2016 Metal Construction Hall of Fame

by Jonathan McGaha | 31 October 2016 12:00 am

Now in its fifth year, the Metal Construction Hall of Fame has made a major leap forward. In addition to our regular honorees, we are recognizing those individuals who have been important to the founding of the metal construction industry.

Called founders, they were nominated by the three association partners: Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), the Metal Construction Association (MCA) and the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA).

This year’s 13 honorees represent the breadth of the industry and offer an exciting glimpse of what the future may hold for this increasingly dynamic industry.

• Jack A. Berridge, Berridge Manufacturing Co.[1]
• Dave Evers, BlueScope Builders North America[2]
• A.R. Ginn, MBCI[3]
• Jerry Iselin, Metal Roof Specialties Inc.[4]
• Gary T. Smith, Thomas Phoenix International Inc.[5]

Founders

• Bill Croucher, PE, Fabral Inc.[6]
• T.K. Frahm, Butler Manufacturing Co.[7]
• Jack Hatcher, Varco Pruden Buildings[8]
• Wilbur B. Larkin, Butler Manufacturing[9]
• Sam W. Milnark, Modern Trade Communications Inc.[10]
• Johnie Schulte, Schulte Building Systems[11]
• Thad Strickland, TN Construction[12]
• Larry A. Swaney, PreCoat Metals[13]

Categories

Honorees are inducted in one of three categories:

• Manufacturer/Supplier
• Contractor/Installer
• Friend of the Industry

The Judges

Four judges evaluated the nominees and represent the major industry associations in partnership on the Hall of Fame. Modern Trade Communications is the founding partner and underwriter of the program.

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