Metal Construction Association Announces 2026 Board

Lee Ann Slattery

Lee Ann Slattery Will Be First Female Chair

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is pleased to announce its new officers for 2026. Elected by MCA members, the board will be led by Lee Ann Slattery of ATAS International, the organization’s first female chair.

Slattery joins executive committee members: 

•    Vice chair: Bill Hartford, Sherwin-Williams
•    Treasurer: David Stermer, Metal Sales
•    Secretary: Chandler Barden, CIDAN Machinery
•    Past chair: Brian Partyka, Carlisle Companies Inc
•    Market development chair: Jules Dekovics, OMG
•    MRA president: Todd Miller, Isaiah Industries, Inc.

Slattery joined the MCA board in 2020 and quickly became an officer, serving as chair of the market development committee. In 2023, she received MCA’s Patrick R. Bush Service Award. She serves on the education committee for the National Women in Roofing and is also a founder and a director of the Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls. In 2020, she was inducted as a Fellow of the Construction Specifications Institute, where she served on its national board for four years. 

“I am excited about the upcoming growth and innovation for MCA, and I believe we will reach new milestones with such a talented team of industry leaders on the board and staff,” said Slattery.

Slattery will succeed Chandler Barden, who most recently served as chair. Barden will continue serving as the association's secretary. The organization extends special thanks to him for his ongoing dedication to the industry.

The executive committee works alongside MCA directors, which include: 

•    RC Antal, ATAS International
•    Michael Beck, Accurate Perforating
•    Mark Carlisle, US Steel
•    Dustin Haddock, S-5!
•    Jessica Haddock, S-5!
•    DJ Highnote, RoofHugger
•    Jeff Hock, Sheffield Metals
•    Sean McCue, Precoat Metals
•    Ken McLauchlan, Carlisle Building Products
•    Karan Patel, Applied Fabricators
•    Jodi Wagoner, Steel Dynamics
•    Mike Weis, Petersen Aluminum Corp.

The board members are elected by the MCA members from the slate recommended by the nominating committee, with each serving a three-year term.

About The Metal Construction Association

Founded in 1983, MCA represents over 100 member companies that manufacture and distribute products for the metal construction industry. The association’s mission is to promote the use of metal in the building envelope. Member volunteers collaborate on projects to educate contractors and architects about best practices for metal design and installation, while also ensuring compliance with evolving building codes and standards that support safety, sustainability, and performance. Companies involved in MCA benefit greatly from activities focused on research, codes and standards, market development, and technical programs. For more information, visit www.metalconstruction.org.