The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) held its annual meeting, December 8 – 10 in Tucson, Arizona. During the event, MBMA elected the members of the 2026 Board of Directors. Christen Funk, will continue in the second of her two-year term as board chair. The full 2026 board includes: 

Chair:  Christen Funk – Butler Manufacturing

Vice Chair:  Rob Mutersbaugh – Associated Steel Group

Tom Boal – Behlen Building Systems

Steve Browning – Vulcan Steel Structures

Joe Campos – Pacific Building Systems

Austin Hess – Cornerstone Building Brands

David Koubek – Chief Buildings

Darren McGonigle – Konecranes

Frank Rosales – Schulte Building Systems

David Tomchak – Bay Insulation Systems

Mark Van Dyken – Nucor Building Systems

“It’s been a great first year leading the MBMA,” says Funk, “As I move into year two, I’m excited to continue to grow the association and the industry. I look forward to working with the new board and promoting the leadership, educational opportunities and technical research MBMA provides while helping us flourish in the years to come.”

“Congratulations to the new board, and welcome back to Christen Funk for another year as chair,” adds Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager. “Christen has done an amazing job in her first year and we anticipate 2026 will be a successful year with her at the helm. 

MBMA has an array of projects and initiatives that are driving the metal building systems forward, and these will continue to be front and center in the coming year under the direction of the board.”

Metal building systems account for nearly 30% of all low-rise commercial construction in the U.S., and MBMA’s leadership has helped to grow the use and acceptance of this popular building type. Through the leadership of the board and committees, MBMA and its members invest thousands of hours each year to ensure MBMA continues to lead and advance metal building design and construction. Learn more at www.mbma.com.