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Congratulations, Becky Wiseman
- By: admin
- On: 08/18/2026 10:48:32
- In: Category 1
The Director Nominating Committee has released its slate of candidates. These individuals have extensive experience in advancing SMACNA and the broader union sheet metal/HVAC sector.
Jason Hanson, Ernie J. Menold, Phil McShane, Rebecca Wiseman, Gary Luthe, Angelo Paris and Chad Bunting are this year’s candidates to serve on the SMACNA Board. Chad Bunting’s term will expire in 2027, and Gary Luthe’s term will expire in 2029. All other nominees will serve 4-year terms.
Welcome, new SMACNA-KC Associate Member
- By: admin
- On: 08/18/2026 10:30:54
- In: Category 1
Anvil Agrinomics (AnvilAg) is an HVACD, Electrical, and Plumbing Consulting Engineering Firm located in the Kansas City area and licensed in 16 States. Although we specialize in controlled environments for agriculture, we have experience with a variety of different facilities, including Offices, Schools, Churches, Industrial, Retail, Restaurants, and Breweries. In addition to 40-plus years of experience, our principals have worked in the construction industry as sheet metal workers and electricians. This combines world-class engineering knowledge along with hands-on, tool belt-wearing experience to balancing design, construction cost, operations & maintenance to achieve the best return on the owner’s building systems investment. This practical experience contributes to our change order percentage, which is well below industry standards and critical to keeping projects on schedule and within budget. AnvilAg is here to assist SMACNA contractors with engineering support.
James E Megerson, PE, LEED AP
President – Anvil Agrinomics
913-226-7077