Metal Building Manufacturers Association introduces Christen Funk as 2025-26 chair

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.

The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) held its annual meeting December 9 – 11 in Savannah, Georgia. The annual meeting attendance was the largest in MBMA’s history. During the event, MBMA elected Christen Funk as the organization’s next Chair for the 2025 and 2026 term. The association also elected its 2025 board of directors. These industry leaders include:

• Christen Funk, chair, Butler Manufacturing
• Rob Mutersbaugh, vice chair, Alliance Steel
• Tom Boal, Behlen Building Systems
• Dave Koubek, Chief Buildings
• Austin Hess, Cornerstone Building Brands
• Ron Ambrosius, Inland Building Systems
• Steve Browning, Vulcan Steel Structures
• Mark Van Dyken, Nucor Building Systems
• Brant Smith, Pacific Building Systems
• David Hirte, Akzo Nobel Coatings
• Darren McGonigle, Konecrane

"Leading the MBMA is a great honor and privilege,” says Christen. “The next two years will offer many opportunities as well as challenges for our industry. I am looking forward to helping the organization grow and I will actively continue to promote its leading roles in the metal building systems industry.”

“It is with great pleasure that I welcome Christen Funk as the next MBMA chair and the first female chair in the association’s history,” adds Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager. “The MBMA has a host of initiatives and endeavors that are helping move our industry forward. I am looking forward to working with Christen who will keep us a leader, focusing on metal building systems research, education and advocacy.”

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. Under the direction of the board and through its 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.

About the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)

Founded in 1956, MBMA serves manufacturers and suppliers that work with industry professionals, architects, building designers, educators, building code officials and others to advance the metal building systems industry. The efforts of member volunteers and association staff regularly lead to industry improvements and groundbreaking research. Resources at MBMA.com include technical materials, research reports, videos and design guides. The MBMA News provides the most current research and new ideas to propel the industry. MBMA also provides graduate and undergraduate educational resources at MBMAeducation.org.