Chris Legnon, vice president of technology at Cooper Steel Fabricators Inc., has been installed as the 2026-2027 president of the Steel Erectors Association of America.
Legnon has been with Cooper for more than 20 years and has been a member of SEAA’s board for over a decade. He has chaired the marketing committee, served on the executive committee, and was named SEAA Person of the Year in 2024.
He says his priorities include continuing SEAA’s growth while expanding workforce development, safety education, and practical technology resources for steel erection contractors.
Newly elected directors Troy “Twig” Terwilliger (Pioneer Construction) and Katy Williams (Williams Erection Company) join returning directors Drew Heron (Deem Structural Services LLC), Bryan McClure (Trivent Safety Consulting), Jack Metcalfe (National Institute of Steel Detailing), and Lee Shaw (Kern Erectors Inc.).
SEAA’s full 2026-2027 officer roster includes:
- Chris Legnon, president
- Carrie Gulajan, president-elect (Construction Insurance Agency Inc.)
- Glen Pisani, vice president, industry (MAS Building & Bridge Inc.)
- Bryan McClure, vice president, associate member
- Jason McElrath, treasurer (MP Specialty Insurance)
- Marc Cox, secretary (Gardner-Watson Decking Inc.)
Officers and directors elected by the SEAA membership began their terms July 1.
The association has also taken on Hunter Telleri as director of membership and business development to lead membership recruitment and engagement efforts.
“Hunter’s experience building relationships and helping businesses grow will strengthen SEAA’s ability to recruit, engage, and support members throughout the steel construction industry,” said executive director Pete Gum.
SEAA is a national trade association representing steel erectors, fabricators, contractors, and related service providers.
