Metalcon’s inaugural “40 under 40” honorees are “already making an impact”

by anthony_capkun_2 | 17 September 2026 6:12 pm

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Metalcon has announced the honorees of its inaugural “40 under 40” Recognition Program, celebrating 40 professionals age 40 or under who represent the future of metal construction.

Vice president of Metalcon[2] Judy Geller says the honorees “represent the energy, talent, and forward-thinking leadership that are moving the metal construction industry forward,” adding they are “already making an impact across every part of the industry.”

Congratulations to the following:

1. Chandler Barden, owner, CIDAN Machinery Group
2. Thad Barnette, director of commercial marketing, Sheffield Metals International / New Tech Machinery
3. Jay Bechtel, founder & CEO, Rib Runner Tools
4. Alina Bosak, branch manager, Chicago Metal Supply
5. Mason Burchette, owner & chief revenue officer, True Metal Supply
6. Joseph Canell, owner, Elevate Roofing and Solar
7. Mark Carlisle, industry marketing manager, U.S. Steel
8. Austin Cash, new product development manager, The Malco Group
9. Alex Corry, general manager, CDMG Building Systems / CDMG
10. Daniel Cuenca, owner & general contractor, Mammoth Metal Structures / Mammoth Metal Manufacturing
11. Megan Ellsworth, multimedia director, MetalCoffeeShop
12. Max Esteban, founder & CEO, Maximilian Sheet Metal
13. Eric Ford, senior manager, purchasing, Carlisle Construction Materials
14. Scott Frankert, technical product manager, PPG Industries
15. Jesse Gallimore, owner, JamesCo Builders LLC
16. Leland Gazo, co-owner, Blue Sky Roofing
17. Brittni Goodwin, sales director, U.S. Steel
18. Ray Haas, owner, Haas Stone & Steel LLC / Mallet Supply LLC
19. Lyndzye Harper, inside sales manager, S-5!
20. James Henry, CEO, Copper Top Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc.
21. Jeremy Henson, CEO, ASCO Machines
22. Eric Hinz, sales, Innovative Energy Inc.
23. Amanda Johnson, sales & marketing manager, Roper Whitney
24. Andy Keys, owner, Metal Ops
25. Zachary Lee, senior fulfillment manager, Mill Steel Company
26. Jace Lyon, executive director, Lyon Metal Roofing
27. Mahsa Mahdavian, global technical marketing director, Scottsdale Construction Systems
28. Brandon Mainor, president, Hornet Building Systems
29. Victor Martinez, design team leader, The Barndominium Company
30. Seth McBride, president & founder, Steel Craft Builders
31. Chad Miller, president, Lyon Roofing Inc.
32. Kiara Nirghin, CEO & founder, Emanate
33. Colin Palladino, managing director, New Castle Metal
34. Sarah Parks, CEO & co-founder, ContractorHUB
35. Tucker Pearson, head of sales, RenderDraw
36. Erik Pilgrim, CEO & founder, RenderDraw
37. Travis Rex, director of sales operations, Exceptional Metals
38. David Scott, COO, EcoSteel
39. Jesse Winternitz, application engineering & product support manager, S-5!
40. Elizabeth Woodworth, regional acoustical manager, Best Supply

These 40 honorees come from manufacturing, roofing, engineering, construction, technology, sales, marketing, and education, and were selected for their achievement, leadership, innovation, and overall impact.

They will be formally recognized during Metalcon 2026[3], taking place October 7-9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

LEARN MORE about the inaugural honorees at Metalcon.com[4].

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