SEAA Honors Trailblazers for Driving Membership Growth

Jack Nix, Chief Operations Officer of Shelby Erectors and current SEAA President, was named the 2024 Top Trailblazer for his outstanding new member recruitment efforts. The award was presented at the 2025 Convention & Trade Show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Trailblazer Award is for members who recruit at least three new companies in a calendar year. The Top Trailblazer goes to the individual with the most new recruits, who receive a gold jacket. Nix was Top Trailblazer two years in a row. This year he was presented with gold light-up shoes.

A long-time board member, Nix has been a strong advocate for member engagement and industry collaboration, which has made a significant impact on membership growth.

Also recognized as Trailblazers were Glen Pisani of MAS Building & Bridge and Nick Caratelli of Nelson Stud Welding, each of whom recruited three or more members in 2024. “The Trailblazer program is about more than numbers,” said Gum. “It’s about building a stronger, more connected community of steel professionals.” •