Industry Veteran Joel Voelkert Retires

Adel, GA - Business leader Joel Voelkert is retiring after over five decades of service to the metal building industry. Most recently, he served as vice president of sales and marketing for Vulcan Steel, Adel, GA.

“Joel's metal building career spans an impressive 51 years and is marked by a legacy of exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication to this industry,” said Steve Browning, Vulcan Steel's President/CEO. “His commitment to excellence and his leadership have played a pivotal role in our company's growth and success. Throughout his 10-year tenure at Vulcan, Joel has led our sales and marketing efforts to a new level. His strategic vision and disciplined approach to the execution of it have been instrumental in elevating our brand and expanding our market presence.”

Voelkert's professional associations are many. He served as chairman of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) and he has remained extremely active in MBMA through the years, serving repeatedly on the board and chairing the marketing committee. “Joel was MBMA’s Chairman in 2002, and has served the association in many key roles through the years,” said Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager. “We so appreciate all of his service and wish him well.”

Voelkert was also a leader in The Metal Initiative and a board member for the Metal Construction Association.

A Distinguished History

In 1976, Voelkert joined American Buildings Co. where he was responsible for sales in Florida and the Caribbean. Throughout the years, he served in many roles, including director of marketing, division general manager of the roofing division, general sales manager of the building division and vice president of sales and marketing. In 1996, he was named president of the Construction Products Group and in 1999 promoted to president. When American acquired Associated Building Systems in 1999 he was named president of the group, which included American Buildings Co., Kirby, Gulf States and CBC.

In 2003, Voelkert ventured into an entrepreneurial role, serving as a consultant to metal building manufacturers while running his own metal building design and erection company.

Voelkert graduated from Western Michigan University, served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the U.S. Olympic Team before beginning his career in the metal building and construction industry.

About Vulcan Steel Structures

Vulcan Steel Structures designs, manufactures and distributes steel building systems. For more information, visit www.vulcansteel.com.