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SEAA Names President Elect, New Board Member

7/11/2019

 
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Geoff Kress, Gardner-Watson Decking
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Tom Schlickbernd, Vulcraft of Alpharetta
The 2019-2021 slate of directors includes Geoff Kress, Gardner-Watson Decking, as President-Elect. Pending approval in 2020, Kress will be installed as President at the conclusion of Dave Schulz’s term.

Joining the board of directors is Tom Schlickbernd, Sales Manager for Vulcraft of Alpharetta, GA, a division of Nucor Corp. Schlickbernd fills a spot vacated by the retiring Alan Sears, formerly of Nucor-Vulcraft. Schlickbernd began his career with Nucor in 1987 and has been in his current role for 13 years. He is a Professional Engineer with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The remaining directors are either continuing or renewing their terms. See the full list of directors at seaa.net/get-connected.html.

SEAA Seeks Members for Committee Positions

7/11/2019

 
SEAA’s Executive Board directs six committees, which tackle specific projects and annual planning. “More than anything, involvement in the day-to-day work of the association is what opened doors and created great networking opportunities for me personally,” said Jack Nix, Chairman of the Membership Committee.

Openings are available for each of the following committees. Committees meet in person at quarterly board meetings and by conference call as projects dictate. Looking for more information? Contact Tom Underhill at the SEAA office or the individual chairperson. https://www.seaa.net/get-connected.html#committees

Long Range Planning, Josh Cilley
Finance, Greg Phillips
Safety & Education, Bryan McClure
Media, Chris Legnon
Convention, Carrie Gulajan
Membership, Jack Nix

Thomas R. Schlickbernd

4/30/2019

 
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Tom is the National Accounts Program Manager for the Vulcraft/Verco Group, a division of Nucor Corporation. An experienced sales professional of 33 years, he began his career as a sales engineer with Nucor in 1987 and has been in his current role since January 2020.

Tom is a Professional Engineer with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. He is committed to providing quality products and solutions, along with world class customer service, and is a firm believer in building strong partnerships within the entire construction community. Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, singing, and traveling.

tom.schlickbernd@nucor.com

Dave Brown

1/1/2017

 
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Dave Brown, Sr. of Tega Cay, S.C., is the Regional Sales Manager in the Southeast United States for United Rentals-- the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations in Mexico, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. 

Dave has been in sales management with United Rentals for 20 years.  Overall, he's worked in the equipment rental industry for 35+ years in the same capacity. Dave was approved for a seat on the Board of Directors in March 2014 and is currently serving in his fourth term as a member of the board.

Dave and United Rentals have been an important source of support to help make SEAA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show and Educational Fundraiser Golf Tournament great successes for over 25 years.

He is the proud father of his 23-year-old son, Dave Jr., and 17-year-old daughter, Anna.

dbrown2@ur.com

Chris Legnon, vice president (industry)

1/1/2017

 
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Chris Legnon, Cooper Steel Fabricators, Inc., Shelbyville, Tenn.
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Chris Legnon joined the SEAA Board of Directors in 2015 and currently serves as Secretary and Chairperson of the Media Committee.

He is Vice President of Strategic Planning at Cooper Steel Fabricators, Inc., a family-owned AISC Certified Fabricator and Erection Company. Chris began working for Cooper Steel while attending college in 1999.  He began full-time in 2004 in Plant Operations and has held roles as Estimator, Project Manager, Senior Sales Manager and Vice President of Preconstruction prior to his current role.

Chris received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Tennessee Technological University.

Chris and his wife of 14 years, Brooke, reside in East Nashville, Tenn., and welcomed their first child, Edward, in 2015.  In his spare time, Chris enjoys cooking, traveling abroad and live music.
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clegnon@coopersteel.com

Bob Beckner

1/1/2017

 
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Bob Beckner, Peterson Beckner Industries, Inc., Frisco, Texas

Bob Beckner has been a member of SEAA since 1993; he served as SEAA President from 1999 – 2000, a Board Director for 24 years, and currently serves as member-at-large on the Executive Committee and the Convention Committee. In 2007, he was awarded the William Davis Service Award for his service to SEAA and the steel erection industry.

Bob is Senior Vice-President & Area Manager of Peterson Beckner Industries, Inc., an AISC Advanced Certified steel erection contractor specializing in the erection of complex steel structures in the commercial, industrial and institutional sectors throughout the USA.

He attended the University of Texas at Arlington and has two children, Alexa and Dillon. His interests include golf, hunting, football and traveling.
bbeckner@pbisteel.com

Alan Sears

1/1/2017

 
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Alan Sears, NUCOR – Vulcraft/Verco Group, Alpharetta, Ga.

Alan Sears is currently serving his fifth term on the SEAA Board of Directors. The Nucor – Vulcraft Group, where Alan is the National Accounts Sales Representative, has partnered with the SEAA as an industry member for many years.

Alan chairs the SEAA Annual Awards Committee and served as the 2009 Host Chairman of the National Convention. He was selected as the recipient of the SEAA Person of the Year Award in 2010 for his outstanding service and role as the Awards Chairman.  In 2014, at the 42nd Annual Convention in Frisco, Texas, Alan was presented with the William Davis Service Award.

Alan studied at Indiana University, Purdue University and Rivier College. His interests include participating in church music ministry and hiking. Alan and his wife Vickie have been married for 38 years and enjoy living in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
​asears@vulcraft-sc.com

Greg Phillips, treasurer

1/1/2017

 
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Greg Phillips, Titan Steel Erectors, LLC, Memphis, Tenn.

Greg is a third generation steel erector with roots in the Memphis/Mid-South Tennessee area dating back to the 1950s.  Greg began his ironworking career in 1994 working in the field for his father’s company, eventually working his way up to chief estimator and safety director. In 2013, Greg started Titan Steel Erectors and has steadily grown from a single crew operation to a viable steel and precast erector in the Mid-South region.

Greg and his wife of 26 years Regina have four children Bailey, Mackenna, Reagan, and Gibson. When he’s not working at expanding Titan Steel he can be found spending time with his family, working outdoors, floating on the river, watching his kids play sports, and traveling.
gphillips@titansteelerectors.com

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