MBMA Adds Nucor’s Tom Batterbee To Board Of Directors

Tom Batterbee

Cleveland, OH -The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has added Tom Batterbee of Nucor Buildings Group, a division of Nucor Corporation, to its board of directors.

“Tom’s lifelong industry experience will be a great asset to the association and we are pleased to welcome him to the board,” said MBMA General Manager Tony Bouquot. “Nucor Building Systems, a Nucor Buildings Group company, has long been an MBMA member and has a proud tradition in the industry.”

Currently, Batterbee serves as vice president and general manager of the Nucor Buildings Group division in Brigham City, Utah. He began his metal building career in 1989 as a detailer at the Nucor Building Systems plant in Indiana. He moved up through the ranks during his 18-year tenure there, and was promoted to general manager of Nucor Building Systems in Terrell, Texas in 2007. Between 2015 and 2019 he served as vice president and general manager of Vulcraft of New York, another Nucor Corporation subsidiary, in Chemung, New York. Batterbee holds degrees in architectural engineering and business from ITT Technical Institute and Tri-State University, respectively.

Serving as the voice of the metal building systems industry, MBMA provides leadership, research and education for anyone interested in metal building systems and their benefits. Led by the board of directors and working through its various committees, MBMA members contribute thousands of hours of service each year to help make this sophisticated and versatile building solution the top choice for low-rise commercial construction. MBMA’s committees—which include technical, energy, fire protection, insurance, safety and sustainability—lead the association’s efforts to set the standard for designing, manufacturing and erecting these high-quality, cost-effective, attractive structures.

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Founded in 1956, MBMA serves manufacturers and suppliers that work with industry professionals, architects, building designers, educators, building code officials and others to advance the metal building systems industry. The efforts of member volunteers and association staff regularly lead to industry improvements and groundbreaking research. Resources on the association's website include technical materials, research reports, videos and design guides, plus news of the most current research and ideas to propel the industry. MBMA also provides graduate and undergraduate educational resources at MBMAeducation.org. For more information, visit mbma.com.