The Steel Framing Industry Association has announced the appointment of Mr Larry W Williams as SFIA executive director.

Mr Williams, a 30 year veteran in the cold formed steel framing industry, is charged with developing programs and initiatives to meet the education and training needs of members, support continuous industry innovation and promote broad awareness of the many advantages of cold formed steel.

Mr William Courtney, SFIA president and also CEO of ClarkDietrich Building Systems, said that "Mr Larry brings industry leadership and a keen understanding of the market and its growth opportunities. Mr Larry has a stellar record of success in developing construction markets for steel framing as well as in expanding the interests of the steel industry at large."

Mr Williams said that "At no other time is there a greater opportunity to expand the use of steel framing, and the SFIA has all the right ingredients to be the driving force for the industry. SFIA's 950 members, representing all levels of the steel producing, manufacturing, distribution and installation, give us great resources and reach into the marketplace."

Previously Mr Williams was manager of market development, sustainability and training and education for the World Steel Association, president of the Steel Framing Alliance and co founder and executive director the Light Gauge Steel Engineers Association.

Source - Steel Framing Industry Association

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