Member Company: South Atlantic Galvanizing

• Time in the Industry: 32 years
• Responsibilities/Titles held in HDG industry career: Inside Sales Manager, Plant Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Product Manager (Masonry Products Division), Product Manager (Service Galvanizing Division), Vice President Director of Service Galvanizing & Business Development.

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Sales & Marketing. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Teaching and mentoring young Hot-Dippers

My View of the Current State of the Industry

Very strong. We continue to prove the value of hot-dip galvanizing as the best corrosion protection for the steel industry.

My View of the Most Critical, External Challenge Facing the HDG Industry

Getting our process specified by the decision makers and developers. Other coating methods are sometimes chosen without considering hot-dip galvanizing.

My View of the Impact of the AGA

Other Interesting Things that Shape My Life

I have been married to my amazing wife Connie for 30 years. We have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. We spend much of our free time doing things with the family. When not with the family we like to ride our motorcycle, and travel. We are members of Compassion Christian Church in Savannah, GA. I retired from the Georgia Army National Guard after 25 years of service and a trip to Iraq in 2005-2006. I love golf, even though I don’t think it loves me.

Words of Wisdom

Do the right thing…all the time. Your integrity is a precious commodity.

Favorite Quote

“Do Whatever it Takes”