In 2019, we induct eight members to the Hall of Fame who represent the excitement of the industry
In Myrtle Beach, S.C., on May 1, eight new members were inducted into the Metal Construction Hall of Fame. These honorees represent the breadth of the industry and showcase the innovation and excitement that our industry offers.
With our partners at the Metal Building Manufacturers Association, the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association and the Metal Construction Association, we have identified over the last seven years, 51 people who represent the excitement of the industry.
Honorees
Every year, we induct a new class of honorees and the 2019 group continues to represent the dynamism that is our industry. The eight honorees for 2019 are:
- Harold Schroth, AkzoNobel
- Jack Sturdivant, Whirlwind Steel
- Robert D. Carr, PE, Robertson-Ceco Corp.
- Bill Lowery, All Weather Insulated Panels
- Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger Inc.
- Charles E. “Chuck” Praeger, Metal Building Manufacturers Association
- J. David Clapperton, MillerClapperton
- Bill Johnson, Evans Building Co.
Categories
The honorees were selected in the following categories:
- Manufacturer/Supplier
- Contractor/Installer
- Friend of the Industry
Judges
We’re grateful to our partners who supplied the judges for this year’s awards. They represent the major industry associations while Modern Trade Communications is the founding partner and underwriter of the program:
- Ron Ambrosius, chair, MBMA
- Keith Wentworth, president, MBCEA
- Jim Bush, representing MCA
- John Paul Lawrence, president, Modern Trade Communications
