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 2025 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: 2025 Election of Directors; Slate of Nominees.
The election deadline for the 2025 SEAA - Election of Directors is April 21, 2025. Please cast your ballot electronically by completing this survey no later than 11:59 PM EDT on April 21, 2025. 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: 2025-2028
1. Carrie Gulajan, Construction Insurance Agency, Inc.(Incumbent)
2. Joel Hall, Porter Steel, Inc.
3. Jason McElrath, MP Specialty Insurance (Incumbent)
4. Jon Mosebach, L.R. Willson & Sons, Inc.
5. Mike Mulsow, FM Steel Construction, LLC
6. Tanner Myers, Cumberland Steel Company, LLC
7. Austin Reiner, Derr & Gruenewald Construction, LLC
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: 2025 Election of Directors; Slate of Nominees.
The election deadline for the 2025 SEAA - Election of Directors is April 21, 2025. Please cast your ballot electronically by completing this survey no later than 11:59 PM EDT on April 21, 2025. 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: 2025-2028
1. Carrie Gulajan, Construction Insurance Agency, Inc.(Incumbent)
2. Joel Hall, Porter Steel, Inc.
3. Jason McElrath, MP Specialty Insurance (Incumbent)
4. Jon Mosebach, L.R. Willson & Sons, Inc.
5. Mike Mulsow, FM Steel Construction, LLC
6. Tanner Myers, Cumberland Steel Company, LLC
7. Austin Reiner, Derr & Gruenewald Construction, LLC
Please review the bios for each nominee below prior to voting.
CARRIE GULAJAN (incumbent)
construction insurance agency, inc.
Name: Carrie Gulajan (Incumbent)
Title: President
Company: Construction Insurance Agency, Inc.
Education/Training: BS EET
Years in the Industry: 35 years
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups: SEAA Vice President Associate; SEAA BOD Director since 2011; SEAA Chairperson Events Committee since 2011 which has included heavy involvement in organizing the annual Convention and Trade Show + Golf Outings; SEAA Executive Committee; SEAA Strategic Planning Committee member; SEAA Finance Committee member & other SEAA special subcommittees; SEAA Person of the Year; Prior work history includes working in the Quality Control department of KTron Corporation, now known as Coperion
KTron, a Senior Engineering Representative with Aetna Insurance and Safety & Risk Manager for Williams Industries, Inc. Etal. and currently President of Construction Insurance Agency, Inc.
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD: I have been involved with SEAA in different roles since the 1990s including sitting on various committees start with the Safety Committee in the late ‘90s (which created a safety manual for SEAA) and eventually joined the Board of Directors in 2011. I’m passionate about SEAA and offer my time and dedication in assisting SEAA in many capacities. I have seen SEAA evolve and develop as an organization over the years, and I'm proud to contribute to such an outstanding organization. It’s not only a passion but an honor to be a part of SEAA. I wish to continue to extend my term to continually grow the organization. As the organization grows, so do our events which are a necessary function of SEAA. Heading the Events Committee requires hours of time each week which I offer all for the betterment of the organization.
Title: President
Company: Construction Insurance Agency, Inc.
Education/Training: BS EET
Years in the Industry: 35 years
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups: SEAA Vice President Associate; SEAA BOD Director since 2011; SEAA Chairperson Events Committee since 2011 which has included heavy involvement in organizing the annual Convention and Trade Show + Golf Outings; SEAA Executive Committee; SEAA Strategic Planning Committee member; SEAA Finance Committee member & other SEAA special subcommittees; SEAA Person of the Year; Prior work history includes working in the Quality Control department of KTron Corporation, now known as Coperion
KTron, a Senior Engineering Representative with Aetna Insurance and Safety & Risk Manager for Williams Industries, Inc. Etal. and currently President of Construction Insurance Agency, Inc.
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD: I have been involved with SEAA in different roles since the 1990s including sitting on various committees start with the Safety Committee in the late ‘90s (which created a safety manual for SEAA) and eventually joined the Board of Directors in 2011. I’m passionate about SEAA and offer my time and dedication in assisting SEAA in many capacities. I have seen SEAA evolve and develop as an organization over the years, and I'm proud to contribute to such an outstanding organization. It’s not only a passion but an honor to be a part of SEAA. I wish to continue to extend my term to continually grow the organization. As the organization grows, so do our events which are a necessary function of SEAA. Heading the Events Committee requires hours of time each week which I offer all for the betterment of the organization.
joel hall
porter steel, inc.
Name: Joel Hall
Title: Vice President of Operations
Company: Porter Steel, Inc.
Education/Training:
High school; Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia’s Future Leadership Program; OSHA 30; Rigging; Fall Protection; First aid and CPR; Certified Observer for written and practical testing for NCCER.
Years in the Industry: 21
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
I’ve grown up in the steel trade starting off at 18 years old driving a forklift in the yard, to becoming a certified welder/ connector, promoted to Site Foreman, Field Superintendent, General Superintendent, Project Manager for fabrication and erection, Director of Field Operations, and now VP of Operations for both structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication and erection at Porter Steel, Inc. I’m the Director and main point of contact for Porter’s NCCER Learning & Development program. I've been an active member of SEAA’s Events Committee since 2023 and helped launch the Atlanta Peer Group for SEAA. I'm currently also on The Athens Career Academy's Advanced Manufacturing Pathway Advisory Board helping high school students not only learn the skills for technical trades, but preparing them to find employment in the trades by working with them on resume crafting, mock interviews, and connecting them with internships to give them the best leg up in their careers.
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD.
Throughout my career, I have always seen the value in combining the expertise of experienced Ironworkers in whatever my role was at the time, while also listening to the perspectives and challenges of ironworkers from other areas of the trade. This approach has helped me avoid many communication headaches and solve problems more effectively by understanding how each part of the steel industry’s practices are interconnected.
After 21 years, I still believe that bringing together experts with hands-on experience from all areas of the steel trade—whether through casual peer group chats or focused industry planning initiatives—strengthens our ability to advocate for all Ironworkers and move the industry forward.
My career has focused on safety and educating the next generation of ironworkers. Combining these two pillars with my unique experience as both a structural and miscellaneous steel erector as well as a structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator, I believe I can offer valuable insights to SEAA’s Board of Directors in providing a more comprehensive perspective of the steel trade. My work history not only spans small, mid-sized, and large steel contractors, but as VP of Operations at Porter Steel, I’ve played a key role in our massive 400% (and continuing) growth over the past 3 years, transforming it into the large steel fabrication and erection SEAA member it is today—and the even larger one it will be tomorrow. My experience working with contractors of all sizes, along with my role in guiding a company through such tremendous growth gives me real-world knowledge of the challenges faced by SEAA’s membership body.
I would be honored to serve on SEAA’s Board of Directors and use my wide perspective and extensive experience to help craft the next generation of best practices and standards for the entire steel industry’s future.
Title: Vice President of Operations
Company: Porter Steel, Inc.
Education/Training:
High school; Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia’s Future Leadership Program; OSHA 30; Rigging; Fall Protection; First aid and CPR; Certified Observer for written and practical testing for NCCER.
Years in the Industry: 21
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
I’ve grown up in the steel trade starting off at 18 years old driving a forklift in the yard, to becoming a certified welder/ connector, promoted to Site Foreman, Field Superintendent, General Superintendent, Project Manager for fabrication and erection, Director of Field Operations, and now VP of Operations for both structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication and erection at Porter Steel, Inc. I’m the Director and main point of contact for Porter’s NCCER Learning & Development program. I've been an active member of SEAA’s Events Committee since 2023 and helped launch the Atlanta Peer Group for SEAA. I'm currently also on The Athens Career Academy's Advanced Manufacturing Pathway Advisory Board helping high school students not only learn the skills for technical trades, but preparing them to find employment in the trades by working with them on resume crafting, mock interviews, and connecting them with internships to give them the best leg up in their careers.
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD.
Throughout my career, I have always seen the value in combining the expertise of experienced Ironworkers in whatever my role was at the time, while also listening to the perspectives and challenges of ironworkers from other areas of the trade. This approach has helped me avoid many communication headaches and solve problems more effectively by understanding how each part of the steel industry’s practices are interconnected.
After 21 years, I still believe that bringing together experts with hands-on experience from all areas of the steel trade—whether through casual peer group chats or focused industry planning initiatives—strengthens our ability to advocate for all Ironworkers and move the industry forward.
My career has focused on safety and educating the next generation of ironworkers. Combining these two pillars with my unique experience as both a structural and miscellaneous steel erector as well as a structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator, I believe I can offer valuable insights to SEAA’s Board of Directors in providing a more comprehensive perspective of the steel trade. My work history not only spans small, mid-sized, and large steel contractors, but as VP of Operations at Porter Steel, I’ve played a key role in our massive 400% (and continuing) growth over the past 3 years, transforming it into the large steel fabrication and erection SEAA member it is today—and the even larger one it will be tomorrow. My experience working with contractors of all sizes, along with my role in guiding a company through such tremendous growth gives me real-world knowledge of the challenges faced by SEAA’s membership body.
I would be honored to serve on SEAA’s Board of Directors and use my wide perspective and extensive experience to help craft the next generation of best practices and standards for the entire steel industry’s future.
jason mcelrath (incumbent)
mp specialty insurance
Name: Jason McElrath
Title: President
Company: MP Specialty Insurance
Education/Training: Completed 3 years toward an Engineering degree at the University of South Carolina before making the insurance/risk management career change. I received a Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 1997 and remain an active member of the Society.
Years in the Industry: 35+ Years
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups: I have spent the last 35 years serving insurance and risk management needs of the Heavy Lift industries including Crane Rental, Steel Erection, Rigging, Building Elevation and Heavy Haul Trucking. I have been a member of SEAA more than 25 years and have served on various committees over that time. I am currently the Association Treasurer and Chair of the Membership Committee.
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD: I would appreciate the opportunity to server another term on the board of directors as it will allow me a pathway to continue to give back to an industry that have given me a lot to me over my career.
Title: President
Company: MP Specialty Insurance
Education/Training: Completed 3 years toward an Engineering degree at the University of South Carolina before making the insurance/risk management career change. I received a Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 1997 and remain an active member of the Society.
Years in the Industry: 35+ Years
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups: I have spent the last 35 years serving insurance and risk management needs of the Heavy Lift industries including Crane Rental, Steel Erection, Rigging, Building Elevation and Heavy Haul Trucking. I have been a member of SEAA more than 25 years and have served on various committees over that time. I am currently the Association Treasurer and Chair of the Membership Committee.
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD: I would appreciate the opportunity to server another term on the board of directors as it will allow me a pathway to continue to give back to an industry that have given me a lot to me over my career.
Jonathan mosebach
l.r. willson & sons
Name: Jonathan Mosebach
Title: Safety Director
Company: L.R. Willson & Sons Inc.
Education and Training:
Other Industry Experience:
Based on my strengths and experience in safety, I feel as though I can help steel erectors provide a solid foundation of principles and become more educated within their companies. Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics release dated 12/19/2023, the construction industry had 1,056 fatalities in 2022 which is an 11% increase from 2021. Doing everything I can to raise awareness and instill best practices to lower these fatalities is my passion. Having the opportunity to be on SEAA’s BOD would fulfill that passion all while getting to work with some of the most talented individuals in the industry
Title: Safety Director
Company: L.R. Willson & Sons Inc.
Education and Training:
- Bachelors Degree in Fire & Safety Engineering from Eastern Kentucky University – 2005 Alum
- Associates Degree in Fire Science Technology from Harrisburg Area - Community College – 2002 Alum
- OSHA 500
- Advanced Safety Certificate from National Safety Council
- First Aid/CPR Instructor
- Rigging & Signal Person Train the Trainer
- Fall Protection Train the Trainer
- MEWP Train the Trainer
- Forklift Train the trainer
Other Industry Experience:
- Currently sitting on the Safety and Education Committee with SEAA
- Currently sitting on the Assembly/Disassembly Director Task Force for NCCCO writing the AD Director exam criteria that will be released in early 2026
- ABC Chesapeake Shores Chapter
Based on my strengths and experience in safety, I feel as though I can help steel erectors provide a solid foundation of principles and become more educated within their companies. Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics release dated 12/19/2023, the construction industry had 1,056 fatalities in 2022 which is an 11% increase from 2021. Doing everything I can to raise awareness and instill best practices to lower these fatalities is my passion. Having the opportunity to be on SEAA’s BOD would fulfill that passion all while getting to work with some of the most talented individuals in the industry
michael mulsow
fm steel construction llc
Name: Michael Mulsow
Title: Director of Operations
Company: FM Steel Construction LLC
Education/Training: Some college, OSHA 500, OSHA Sub Part R, EM385 Competent Person, Certified Crane Operator, Certified Rigger, Certified Welder, NCCER JIW, First AID CPR, United States Marine Corp training- Advanced Leadership Training, Corporals Course, Basic Metal Workers Course, Etc
Years in the Industry: 20 Years
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups: SEAA Membership Committee
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD: I would love to serve as a board of director to help drive the "SEAA" ideology into the upcoming generations. Since I'm a bit younger than the current chairs, I believe I can learn a lot from them and also help to communicate with the younger generations that are going to come in. Steel is truly my passion and I strive to surround myself with likeminded people that want to contribute to our trade and create a better tomorrow. Being part of SEAA has absolutely became a home that I have found those other people at, and I want to invest all my efforts to help out in any way possible..
Title: Director of Operations
Company: FM Steel Construction LLC
Education/Training: Some college, OSHA 500, OSHA Sub Part R, EM385 Competent Person, Certified Crane Operator, Certified Rigger, Certified Welder, NCCER JIW, First AID CPR, United States Marine Corp training- Advanced Leadership Training, Corporals Course, Basic Metal Workers Course, Etc
Years in the Industry: 20 Years
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups: SEAA Membership Committee
Statement of why you wish to serve on the SEAA BOD: I would love to serve as a board of director to help drive the "SEAA" ideology into the upcoming generations. Since I'm a bit younger than the current chairs, I believe I can learn a lot from them and also help to communicate with the younger generations that are going to come in. Steel is truly my passion and I strive to surround myself with likeminded people that want to contribute to our trade and create a better tomorrow. Being part of SEAA has absolutely became a home that I have found those other people at, and I want to invest all my efforts to help out in any way possible..
tanner myers
cumberland steel comanpy, llc
Name: Tanner Myers
Title: President
Company: Cumberland Steel Company, LLC
Education/Training:
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
I am driven by a deep commitment to innovation, safety, and workforce development in the steel erection industry. From starting as a field ironworker and welder to leading a rapidly growing company, I bring a hands-on perspective combined with entrepreneurial leadership. My goal in serving on the SEAA Board of Directors is to give back to the industry that has shaped my career by helping guide efforts to attract new talent and train the next generation of ironworkers, promote the use of emerging technologies, and raise industry standards. With 14 years of field experience and a record of delivering award-winning projects, I aim to contribute forward-thinking ideas and practical insight to support SEAA’s continued growth and impact.
Title: President
Company: Cumberland Steel Company, LLC
Education/Training:
- B.S. in Construction Management, Eastern Kentucky University
- NCCER Certified
- OSHA 30-Hour Certified
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
- Active participant in SEAA programs and events
- Began my career as an ironworker and welder while attending college. Progressed through multiple disciplines in the steel erection industry until the founding of Cumberland Steel, LLC in 2022.
- Recipient of the Kentucky Pacesetter Award for outstanding contributions to industry in the state of Kentucky
- Commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of Kentucky, the Commonwealth’s highest civilian honor.
- Led Cumberland Steel Company to earn the 2023 SEAA Project of Year Award, recognizing excellence in execution and safety on a major structural steel project.
- Contributed to workforce training and safety development initiatives within the steel erection sector
- Extensive field and project management experience across a range of commercial and industrial projects
- Advocate for skilled trades education and craft training integration
- Focused on implementing innovative technology, digital workflows, and modern project delivery methods to drive performance and safety.
I am driven by a deep commitment to innovation, safety, and workforce development in the steel erection industry. From starting as a field ironworker and welder to leading a rapidly growing company, I bring a hands-on perspective combined with entrepreneurial leadership. My goal in serving on the SEAA Board of Directors is to give back to the industry that has shaped my career by helping guide efforts to attract new talent and train the next generation of ironworkers, promote the use of emerging technologies, and raise industry standards. With 14 years of field experience and a record of delivering award-winning projects, I aim to contribute forward-thinking ideas and practical insight to support SEAA’s continued growth and impact.
Austin reiner
derr & gruenewald
Name: Austin Reiner
Title: Corporate Safety Manager
Company: Derr & Gruenewald
Education/Training:
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
I have been involved with the SEAA community for several years now and would like to join the board to be able to help others in our industry grow and share each other’s good and bad experiences. Id like to contribute to the industry as a whole and gain more experience in it. My inspirations are my father who was an iron worker in Chicago and my big Brother who was also an Iron worker and has given me many opportunities and advice as to what it takes to be the best. My brother has been a part of SEAA for many years and hearing his experience with SEAA has led my interests in the same direction. He is Bryan McClure, also known as MacDaddy by many. Ed Valencia has also been a past board member and has been my mentor for several years, which has also led my interest to being on the board. I’ve been taught by legends and hope to become one myself.
Title: Corporate Safety Manager
Company: Derr & Gruenewald
Education/Training:
- M.T High school Graduate
- Journeyman Ironworker , NCCER, 2015
- Lead Connector and Raising Gang Forman
- CHST (BCSP)
- OSHA 510
- SEAA safety committee 3 yrs
Other Industry Experience, including Leadership roles with SEAA and/or other Industry Groups:
- SEAA safety committee 3 yrs
- 2015 Top-Ranked Apprentice of the Year
- 2021 SEAA craft training award
- 2021 SEAA Safety & education award
- 2022 SEAA craft training award
- 2022 SEAA safety & education award
- 2023 SEAA Project of the year award
- 2023 SEAA Safety & Education Award
- Featured Published Articles:
- 2024 Crane Hotline “Safe Rigging Practices”
- 2015 National Safety Stand-Down SEAA • To Prevent Falls in
- Construction
- 2022 Modern construction
- magazine “ Colorado
- convention center expansion
- Project” 2022 SEAA Connector magazine
I have been involved with the SEAA community for several years now and would like to join the board to be able to help others in our industry grow and share each other’s good and bad experiences. Id like to contribute to the industry as a whole and gain more experience in it. My inspirations are my father who was an iron worker in Chicago and my big Brother who was also an Iron worker and has given me many opportunities and advice as to what it takes to be the best. My brother has been a part of SEAA for many years and hearing his experience with SEAA has led my interests in the same direction. He is Bryan McClure, also known as MacDaddy by many. Ed Valencia has also been a past board member and has been my mentor for several years, which has also led my interest to being on the board. I’ve been taught by legends and hope to become one myself.
