BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PERRY HARDWICK, FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN
Perry Hardwick is Chairman of the Board. He oversees the performance of the executive team, and provides critical insight and advice on major issues. As founder of the Company, Perry established the Company’s vision and mission, and he guides the company’s executive and management teams. Perry has been in the multi-family construction industry for over 45 years. He started in the late 1960s, providing draperies to the rapidly-growing Houston multi-family market. Eventually, he shifted his focus to other window treatments and floor coverings.
Throughout the next three decades, he expanded the market share and overall revenues of two major subcontractors in the new-construction apartment industry. In 1996, he started Texas Contract Carpet as a flooring and window-treatment contractor servicing this same industry but with an emphasis on servicing markets nationwide. Perry is actively involved in several charities and ministries. He has a passion for helping those in need and serving the Lord. Perry is the husband to Laura, father to Travis and Heather and proud grandfather of three boys and two girls. He enjoys sports and hunting big game.
TRAVIS HARDWICK, TREASURER
Travis Hardwick currently serves as the CEO of TCC Multi-Family Interiors. In this role, he establishes the vision for the company, promotes business development, and advances TCC’s culture. He is responsible for overseeing the overall growth and success of the company, working closely with the executive team to strategically plan for an ever-changing market, through innovation. His commitment to servant leadership drives him to humbly approach each challenge as an opportunity for learning and growth. He has been with the company over 25 years since its inception.
Travis started working in the multifamily construction industry over 30 years ago, having the opportunity at a young age to work for both subcontractors and general contractors. He graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Economics and received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law.
In 2019 the Houston Business Journal honored him with its Most Admired CEO Award. He currently serves on the board of the Cypress Forest Public Utility District, as well as the board of directors of Texas First Bank, the board of trustees at Northland Christian School and the board of the Houston Baylor Alumni Professionals. Travis is also an active member of Vistage Worldwide, where he finds satisfaction growing in entrepreneurship and corporate innovation. He enjoys anything fulfilling, purposeful and adventurous: including exercise, travel, hunting, fishing, golf, ministry, and philanthropy. But his biggest gratification is spending time with his wife, daughter and two sons.
NORMAN BOWMAN, DIRECTOR
Norman Bowman is responsible for overseeing all internal operations of the Company and is committed to continuously improving its processes. He has an active role in the development of all policies and procedures while striving to keep the company nimble. His strengths with personnel are instrumental in both managing and expanding our staff. Norman’s extensive operational experience managing multi-family projects nationwide equip him to foresee potential pit falls as well as affording him opportunities to mentor TCC’s talented leadership team.
Norman has over 35 years of experience in the multi-family construction industry. He served as General Manager of BSI Building Products & Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of a fortune 200 company traded on the NYSE, for over 13 years where he was recognized for outstanding achievement. His experience and training with a large corporation bring insight to the executive team in alignment processes while maintaining his commitment to fiscal responsibility.
On his personal side, Norman has been happily married for 42 years, has 2 loving children and 4 grandsons. He is an active member of Vistage Worldwide, enjoys traveling, boating and time spent with his family.