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Celebrating the legacy of W. Lee Shoemaker, P.E., Ph.D.: Three decades of advancing research education and engineering at MBMA
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Lee's career at MBMA helped shape modern metal building design through research, education and engineering leadership. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is honoring one of the most influential technical leaders in its history as W. Lee Shoemaker, P.E., Ph.D., retires after 32 years of extraordinary service. As ...
Elevate announces Nevin Holly as new president
Elevate, a leader in commercial roofing and building products for 45 years, announces Nevin Holly has joined as president. Elevate is a part of the Amrize (NYSE: AMRZ) family of brands, serving as the flagship brand within Amrize’s Building Envelope business. Holly brings more than 25 years of experience in the ...
Metal Building Manufacturers Association announces 2026 Board of Directors
Meet the 2026 MBMA board of directors. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) held its annual meeting, December 8 – 10 in Tucson, Arizona. During the event, MBMA elected the members of the 2026 Board of Directors. Christen Funk, will continue in the second of her two-year term as board chair. ...
Brad Jacobs to step down from chairman roles at XPO and GXO Logistics
Will Remain chairman and chief executive officer of QXO. Brad Jacobs, Chairman and CEO of QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO), today announced he will step down from his chairman roles at XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) and GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), effective December 31, 2025. Jacobs will serve as senior advisor to ...
Metal Construction Association announces 2026 Board
Lee Ann Slattery will be first female chair. The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is pleased to announce its new officers for 2026. Elected by MCA members, the board will be led by Lee Ann Slattery of ATAS International, the organization’s first female chair. Slattery joins executive committee members: Vice chair: Bill Hartford, Sherwin-Williams Treasurer: ...
Ingage appoints Kyle Sellers as vice president of customer experience
With deep roots in the home improvement sector, Kyle Sellers has built a reputation for transforming customer-facing teams through fresh, effective sales strategies and ongoing coaching programs. Ingage, the industry’s leading provider of interactive and data-driven sales enablement software, is proud to announce the appointment of Kyle Sellers as vice president ...
CIDAN Machinery Group appoints Chandler Barden as Group CEO effective January 1, 2026
CIDAN Machinery Group today announced that Chandler Barden has been appointed Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. He will lead CIDAN Machinery Group globally, steering the company’s worldwide operations and growth agenda. Chandler has 14 years with CIDAN, during which he has worked closely with customers, dealers and partners ...
FlashCo adds new sales representative for Florida region
Aaron Foster joins FlashCo with over nine years of experience in the roofing and outdoor industries. FlashCo recently announced the hiring of Aaron Foster for the position of sales representative for the state of Florida. Aaron joins FlashCo with over nine years of experience in the roofing and outdoor industries. Most ...
Construction attorney and industry veteran Zack Rippeon joins Adams & Reese
Rippeon brings nearly 30 years of legal and contractor experience to firm’s Atlanta office. Drawing on nearly three combined decades of legal practice and experience as a construction industry professional, Zack Rippeon joins Adams & Reese as a Partner in the Atlanta office. Rippeon was a Partner with Smith Currie Oles, ...
AWIP welcomes Gary Sweeney as director of low slope roofing
By bringing Sweeney on board, AWIP reaffirms its commitment to delivering high-performance, energy-efficient solutions that support both innovation and sustainability in the built environment. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Sweeney as low slope roofing manager, a strategic role designed to accelerate the growth ...

















