100+ Members Enjoy Annual Dinner In November
Bay Area SMACNA’s Annual Dinner and Installation of Officers took place for the second consecutive year at the Meritage Resort in Napa. The event saw a great turnout, with over 100 contractor and associate members in attendance.
The evening kicked off with a heartfelt welcome from Sean O’Donoghue, Executive Vice President. He introduced Duane Davies, our outgoing President for 2024. Duane expressed his gratitude to everyone for joining and highlighted that this event allows us to set aside our competitive differences and unite as a family in our industry. He reflected on the organization’s accomplishments throughout the past year and thanked the Bay Area staff for their support.
Following Duane, SMACNA National President Tom Martin took the stage to share updates on national initiatives, including website enhancements, workforce development efforts and the transformation of white papers into podcasts.
The highlight of the evening was the introduction of Bobby Bramlett, our incoming 2025 Bay Area SMACNA President. Bobby shared his vision for the upcoming year, emphasizing a “one for all, and all for one” approach within the organization. He encouraged members to actively engage and reminded them that the association belongs to them. While acknowledging that differences of opinion are natural, Bobby stressed the importance of mutual respect and recognizing the dedication each individual contributes to advancing the industry. Bobby also presented the 2024 Lonnie Michael III Achievement Award to Keith Atteberry, recognizing his outstanding leadership and contributions to the sheet metal industry. The presence of Lonnie’s daughter, Tiffany, made this moment even more meaningful to Bobby, a longtime friend of Lonnie’s.
The event not only provided a chance for networking and socializing, but also served as a celebration of the season with colleagues and friends. We hope everyone who attended had a wonderful time and left feeling inspired and revitalized!
