Malloys Named Citizens of the Year

Thomas and Sharon Malloy were honored as “Citizens of the Year” during Chapman University’s 35^th annual gala event at the new Musco Center for the Arts in Orange, California, last month. The Malloys received the prestigious award for their support of initiatives and programs at Chapman.

 Malloy owns Trench Shoring Company which, over 40 years, he has grown from a small aluminum shoring business to one of the largest, most respected shoring companies in the western United States, with ten locations. He also serves as President of Ed Pink Racing Engines—a Tom Malloy Company. Ed Pink Racing Engines is one of America’s premier auto racing engine building, rebuilding, testing, design and development facilities, located at its Van Nuys, California, facility since 1966.

Malloy has supported education throughout his life. He and Sharon are regular contributors to Thomas’ alma maters, and have been honored with the naming of facilities on both campuses, including Malloy Hall, home to University of San Francisco’s school of Management.

Having joined the Board of Governors at Chapman University in 2007, Malloy currently serves on the Board of Trustees, lending his expertise to the Real Estate, Building and Grounds Committees. Tom and Sharon have generously supported many Chapman initiatives and programs including American Celebration, the Leatherby Libraries and Doti Hall. Most recently, their generosity in helping to build Musco Center for the Arts was recognized with the naming of the three-level Thomas E. and Sharon Malloy Grand Lobby.

During the awards ceremony, a short video highlighted the Malloys’ contributions to Chapman University. The video featured heartfelt tributes from their family, business associates and leaders representing Thomas Malloy’s alma maters. Malloy was visibly moved by the tribute, noting, “We’re so honored to have children like that.”