Under her management, Tompkins Excavating has received a number of prestigious awards, including the Women in Leadership Award from the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce (2018); Business of the Year from the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce (2017); New York and New Jersey Brava Award Honoree (2017); 914Inc. magazine’s Women in Business Award (2016); a Family-Owned Business Award from Westfair Communications (2016); a Cornerstone Award from Habitat for Humanity (2015); and a Mature Trailblazer Award from Putnam County Chamber of Commerce (2013).

Ms. Tompkins earned a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Oneonta and lives in Putnam Valley with her husband and three sons, all of whom play an instrumental role in the family business.