Stan Kolbe Named One of 2025’s Top Association Lobbyists

For the fourth consecutive year, SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs recognized by The Hill newspaper.

Stan KolbeStan Kolbe, SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs, was named one of 2025’s Top Association Lobbyists by The Hill newspaper in Washington, D.C. This is the fourth consecutive year that Kolbe has received this distinguished award.

Selected from more than 1,800 nominations this year alone, The Hill’s Top Lobbyists have made measurable impacts on the course of policy and politics, whether for corporations, small businesses, local governments, nonprofits, unions or trade associations.

Click here to read the The Hill’s list of 2025 Top Lobbyists. 


Dec 17, 2025 Member Update

Latest Articles


SMACNA Convention Interview: Robert Atwell (Ernest D. Menold, Inc.)

Dec 17, 2025 - Director of Operations at Ernest D. Menold, Inc., discusses how to integrate software solutions into the shop floor and what SMACNA members need to be mindful of when selecting a suite that suits their needs.


SMACNA Convention Interview: Garrett Montrone (Western Sheet Metal)

Dec 17, 2025 - Project Manager with Western Sheet Metal talks about embracing new technology and emerging best practices within a sheet metal shop and how to successfully leverage data in the shop.


Stan Kolbe Named One of 2025’s Top Association Lobbyists

Dec 17, 2025 - For the fourth consecutive year, SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs recognized by The Hill newspaper.