Lizzie Williamson

Two-Time Author and Founder of the Two Minute Method

Dubbed by US media as “the Excuse-Buster from Down Under,” Lizzie Williamson is an internationally recognised keynote speaker who helps audiences get unstuck and take action fast. 

Jonathan Brill

Business Futurist, AI Keynote Speaker

Business Futurist, AI Keynote Speaker and Futurist-in-Residence at Amazon, Jonathan Brill helps audiences and executives take advantage of the collision of AI, geopolitical, economic and societal trends, to transform their business, mindsets, and turn ideas into action to Win the Next Five Years. 

Andrea Steinbrenner

Chief Executive Officer

Andrea Steinbrenner is the Chief Executive Officer at Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG). An experienced, versatile executive who has worked across a multitude of industries throughout her career, Andrea’s objective is to leave businesses better than she finds them and works hard to provide her clients and companies with their best possible outcome.

Andy Johansen

Project Engineer

Angela White

Marketing and Public Relations Manager

Beau Wendholt

President

Beau Wendholt graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology and an A.S. in Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology.  In the 17 years of his career prior to entering the mechanical contracting world he worked in a variety of industries including forging, food manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, lead smelting, and electronics recycling.

Brian Calcagno

Manager of Industry Partnerships

With an extensive background in strategic partnerships and project management, Brian Calcagno has honed his leadership skills across the tech, military, and non-profit sectors. Currently, he serves as the Manager of Industry Partnerships at Procore Technologies, where he leads the company's North American partnership strategy and manages the team responsible for driving key industry association collaborations.

Chad Bunting

BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER

Chad Bunting is owner and President of Schoppe Co., Inc. (SCI) in Salt Lake City, Utah. SCI is a straight line sheet metal company, specializing in the fabrication and installation of HVAC systems for hospitals, schools, higher education, office buildings, and collection systems.

Chris Gourley

Principal

Christopher Gourley is a seasoned industry leader with nearly 30 years of experience and a deep passion for mentorship, relationship-building, and community impact. Throughout his career at Hermanson Company, Chris has worked in nearly every facet of the trade, starting as a material handler, apprentice, and foreman, and advancing into roles in project management, sales, and business development.

Cody Shook

Director of Social Media

Cody Shook is currently the Director of Social Media for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association. Born and raised in Ashburn, Virginia, Shook holds two bachelor’s degrees from West Liberty University and a master’s degree in communications from Syracuse University. Before joining SMACNA, Cody worked as a Producer and Social Media Manager at a sports radio station in Washington, D.C., where he averaged over one million impressions per month on Twitter for eight consecutive months. Shook has been with SMACNA for three years now and has increased the social media following by 60%. Cody continues to promote the sheet metal industry through his engaging content and collaborations with members of the skilled trades industry. 

Dave Fisher

Founder and President

Dave Fisher is the Founder and Principal of Aerie, where he helps organizations modernize operations through process improvement, automation, and Microsoft technologies. 

Dave Kiely

Pre Construction Manager

David Kiely is the Preconstruction Manager for Kleeberg Sheet Metal & Mechanical Services, where he leads the company's preconstruction operations while driving the implementation of technology solutions that enhance estimating, project delivery, and business performance. 

David Pikey

Vice President of Corporate Technology

Dave Pikey is the Vice President of Corporate Technology for The Hill Group, a $300M Chicago-based organization engaged in the construction and maintenance of mechanical building systems – all with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. 

David Pruitt

Specialty Metals Superintendent

Eli P. Howard, III

Executive Director of Technical Services and Research

Eli P. Howard, III, is the Executive Director of Technical Services for SMACNA. Mr. Howard has been with SMACNA for over 25 years and is responsible for all SMACNA Technical Standards, Manuals, and Guidelines for the HVAC, industrial, residential and architectural sheet metal industry.

Elizabeth Blankenship

Managing Member

Eric Anderton

President

Ernie P. Menold

President

Ernie is the President of Ernest D. Menold, Inc. He is the 4th generation of the family management of the business. Ernest D. Menold, Inc. performs HVAC and metalwork design, fabrication, and installation services in the commercial, industrial, and specialty markets.

Gary Myers, Vice President

Executive Committee

Gary Myers, Vice President of Marketing and Business at Intech Mechanical, Sacramento SMACNA, was installed onto SMACNA’s 2025-2026 Executive Committee. He begins as SMACNA’s Vice President and will help guide and lead national SMACNA for the next five years.

Geoff Parks

Senior Project Manager of Technical Resources

Geoff Parks is a Senior Project Manager in the SMACNA Technical Resources department with over 30 years of experience in the sheet metal industry. His background includes completing a union sheet metal apprenticeship program and working in shop fabrication, CAD/BIM, estimating, project management, and senior leadership at a major East Coast sheet metal company.

Hugh Seaton

CEO

Hugh is CEO of The Link, a construction software company dedicated to making construction documents consumable for the field though innovative use of LLMs and deep knowledge of specifications. Prior to The Link, Hugh served as a general manager at the Construction Specifications Institute. Hugh spent 20 years in technology marketing at Sony, AOL, Philips, Google and other major brands. 

Ido Glanz

CTO

Jack Knox

CEO

Jake Olsen

CEO

Jake Olsen, P.E. has worked in the construction industry as an engineer and entrepreneur for over 20 years both in the USA and abroad performing engineering, building teams, starting companies, launching products, and developing software for the builders of tomorrow.

Jeff Reinhardt

Executive Administrator

Jeff became interested in the trades when he met a trade school recruiter who was on the campus for career day. The recruiter came to Jeff’s electronics class and talked to him and his fellow classmates about becoming an HVAC/R service technician. Jeff thought the trade was a good combination of electrical and mechanical so after high school, he decided to enroll at the Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, AZ. 

Jeff Sample

CEO and Founder

Jeff Sample has devoted the past 25+ years to transforming companies. Jeff optimizes companies throughout the construction industry by designing solutions, optimizing strategic advantages, and breaking down information silos. His passion for outdoor adventure and Ironman competitions garnered him the moniker "The Ironman of IT".
 
As an Industry Evangelist, Jeff promotes collaboration and the transformation of construction to help project teams reach their potential. His depth of IT experience in various industries and his passion for continuous improvement have made Jeff a popular speaker and vocal thought leader in construction, spending much of his time educating on multiple topics to better the industry. 

Jennifer Lohr

Vice President

Jim Morgan

President/CEO

Joe Pickens

Program Administrator

Joe Pickens is the Program Administrator for the National Energy Management Institute (NEMI). In this role, he serves as a liaison for SMART local unions and SMACNA contractors, helping identify solutions and opportunities in the market. 

Joe Potesta

Program Administrator

As of October 2025, Joe serves as the ITI Program Administrator, a role he continues to hold today. In addition to his work in the trade, he has served as a head soccer coach at one of the largest high schools in Indiana, and he is proud to be married for 30 years with two children.

Joe Shryock

Vice President of Health & Safety

Joe Shryock, SMP, COSS, STSC is the Safety Director for icon Mechanical, a national mechanical contractor with projects from coast to coast. He leads a team of 19 full-time safety professionals and has built an award-winning safety culture rooted in field involvement and trust.

Jonathan Marsh

CEO and Technology Strategist

Jonathan Marsh is the CEO and Technology Strategist at Steel Toe Consulting, where he helps construction companies build better systems with the right mix of tools, tech, and strategy. He’s spent over 20 years in the mechanical trades—first working as a designer and engineer, then leading the engineering, IT, and VDC teams at a large mechanical contractor.

A. Scott Vidimos, President-Elect

Executive Committee

Scott Vidimos is the president of Vidimos, Inc., an industrial sheet metal shop in East Chicago, IN, which has been in operation since 1946. Scott worked part-time in the shop from 1972 to 1979, when he transitioned to a full-time role as an estimator and project manager. He progressed from treasurer/secretary to vice president before becoming president in 2003.

Todd Hill, President, SMACNA

Executive Committee

Todd Hill is SMACNA’s President and is the president of Troy, Michigan-based Ventcon. Ventcon has a long history of serving companies in the Detroit area with commercial and industrial services, including several customers in the automotive industry.

Jonathan Watson

Owner

Joseph Lansdell

President

As President of Poynter, Joseph Lansdell has harnessed the power of data to transform operations, scaling Poynter into a $400 million operation. His strategic use of data not only fueled growth but also streamlined communication between managers and staff—creating a culture of transparency and accountability.

Josh Franklin

Sales Director

Julie Ann Muller

EVP

Julie Muller is the Executive Vice President and Legal Counsel for SMACNA Western Washington, where she oversees chapter operations and leads the organization’s labor relations strategy. She serves as a key advisor to contractors, trustees, and industry partners and is responsible for negotiating collective bargaining agreements while ensuring the organization’s strategic, operational, and legal alignment. 

Keith Scott

Co-Founder

Rebecca Klein Scott and Keith Scott lead communication workshops and deliver keynotes for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to family owned businesses and everything in between along with business and public speaking coaching.  

Kevin Mulhern

Project Manager

Kevin Mulhern is Senior Project Manager and Director at Scranton Sheet Metal, with more than 30 years of experience in the industrial sheet metal and HVAC construction industry. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed complex industrial, commercial, and institutional projects, developing expertise in project execution, operations, safety, and client relations. 

Kurt Mattson

President

Laura Johansen

CEO

Laura Johansen is the CEO of Johansen Mechanical, Inc. For 37 years, HVAC has been at the center of her family’s life. She and her husband Keith spent 22 of those years as owners of JMI, and more than 20 years as part of the SMACNA community, where Keith served as a member and Board member.

Linda Jennings

Executive Director of Membership Development & Innovation

Linda Jennings is the Executive Director of Membership Development and Innovation. Ms. Jennings has literally grown up in the trade with her grandfather owning a sheet metal business and her father being a past chapter executive. Linda has managed three associations for decades including SMACNA San Diego, Orange Empire SMACNA, and the Inland Contractors Association.

Luke Bland

Director of Specialty Metals

With over 30 years of industry experience, Luke Bland specializes in delivering tailored sheet metal solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. His expertise spans every phase of a project—from budgeting and estimating to final installation—ensuring seamless execution and high-quality results. Luke leads Poynter’s Specialty Metals division and works closely with the sales team, mentoring staff and maintaining a sharp focus on exceeding client expectations. 

Mark Federle

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Mark Federle is currently the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the OPUS College of Engineering at Marquette University.

Matt Cole

Field Operations Manager

Matt Cramer

Board of Director Member

Pansy Romo

Partner | Vice President of Construction

A trailblazer in the construction industry, Pansy Romo leads Intech Mechanical’s Construction Division with authority and vision—overseeing project execution, labor, safety, and supply chain operations. Renowned for her leadership and advocacy, Pansy is a passionate voice for women in construction and a dedicated mentor to rising professionals. Her board service includes the SMACNA Sacramento Board of Directors, Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange, and the Construction Industry Education Foundation, among others. Her influence extends far beyond her company, driving initiatives that promote equity, education, and progress throughout the industry.

Paul Klaus

Board of Directors Member

Paul Pimentel

Director of Communications

Rebecca Klein

CEO

Rebecca Klein Scott and Keith Scott lead communication workshops and deliver keynotes for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to family owned businesses and everything in between along with business and public speaking coaching.  

Ryan Meitl

Co-founder and CEO

Ryan Meitl (MS. EE, NC State University) is co-founder and CEO of RIVET Work. At RIVET, Ryan has worked with over 100 MEP contractors to implement labor planning best practices that improve operations, mitigate the impact of schedule compression, improve labor productivity, and reduce margin erosion.

Stan E. Kolbe, Jr

Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs

Stanley E. Kolbe, Jr. is the Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs for SMACNA. Mr. Kolbe has been a construction industry Washington representative for over 3 decades, working on industry issues representing SMACNA and prior to that, the American Institute of Architects. Earlier in his career, Stan worked for the US Conference of Mayors and the United States Senate Small Business Committee.

Susannah Forde

Executive Director Marketing & Communications

Thomas Montgomery

North Region Director

Currently working as the North Region Director for Mesa Energy Systems. Duties include assisting in recruiting for all branches in the north region, training as needed and mentoring new leaders as I transition out of the industry and retire in 2027. 

Tom Martin, Immediate Past President

President

Tom Martin is SMACNA’s Immediate Past President and President of T.H. Martin, Inc., a full-service mechanical contractor based in Cleveland, Ohio.  Martin is an industry innovator and highly regarded member of SMACNA-Cleveland, which represents more than 60 contractor firms in northeast Ohio. He has served as the chapter’s president since 2014.

Travis Voss

Director of Innovative Technology and Fabrication

Travis Voss is SMACNA’s Director of Innovative Technology and Fabrication where he aids member contractors in identifying the critical technological trends within the industry and assist members in remaining at the forefront of these developments.

Yael Meretyk Hanan

CEO & Co-Founder

Yael is the CEO of Pelles.ai. Pelles transforms trade contractors' knowledge, documents and workflows into AI operating systems. As an ex-construction lawyer, Yael brings a wide perspective of the construction industry, 

Zach Piercy

VP of Sales

Zach Piercy started his career in sheet metal as a Project Manager. As a natural problem solver, Zach has managed some of our largest projects. Leveraging his background in project management, Zach began building our project controls team in 2012. This department has enhanced our capacity to handle large-scale projects and provides support for project managers.