Meet our 2024 Advisory Council

It would be impossible to deliver METALCON’s broad spectrum of world-class education without our esteemed Advisory Council.  The 2024 Council is comprised of experts from all facets of the metal construction and design industry — contractors, architect’s, metal building, roofing and panel experts, manufacturers, trade publications and industry associations. 

We appreciate their knowledge and commitment to ensuring that METALCON delivers the comprehensive and relevant education that our attendees count on.

Chandler Barden

Chandler Barden
President of CIDAN Machinery, Inc.

Tony Bouquot

Tony Bouquot
General Manager of MBMA & Vice President at Thomas Associates, Inc.

Paul Deffenbaugh

Paul Deffenbaugh
Chief Content Officer of Deep Brook Media

Heidi Ellsworth

Heidi Ellsworth
President of MetalCoffeeShop, Partner of RoofersCoffeeShop & Owner of HJE Consulting

Liam Beal
Engineer In Training Structural Design Engineer of Package Steel Systems, Inc.

Steven Gaylor

Steven Gaylor
Principal Consultant of Pivoth Corp.

Scott Yarbrough
Owner/General Contractor Specializing in Metal Buildings

Tom Seitz
Executive Director, MCM Alliance of MCA

Judith Kleine

Judith Kleine
Architect at Judith Kleine Architect, LLC

Todd Miller

Todd Miller
President of Isaiah Industries, Inc.

Rich Pontius

Rich Pontius
Vice President of Design at Marker, Inc

Brent Schipper

Brent Schipper
Founding Principle of ASK Studio

Alan Scott

Alan Scott
Director of Sustainability at Intertek Group

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