The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) held its annual meeting, December 8 to 10 in Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona. During the event, MBMA elected the members of the 2026 board of directors. Christen Funk will continue in the second year of her two-year term as board chair.
The full 2026 board includes:
Chair: Christen Funk – Butler Manufacturing
Vice Chair: Rob Mutersbaugh – Associated Steel Group
Tom Boal – Behlen Building Systems
Steve Browning – Vulcan Steel Structures
Joe Campos – Pacific Building Systems
Austin Hess – Cornerstone Building Brands
David Koubek – Chief Buildings
Darren McGonigle – Konecranes
Frank Rosales – Schulte Building Systems
David Tomchak – Bay Insulation Systems
Mark Van Dyken – Nucor Building Systems
“It’s been a great first year leading the MBMA,” says Funk, “As I move into year two, I’m excited to continue to grow the association and the industry. I look forward to working with the new board and promoting the leadership, educational opportunities and technical research MBMA provides while helping us flourish in the years to come.”
“Congratulations to the new board, and welcome back to Christen Funk for another year as chair,” adds Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager. “Christen has done an amazing job in her first year and we anticipate 2026 will be a successful year with her at the helm. MBMA has an array of projects and initiatives that are driving the metal building systems industry forward, and these will continue to be front and center in the coming year under the direction of the board.”