MBCEA announces 2026 officers and directors, including new president

With members from every facet of the metal building industry spanning all 50 states and Canada, MBCEA continues to lead the way in quality, professionalism and industry advancement.

The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) is pleased to announce the results of the recent elections for its 2026 Board of Directors and Officers. As elected by the membership and board respectively, the new leadership team will officially be inducted during the upcoming Annual Conference in April 2026, but we are excited to share these results with our community now.

This year marks a leadership milestone with the appointment of a new MBCEA President:

• David Leinbach: President and owner of The Kaiser-Martin Group, steps into the role of president, having previously served as vice president.
• Bryan Harshbarger: President of Briner Building, Inc. and a dedicated board member since January 2022, will assume the role of vice president.
• Steven Hudgins: President of Rainwater Construction Company and a director since January 2023, has been elected secretary.
• Dave Tomchak: Director of marketing & technical services for Bay Insulation Systems, will continue his dedicated service as treasurer.

They join the existing directors:

• Tucker Cope: of C. Tucker Cope & Associates, serving his third term, and
• Jarrod Turner: of TBT Construction, serving his second term.

Further strengthening the board, five new directors were chosen by the membership to fill open seats, bringing fresh perspectives and extensive industry expertise to the board:

• Maggie Christiansen: VP of sales at Brucha, with over 23 years of experience in insulated metal panels and metal building systems.
• Shannon Fowler: Private wealth advisor at Ironbridge Wealth Counsel, with a lifelong connection to the metal building industry through family and extensive MBCEA involvement.
• Dylan Seyler: Vice president at S&S Structures and a second-generation metal building assembler with a strong history in MBCEA chapter leadership.
• Jeff Wolgamott: Co-founder and vice president of Ironhide Construction, with 36 years of construction experience and active involvement in industry education and certifications.
• Mitch Rohlfing: Chief operating officer at APX Construction Group, bringing decades of hands-on and leadership experience in metal building and construction.

Rounding out the board with vital insight and regional leadership are the chapter presidents from all active MBCEA chapters. Their ongoing support ensures that the voices of our diverse membership are heard and integrated into MBCEA’s strategic direction.

“We are proud to welcome this talented group of officers and directors,” said outgoing MBCEA president Robert Tiffin. “Their dedication and vision continue to advance our mission of education, image enhancement and grassroots support for our members across North America.”

The MBCEA remains committed to providing exceptional educational programs, promoting accreditation such as AC478 and enhancing the professional development of metal building contractors and erectors nationwide.

For more information about MBCEA’s board of directors, educational offerings, AC478 accreditation and details about the Annual Conference, please visit www.mbcea.org.

About Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA)

Founded in 1968, the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) supports the interests and needs of metal building contractors and erectors with a focus on:

Education: Delivering quality education programs and opportunities.

Image Enhancement: Promoting and improving the industry’s public perception.

Grassroots Support: Developing programs responsive to the membership’s evolving needs.

With members from every facet of the metal building industry spanning all 50 states and Canada, MBCEA continues to lead the way in quality, professionalism and industry advancement.