The SEAA Board of Directors is seeking volunteers from member companies to join committees. We
invite member companies to look inside their own organizations to identify individuals who are your
current or future leaders to take part in valuable peer networking. Committee participation is a stepping
stone to future board of director positions.
Depending on the committee, call-in working meetings take place about once per month. Formal committee meetings are
held virtually about two weeks prior to each quarterly board meeting. Committee chairpersons are
expected to attend quarterly board meetings.
If you have questions or are interested in joining a committee, contact [email protected] for more info.
invite member companies to look inside their own organizations to identify individuals who are your
current or future leaders to take part in valuable peer networking. Committee participation is a stepping
stone to future board of director positions.
Depending on the committee, call-in working meetings take place about once per month. Formal committee meetings are
held virtually about two weeks prior to each quarterly board meeting. Committee chairpersons are
expected to attend quarterly board meetings.
If you have questions or are interested in joining a committee, contact [email protected] for more info.
Committees
Events (formerly Convention)
Oversees planning, facilitation, and execution of various events, including Convention & Trade Show, Golf Tournaments, Board Meetings, Meet & Greet Meetings, Education Programming, and other in-person or virtual activities. Events Committee works closely with Awards, Finance, Long Range, Membership, and Marketing Committees. Several of the activities overseen by Events are directly related to providing member benefits and revenue for the association. Tasks are divided among subcommittees. In addition to call-in meetings, committee participation requires additional travel to vet venues and attendance at various in-person events.
Oversees planning, facilitation, and execution of various events, including Convention & Trade Show, Golf Tournaments, Board Meetings, Meet & Greet Meetings, Education Programming, and other in-person or virtual activities. Events Committee works closely with Awards, Finance, Long Range, Membership, and Marketing Committees. Several of the activities overseen by Events are directly related to providing member benefits and revenue for the association. Tasks are divided among subcommittees. In addition to call-in meetings, committee participation requires additional travel to vet venues and attendance at various in-person events.
- Chair: Carrie Gulajan, Vice Chair: TBD
- Approximate Committee Size: 15-20
Marketing (formerly Media)
Oversees Association marketing, media relations, and internal and external communications. Activities include strategic messaging, maintaining integrity of the SEAA brand, assisting other committees with communication to membership and industry at large, and developing content for and proofing newsletters, social media, magazine, and advertising or other marketing materials.
Oversees Association marketing, media relations, and internal and external communications. Activities include strategic messaging, maintaining integrity of the SEAA brand, assisting other committees with communication to membership and industry at large, and developing content for and proofing newsletters, social media, magazine, and advertising or other marketing materials.
- Chair: Chris Legnon, Vice Chair: TBD
- Approximate Committee Size: 12
Membership
Responsible for creating consistent year-over-year growth in membership through the development of activities and benefits that attract and retain members. Membership Committee recommends programming, products, and activities designed to support the needs of members. Activities include oversight of member data trends, member engagement, lead follow-up, membership renewals, new
member onboarding, exit surveys, etc. Membership works closely with all committees, as everything the association does impacts membership.
Responsible for creating consistent year-over-year growth in membership through the development of activities and benefits that attract and retain members. Membership Committee recommends programming, products, and activities designed to support the needs of members. Activities include oversight of member data trends, member engagement, lead follow-up, membership renewals, new
member onboarding, exit surveys, etc. Membership works closely with all committees, as everything the association does impacts membership.
- Chair: Jack Nix, Vice Chair: Jason McElrath
- Approximate Committee Size: 12
Finance
Provides financial oversight for the association. Tasks include budgeting, financial planning, financial reporting, and monitoring internal controls and accountability processes. Finance Committee is chaired by the Treasurer, which is an elected position. The committee works closely with the Executive Director and Exec Committee. Committee is made up solely of current Board of Directors members.
Provides financial oversight for the association. Tasks include budgeting, financial planning, financial reporting, and monitoring internal controls and accountability processes. Finance Committee is chaired by the Treasurer, which is an elected position. The committee works closely with the Executive Director and Exec Committee. Committee is made up solely of current Board of Directors members.
Executive
Leads strategic initiatives and directs the actions of the Board of Directors. Executive Committee is chaired by the President, which is an elected position. Remaining committee members include the Past President, President-Elect, First and Second Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, and four at-large Board of Directors members appointed by the President.
Leads strategic initiatives and directs the actions of the Board of Directors. Executive Committee is chaired by the President, which is an elected position. Remaining committee members include the Past President, President-Elect, First and Second Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, and four at-large Board of Directors members appointed by the President.
Awards
Oversees nomination and selection process for annual recognition of member companies or individuals. Awards Committee works closely with the Executive, Events, and Safety & Education Committees. Current awards include: Project of the Year, Person of the Year, William Davis Service Award, Safety Excellence, Training Excellence, Training Grant, Lifetime Membership, etc. Awards Committee is also responsible for providing or selecting an Emcee for the SEAA’s Convention & Trade Show.
Oversees nomination and selection process for annual recognition of member companies or individuals. Awards Committee works closely with the Executive, Events, and Safety & Education Committees. Current awards include: Project of the Year, Person of the Year, William Davis Service Award, Safety Excellence, Training Excellence, Training Grant, Lifetime Membership, etc. Awards Committee is also responsible for providing or selecting an Emcee for the SEAA’s Convention & Trade Show.
- Chair: Drew Heron.
- Approximate Committee Size: 10
Safety & Education
Oversees training, education, and communication related to safe work practices in steel erection activities. Safety & Education Committee members represent the interests of steel erectors with other industry groups, such as NCCER, as it relates to ironworker and related craft training and standards. SEAA’s Craft Training and DOL Apprenticeship programs report to the Safety & Education Committee.
Other tasks include oversight of Safety and Training Awards, Fall Prevention Stand Down activities, and special projects. Safety & Education Committee works closely with Awards, Events, and Marketing committees.
Oversees training, education, and communication related to safe work practices in steel erection activities. Safety & Education Committee members represent the interests of steel erectors with other industry groups, such as NCCER, as it relates to ironworker and related craft training and standards. SEAA’s Craft Training and DOL Apprenticeship programs report to the Safety & Education Committee.
Other tasks include oversight of Safety and Training Awards, Fall Prevention Stand Down activities, and special projects. Safety & Education Committee works closely with Awards, Events, and Marketing committees.
- Chair: Bryan McClure
- Approximate Committee Size: 12
If you're interested in joining a committee, please contact the SEAA office at [email protected] for more info.
SEAA Trailblazer Award for member referrals
Members of the Board of Directors are expected to refer at least three (3) companies for Membership in SEAA through the website referral form or in an email to the Executive Director. Furthermore, any assistance that can be provided in advancing the referral to Member status would be very helpful. This would include 1 or more of the following:
1. Email introduction of the referred company to the Executive Director.
2. Personal conversations and/or emails with the referred Member to encourage completion of the Member application.
3. Participating in a ZOOM call with the referred Member and the Executive Director to share your “story” as to why you’re a Member and the value SEAA provides you.
4. Personally inviting the referred Member to a SEAA event.
All referrals should be legitimate prospective SEAA Members that can find value in the benefits and resources that SEAA has to offer.
2. Personal conversations and/or emails with the referred Member to encourage completion of the Member application.
3. Participating in a ZOOM call with the referred Member and the Executive Director to share your “story” as to why you’re a Member and the value SEAA provides you.
4. Personally inviting the referred Member to a SEAA event.
All referrals should be legitimate prospective SEAA Members that can find value in the benefits and resources that SEAA has to offer.
Members of Committees are expected to refer at least one (1) company for Membership in SEAA through the website referral form or in an email to the Executive Director. Furthermore, any assistance that can be provided in advancing the referral to Member status would be very helpful. This would include 1 or more of the following:
5. Email introduction of the referred company to the Executive Director.
6. Personal conversations and/or emails with the referred Member to encourage completion of
the Member application.
7. Participating in a ZOOM call with the referred Member and the Executive Director to share your
“story” as to why you’re a Member and the value SEAA provides you.
8. Personally inviting the referred Member to a SEAA event.
All referrals should be legitimate prospective SEAA Members that can find value in the benefits and resources that SEAA has to offer.
6. Personal conversations and/or emails with the referred Member to encourage completion of
the Member application.
7. Participating in a ZOOM call with the referred Member and the Executive Director to share your
“story” as to why you’re a Member and the value SEAA provides you.
8. Personally inviting the referred Member to a SEAA event.
All referrals should be legitimate prospective SEAA Members that can find value in the benefits and resources that SEAA has to offer.
