5 New College of Fellows Inductees Announced

The College’s newest members will be inducted during the President’s Luncheon on Wednesday, October 29th at the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention in Maui.

Please join SMACNA in congratulating its five newest members in the distinguished College of Fellows:

John Franco

SMACNA National

Southport, North Carolina

Brian Fluetsch
Sunset Air
Lacey, Washington

Ken Groeschel, Jr

Butters-Fetting Company, Inc.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Kathy Kerber

KSM Metal Fabrication

Troy, Ohio

Tom Martin

T.H. Martin, Inc.

Cleveland, OH

Membership in SMACNA’s College of Fellows is reserved for top industry professionals who have made significant contributions to advance the sheet metal industry, culminating in years of commitment, distinguished service, and dedication.

Click here to learn more about the 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention and click here to learn more about the College of Fellows.

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