Tom Seitz serves as the Executive Director of the MCM Alliance at the Metal Construction Association (MCA). He is responsible for proactively bringing together industry-leading, MCM manufacturers, fabricators, and suppliers to collaborate and promote their technical expertise to architectural, engineering, and building owner markets. He partners with and supports MCM members as they accomplish their goals, make an impact, and drive the industry forward, faster. His goal is to lead the acceleration of MCM panel system market demand with clear and concise education. Seitz’s ability to lead and grow the MCM is fueled by his 45 years of experience in the architectural facade industry. He has expertise in sales and marketing with steel, aluminum, glass, and curtain wall materials in a variety of North American markets as well as management experience with companies including: E.G. Smith, Flour City Architectural Metals, H. H. Robertson Company and 3A Composites.

Samuel Chastain started in the Metal Composite Industry in 1994 with Alcoa Architectural Products (formerly Reynolds Metals) in sales and business development for the South American region. In the 2000’s his roles migrated into global marketing, product development, and strategic analysis – culminating in a three-year assignment in Europe. After six years with Alucoil North America as its General Manager, he spent time on the MCM fabricator side of the business before settling at Alfrex, Inc in Buford, GA. At Alfrex he is the Director of Commercial Operations with responsibilities spanning sales, marketing, and technical services. He is also the current chairperson of the Technical Committee of the MCM Alliance.

Vice President of East Coast Metal Systems (ECMS), a full-service, quality fabricator specializing in custom architectural metal for interior and exterior envelop systems. John began his career in metal fabrication within the HVAC industry before joining ECMS in 1994 as a sheet metal apprentice.  He advanced steadily through multiple positions, gaining experience in metal fabrication production, sales, management, and plant operations. John now oversees all facets of the company’s state-of-the-art 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. He currently holds a contractor license, a multitude of metal fabrication certifications, and has served on numerous industry-related boards and committees.  John currently is a member of the Metal Construction Association (MCA), serving on the MCA’s Board of Directors and the Metal Composite Material’s (MCM) Marketing and Technical Committees.

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