“I have benefitted more out of my relationship with SEAA than the association has, through meeting, working with, and learning from industry leaders.” 
Charlie Johnson, retired VP and General Manager
Steel Performance Inc.

get connected

SEAA is a volunteer-run organization with many opportunities for employees of member companies to get involved. Members who get connected report gaining the most benefit from the association.

“I have benefitted more out of my relationship with SEAA than the association has, through meeting, working with, and learning from industry leaders,” said Charlie Johnson upon receiving the William Davis Service Award in 2017. “Future leaders should be willing to embrace change and fresh ideas for the benefit of the industry.”
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Interested in serving? Contact the SEAA office for available opportunities.

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board of directors

​The Board of Directors consists of 22 individuals, who serve two-year terms. From among the Directors five officers are elected semi-annually, while the Immediate Past President is an appointed position. The Board of Directors meets quarterly to review and act upon association business.

officers

​Dave Schulz
President, Industry
Schulz Iron Works
2019-2021
​Geoff Kress
President Elect
Gardner-Watson Decking
2019-2021
​Carrie Gulajan
Vice President, Associate Member
Construction Insurance Agency
2019-2021
Greg Phillips
Treasurer
Titan Steel Erectors
2018-2020
​Chris Legnon
Secretary
Cooper Steel
2018-2020
Josh Cilley
Immediate Past President
American Steel & Precast Erectors
Steve Burkholder
Past President
S&R Enterprises
Past President

directors

Ben Wadlington
Director
2017-2019
Bracken Construction Co., Inc.
Ridgeland, MS

Ben Wein
Director
2018-2020
SSW Erectors, LLC
Morrisville, VT

Bob Beckner
Director
​2017-2019
Peterson Beckner Industries, Inc.
Frisco, TX

Bryan McClure
Director
​2017-2019
Trivent Safety Consulting
Westminster, CO
Dave Brown
Director
2017-2019
United Rentals
Charlotte, NC

David Deem
Director
2019-2021
Deem Structural Services LLC
Longview, TX

​Duke Perry
Director
2018-2020
Bluearc Stud Welding
Braselton, GA

Eddie Williams
Director
2018-2020
Buckner Companies
Graham, NC
Jim Simonson
Director
2017-2019
Steel Service Corporation
Jackson, MS

Glen Pisani
Director
2018-2020
MAS Building & Bridge, Inc.
Norfolk, MA

Jack Metcalfe
Director
2017-2019
National Institute of Steel Detailing
Monroeville, PA

Jack Nix
Director
2018-2020
Shelby Erectors
Key Largo, FL
Nicholas Morgan
Director
2017-2019
Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc.
Humble, TX

Sherrie Wilkinson
Director
2019-2021
L.R. Willson & Sons
Gambrills, MD

Tom McAleese
Director
2018-2020
Indusco Group
Baltimore, MD

Tom Schlickbernd
Director
2019-2021
Nucor-Vulcraft Group
Chemung, NY

committees

Financial:
Led by the Treasurer. Responsible for overseeing the financial health of the association, allocating funds to member benefits, and projects.

​Executive:
Made up of the elected officers of the board of directors and the Executive Director.

Long Range Planning: 
Led by the Immediate Past President. Responsible for membership growth activities.
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Nominating: 
Responsible for recommending individuals to fill committee chairperson assignments and elected positions on the board of directors.
​Safety: 
Communicates topics of interest to members, leads the direction of the Craft Training and Apprenticeship programs.

​​Media: 
Oversees marketing, member communications, and Connector magazine.

​Convention: 
​Plans annual conference speakers, selects location for event, and organizes trade show.
“Be willing to embrace change and fresh ideas for the benefit of the industry.”
 — Charlie Johnson, retired VP and General Manager, 
​Steel Performance Inc.
2018 Officers & Committee Assignments

staff

New Members

Tom Underhill
Executive Director
executivedirector@seaa.net

Kathy Epperson
Administrative Assistant
admin@seaa.net
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