Member Company: Monnig Industries

• Time in the Industry: 35 years
• Responsibilities/Titles held in HDG industry career: General Production, Maintenance Tech, Human Resources, Production/Operations, Facilities/Technical Director

Education

• BS in Business Administration, Rockhurst College, Kansas City

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Every day has a new challenge and it never gets boring.

Most Significant Developments in the Industry during My Career

• The increase in use of duplex coatings in all market segments.
• Architecturally exposed structural steel being specified in more and more projects

My View of the Current State of the Industry

The industry has a lot of potential for growth. The sustainability of the coating will open new doors as specifiers seek a long-term coating solution. With continued outreach and education to the specifiers.

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

Maintaining a stable workforce for the years to come.

My View of the Impact of the AGA

The AGA is a great resource for the industry regardless of your time in the industry. The friendships and networks that have been developed since I have become an involved member of the AGA will last a lifetime.

Other Interesting Things that Shape My Life

I have been a volunteer fireman/EMT for 27 years.

Random Fact

I have worked every job in the galvanizing plant. My first job was cleaning toilets and loading vending machines.

Words of Wisdom

Failure is when you don’t try.

Favorite Quote

"Whether you think you can, or think you can’t you’re probably right" -Henry Ford