In accordance with the By-laws of the Steel Erectors Association of America the Nominating Committee met and recommended a slate of nominees in reference to the 2026 Election of Directors. With the Board’s approval, the Official Ballot was prepared listing the names of all applicable candidates, which is now submitted to the voting membership for vote.
As a member in good standing with the Steel Erectors Association of America and under the provisions of the SEAA Bylaws - Article II - Voting Members - Section 2, we ask you to please submit your vote on the following matter: 2026 Election of Directors; Slate of Nominees.
The election deadline for the 2026 SEAA - Election of Directors is April 20, 2026. Please cast your ballot electronically by completing this survey no later than 11:59 PM EDT on April 20, 2026. Any votes cast after that time will not be counted.
Each member company is permitted one vote on this matter. You have received this because you are presently listed as the main contact for your company. If you do not have the authority to vote and represent your company, please forward the survey to the appropriate individual.
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There are 7 nominees for 6 available positions.
Slate of Nominees --- Director: 2026-2029
1. Drew Heron, Deem Structural Services, LLC (Incumbent)
2. Jamie Hopkins, United Rentals (Incumbent)
3. Bryan McClure, Trivent Safety Consulting (Incumbent)
4. Jack Metcalfe, National Institute of Steel Detailing (Incumbent)
5. Lee Shaw, Kern Erectors, Inc. (Incumbent)
6. Twig Terwilliger, Pioneer Construction
7. Katy Williams, Williams Erection Company
Please review the bios for each nominee below prior to voting.
As a member in good standing with the Steel Erectors Association of America and under the provisions of the SEAA Bylaws - Article II - Voting Members - Section 2, we ask you to please submit your vote on the following matter: 2026 Election of Directors; Slate of Nominees.
The election deadline for the 2026 SEAA - Election of Directors is April 20, 2026. Please cast your ballot electronically by completing this survey no later than 11:59 PM EDT on April 20, 2026. Any votes cast after that time will not be counted.
Each member company is permitted one vote on this matter. You have received this because you are presently listed as the main contact for your company. If you do not have the authority to vote and represent your company, please forward the survey to the appropriate individual.
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There are 7 nominees for 6 available positions.
Slate of Nominees --- Director: 2026-2029
1. Drew Heron, Deem Structural Services, LLC (Incumbent)
2. Jamie Hopkins, United Rentals (Incumbent)
3. Bryan McClure, Trivent Safety Consulting (Incumbent)
4. Jack Metcalfe, National Institute of Steel Detailing (Incumbent)
5. Lee Shaw, Kern Erectors, Inc. (Incumbent)
6. Twig Terwilliger, Pioneer Construction
7. Katy Williams, Williams Erection Company
Please review the bios for each nominee below prior to voting.
drew heron (incumbent)
Deem Structural Services, LLC
Name: Drew Heron (Incumbent)
Title: Vice President
Company: Deem Structural Services
Years in the Industry: 21
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
SEAA Roles:
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD:
Such a great, diverse group of people. I learn something every time I am at a SEAA event. I want to give back to the organization that has helped develop me so much to where I was before becoming a board member.
Title: Vice President
Company: Deem Structural Services
Years in the Industry: 21
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
SEAA Roles:
- Current BOD member
- SEAA Executive Committee
- Chairman of Awards Committee
- MC at SEAA's Annual Convention and Trade Show
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD:
Such a great, diverse group of people. I learn something every time I am at a SEAA event. I want to give back to the organization that has helped develop me so much to where I was before becoming a board member.
JAMIE HOPKINS (incumbent)
united rentals
Name: Jamie Hopkins
Title: Market Sales Manager
Company: United Rentals
Education/Training: CPCC Fire Science
Years in the Industry: 25 Years with United Rentals
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
SEAA Roles:
Leadership Roles with United Rentals:
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD:
United Rentals has been greatly involved with SEAA for the 25 years that I have been with United Rentals. I have attended countless events over those 25 years with SEAA. I have built a lot of relationships with the members over those 25 years.
I along with United Rentals want to continue to support SEAA in any way possible. I would like to remain on the Board to support SEAA in any way possible. A lot of the Members of SEAA are customers of United Rentals. I want to continue to show them support by being on The Board to support them in any way I can.
Thank You for the consideration.
Title: Market Sales Manager
Company: United Rentals
Education/Training: CPCC Fire Science
Years in the Industry: 25 Years with United Rentals
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
SEAA Roles:
- Currently serving on SEAA Board of Directors
- Active Member of the SEAA Events Committee
Leadership Roles with United Rentals:
- Mentorship for Young Outside Sales Reps.
- Strategic Account Manager
- District Sales Manager
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD:
United Rentals has been greatly involved with SEAA for the 25 years that I have been with United Rentals. I have attended countless events over those 25 years with SEAA. I have built a lot of relationships with the members over those 25 years.
I along with United Rentals want to continue to support SEAA in any way possible. I would like to remain on the Board to support SEAA in any way possible. A lot of the Members of SEAA are customers of United Rentals. I want to continue to show them support by being on The Board to support them in any way I can.
Thank You for the consideration.
BRYAN MCCLURE (INCUMBENT)
Trivent safety consulting
Name: Bryan McClure
Title: President/CEO
Company: Trivent Safety Consulting
Education/Training: CHST, CIT, CPTD
Years in the Industry: 34
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD:
I would like to continue serving on the Board of Directors for the Steel Erectors Association of America because I am deeply committed to advancing safety, workforce development, and operational excellence across our industry. Through my work at Trivent Safety Consulting and my background as an ironworker, I bring a practical, field-driven perspective that helps bridge the gap between production and safety—something I believe is critical to SEAA’s mission. Serving on this board allows me to contribute to meaningful initiatives, support our members, and help shape the future of steel erection by elevating standards, strengthening training, and fostering a culture where safety and productivity work hand in hand.
Title: President/CEO
Company: Trivent Safety Consulting
Education/Training: CHST, CIT, CPTD
Years in the Industry: 34
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
- Current SEAA Secretary
- SEAA Executive Committee
- Vice Chair Safety Committee
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD:
I would like to continue serving on the Board of Directors for the Steel Erectors Association of America because I am deeply committed to advancing safety, workforce development, and operational excellence across our industry. Through my work at Trivent Safety Consulting and my background as an ironworker, I bring a practical, field-driven perspective that helps bridge the gap between production and safety—something I believe is critical to SEAA’s mission. Serving on this board allows me to contribute to meaningful initiatives, support our members, and help shape the future of steel erection by elevating standards, strengthening training, and fostering a culture where safety and productivity work hand in hand.
John (jack) metcalfe (incumbent)
national institute of steel detailing (nisd)
Name: John (Jack) Metcalfe
Title: Board of Directors / Liaison to the Steel Erection Community
Company: National Institute of Steel Detailing
Years in the Industry: 75
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
SEAA Experience:
Other Industry Experience:
Statement of why you want to sit on the SEAA BOD:
I hope to help SEAA continue to become the "Go-To" erection organization for the construction community as THE recognized experts in our field. The steel industry, from Producer, to Engineer, to Fabricator, to Erector has been good to me professionally and personally. I love it!!
Respectfully,
Jack (The Elder)
Title: Board of Directors / Liaison to the Steel Erection Community
Company: National Institute of Steel Detailing
Years in the Industry: 75
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
SEAA Experience:
- Associated for over 30 years; Board Member since 2006.
- Various Committees including: Safety, Convention, Long-range Planning, Constitution and By-laws (Chair) and Strategic Planning (Vice-Chair)
- Co-author and Chair of the SEAA/NISD Manual "Detailing for Erector Safety and Efficiency"
Other Industry Experience:
- 1951 to 1959 Apprentice and regular Steel Detailer.
- 1959 to 1961 US Army Corps of Engineers (Combat Engineer)
- 1961 to 2016 Co-owner and sole owner of a Steel Detailing firm
- 2016 to present Consultant for Contract Conflict resolution.
- Past-president and present Board member of NISD
- Chair and Co-developer of the NISD Quality Procedures Program, and the Individual Detailer Certification Program (Bridge)
- Co-author of the NISD Publication "Industry Standards".
- Various Committees:
Past member of the AWS Committee on symbols,
Past member of several AISC Committees on Detailing
Statement of why you want to sit on the SEAA BOD:
I hope to help SEAA continue to become the "Go-To" erection organization for the construction community as THE recognized experts in our field. The steel industry, from Producer, to Engineer, to Fabricator, to Erector has been good to me professionally and personally. I love it!!
Respectfully,
Jack (The Elder)
lee shaw (incumbent)
kern erectors, inc.
Name: Lee Shaw
Title: Consultant
Company: Kern Erectors, Inc.
Years in the Industry: Approaching 50 years
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
I founded two steel erection companies, the first was Shaw Steel Erection, Inc based in Texas, in the mid 70's, and the second was S.L. Shaw Company, based in California, in 2001.
Joined SEAA in the early 80's I think, just as AISC was coming out with the Erector Certification. Served on committees reviewing the SENRAC, which later changed OSHA's sub part R into its present state. Served on the SEAA board on and off most of my career.
As a father to four beautiful daughters, no boys, my work allowed me to be around young men, and gave me the opportunity to mentor throughout many of these men's lives. Heck, I remember the first time I hired David Deem (he actually had a full head of curly hair tucked under his motorcycle helmet!), and saw the potential in him and many others that I have come to know. I couldn't be prouder of these men. That's the biggest satisfaction, watching these youngsters take off and fly!
Statement of why you want to sit on the SEAA BOD:
It has been an honor to be a part of SEAA and to serve on the Board of Directors over the years. I hope my years of experience can continue to help guide the board and support the industry.
Title: Consultant
Company: Kern Erectors, Inc.
Years in the Industry: Approaching 50 years
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
I founded two steel erection companies, the first was Shaw Steel Erection, Inc based in Texas, in the mid 70's, and the second was S.L. Shaw Company, based in California, in 2001.
Joined SEAA in the early 80's I think, just as AISC was coming out with the Erector Certification. Served on committees reviewing the SENRAC, which later changed OSHA's sub part R into its present state. Served on the SEAA board on and off most of my career.
As a father to four beautiful daughters, no boys, my work allowed me to be around young men, and gave me the opportunity to mentor throughout many of these men's lives. Heck, I remember the first time I hired David Deem (he actually had a full head of curly hair tucked under his motorcycle helmet!), and saw the potential in him and many others that I have come to know. I couldn't be prouder of these men. That's the biggest satisfaction, watching these youngsters take off and fly!
Statement of why you want to sit on the SEAA BOD:
It has been an honor to be a part of SEAA and to serve on the Board of Directors over the years. I hope my years of experience can continue to help guide the board and support the industry.
twig terwilliger
pioneer construction
Name: Troy Terwilliger
Title: Director of Structural Steel
Company: Pioneer Construction
Education/Training: Combat Engineer in the United States Marine Corps/ AWS, CWI/ Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology/Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management/OSHA 30/NCCER Journeyman
Years in the Industry: 30
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD:
I remember when I was contacted by Kathy at SEAA. That phone call was one of the most memorable (funny) moments in my life. Since then, SEAA has become an important part of both my professional life at Pioneer Construction and my personal growth.
Through my involvement, I have had the privilege of connecting with some of the most intelligent, dedicated, and inspiring individuals in the industry. I have witnessed firsthand the strength and collaboration of SEAA’s membership, and I have been able to rely on fellow SEAA members for support when navigating complex and challenging projects.
What truly sets SEAA apart is the people. I would not be such a strong advocate for any organization without personally knowing and respecting its board members, fellow members, and vendor partners.
It would be an honor to serve on the SEAA board of Directors. I ma committed to contributing meaningfully, supporting the organizations mission, and continuing to advocate for SEAA well beyond my term on the board.
Title: Director of Structural Steel
Company: Pioneer Construction
Education/Training: Combat Engineer in the United States Marine Corps/ AWS, CWI/ Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology/Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management/OSHA 30/NCCER Journeyman
Years in the Industry: 30
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
- Veterans Employment Group
- Continuous work with local Community Colleges Job fairs, student visits, internships
- MTU-Vocational Village Parolees (State of Michigan Parolee Training and Employment Program)
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD:
I remember when I was contacted by Kathy at SEAA. That phone call was one of the most memorable (funny) moments in my life. Since then, SEAA has become an important part of both my professional life at Pioneer Construction and my personal growth.
Through my involvement, I have had the privilege of connecting with some of the most intelligent, dedicated, and inspiring individuals in the industry. I have witnessed firsthand the strength and collaboration of SEAA’s membership, and I have been able to rely on fellow SEAA members for support when navigating complex and challenging projects.
What truly sets SEAA apart is the people. I would not be such a strong advocate for any organization without personally knowing and respecting its board members, fellow members, and vendor partners.
It would be an honor to serve on the SEAA board of Directors. I ma committed to contributing meaningfully, supporting the organizations mission, and continuing to advocate for SEAA well beyond my term on the board.
katy williams
williams erection company
Name: Katy Williams
Title: Vice President, Williams Enterprises (Subsidiaries Williams Erection Company and Williams Steel Erection Co., Inc. are both SEAA members)
Company: Williams Erection Company
Education/Training:
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD:
First of all, I am passionate about our industry. My grandfather started our company because he believed in ironworkers and in steel’s role in our society, and that mission continues to drive everything our companies do today. This is one of the few industries where our final product is tangible, and everyone in the community can see and enjoy what we build. It is incredibly valuable and rewarding.
Because of this passion, I want to see our industry grow and I want to see us remain strongly positioned and relevant over time. I believe I bring a unique skill set to our organization, as someone who has worked in other industries and who has a marketing background. I am excited to be a leader in our industry and to help find ways to address our biggest challenges.
Title: Vice President, Williams Enterprises (Subsidiaries Williams Erection Company and Williams Steel Erection Co., Inc. are both SEAA members)
Company: Williams Erection Company
Education/Training:
- BS in Broadcast Journalism
- BA in Political Science from Syracuse University
- People Management for Emerging Leaders certificate from Wharton Executive Education (Penn)
- FMI Leadership Institute
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
- Chairperson of the NCCCO Workforce Development Committee
- Kennesaw State University’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Industry Advisory Board Member
- SEAA Marketing Committee Member
- SC&RA Communications Advisory Committee Member (former)
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD:
First of all, I am passionate about our industry. My grandfather started our company because he believed in ironworkers and in steel’s role in our society, and that mission continues to drive everything our companies do today. This is one of the few industries where our final product is tangible, and everyone in the community can see and enjoy what we build. It is incredibly valuable and rewarding.
Because of this passion, I want to see our industry grow and I want to see us remain strongly positioned and relevant over time. I believe I bring a unique skill set to our organization, as someone who has worked in other industries and who has a marketing background. I am excited to be a leader in our industry and to help find ways to address our biggest challenges.
