About UsMcElroy Metal is Proud to be an Employee Owned Business!

Meet the Executive Team

Our Growth & Accomplishments

Our Growth & Accomplishments

60
Years in Business
14
Manufacturing Facilities
29
Service Centers
44
Metal Mart Stores

A Humble Beginning

From humble beginnings in 1963, McElroy Metal has grown into a national company with 14 manufacturing facilities, 29 Service Centers, and 44 Metal Mart locations across the United States. 

We believe that business morals and ethics still have a place in the work environment. We continue to conduct business under the golden rule: Customers deserve to be treated in the same way we like to be treated by our suppliers. Some may say that makes us old-fashioned. We think they are right!

McElroy Employee Owned

 

McElroy Metal Transitions to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

After three generations of family ownership, McElroy transitioned to an employee-owned company in 2022. Ian McElroy, who continues to serve as the President of McElroy Metal, shared the reason for the change, "The one constant trait during our 60-year history is the influence and support of employees. Throughout the country, McElroy Metal is blessed to have loyal team members, including many that have dedicated decades of service to the company. As a show of appreciation, McElroy Metal team members are now employee owners of McElroy Metal.”

Our Core Values & Mission Statement

Mission Statement: Guided by our Core Values, McElroy Metal strives to be an industry leader who provides high-quality products and services while developing meaningful relationships with employee-owners, customers and suppliers.

 

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Fiscally Responsible

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Commitment to Customer

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Integrity Based Relationships

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Value Employee Owners

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Continuous Improvement Driven

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Industry Leadership

Our Story Goes Way Back
1963
McElroy Metal founded by Thomas E. McElroy Sr. (Mr. Mac)
1975
Tem McElroy becomes 2nd generation president
1976
First Satellite manufacturing facility opened in Clinton, IL
1983
Acquired Angle Steel and built new manufacturing location in Marshall, MI
1985
Opened the first Metal Mart. Today, there are 45 stores.
1990
McElroy Metal became a national company by venturing West and opening a manufacturing facility in Adelanto, CA
1993
Opened first McElroy Metal Service Center. Today, McElroy has 27 Service Center locations
1995
Acquired Pioneer Metals and opened new manufacturing facility in Lewisport, KY
2007
Ian McElroy becomes 3rd generation president
2009
Acquired assets of Components Plus, Inc., which included a manufacturing facility in Sunnyvale, TX
2009
Acquired Met-Tile
2012
Acquired Architectural Building Components in Houston, TX
2012
Announced a joint venture with Green Span Profiles to manufacture Insulated Metal Panels (IMP)
2013
McElroy Installs 500 kW Solar System to Peachtree City, GA facility
2018
Diamond, MO became home to McElroy's 13th manufacturing facility
2021
McElroy Metal added solar panels to the Sunnyvale, TX manufacturing location. Sunnyvale is McElroy's fourth location to add solar.
2022
McElroy Metal announces the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Lockart, TX. Lockhart will be McElroy's 14th manufacturing location.
2022
McElroy becomes employee owned company, commonly referred to as ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

McElroy Metal Executive Team

McElroy Metal’s executive team is a testament to loyalty and experience. The team has 6 members with over 2 decades of service to McElroy Metal.

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Tem McElroy

Chairman

In 1970, Tem McElroy returned to Shreveport, LA to join the company his father founded. In 1975, Tem became president of McElroy Metal and soon started to implement his plan to turn the company into national entity. In 1976, the company’s first satellite manufacturing facility was in operation. By 1991, McElroy Metal was indeed a national company with six manufacturing facilities spanning from Winchester, VA in the East to Adelanto, CA in the West.

History

Widely recognized as a true pioneer and leader in the metal components industry, Tem has been honored with the following Hall of Fame inductions:

  • Metal Roofing Hall of Fame
  • Metal Construction Hall of Fame
  • Rural Builder Hall of Fame

Education

  • Tem holds a B.S. degree in Physics from Georgia Tech University and an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management and remains active with both university's alumni organizations.

Fun Fact/Hobbies/Family

  • Tem is a licensed pilot that as logged over 6400 hours, avid water and snow skier, bicyclist and hiker.
  • Tem actively supports many local organizations by serving on numerous non profit and benevolent boards and the Chamber of Commerce
  • Tem and his wife of 55 years, Maggie, enjoy spending time with their eight grandchildren.
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Ian McElroy

President

Ian joined McElroy Metal full-time in 1999 and for many years worked in several departments and divisions with the company to gain an understanding of various aspects of McElroy Metal.

In 2007, Ian became president and became the 3rd generation leader of McElroy Metal and soon began to implement his vision for the company’s future. Always in search of opportunities to grow and expand, McElroy has acquired several complementary companies under Ian’s leadership and in 2012 entered into a Joint Venture to Manufacture Insulated Metal Panels (IMP’s) under the Green Span Profiles trade name.

With a desire to improve the customer experience and overall efficiency, Ian has led the company’s journey into developing a Lean/Continuous Improvement culture that still exists today.

History/Education

  • Prior to joining McElroy Metal, Ian worked for Banker’s Trust in New York City.
  • Ian holds a B.S. Degree in Economics and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University and and an MBA from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business.

Fun Fact/Hobbies/Family

  • Ian is a competitive water skier and skilled snow skier. Ian and his wife Karen have five children.
  • Ian is also active the Shreveport/Bossier City communities serving on several Board of Directors with non profit and economic development organizations.
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Ken Gieseke

Senior Vice President

Ken Joined McElroy Metal in 1991 as Director of Marketing. Prior to joining the company, Ken worked for USG Corporation in several sales and marketing positions.

Ken is active in industry associations and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) and previously served on the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) Board. Ken served as Chairman of the NFBA from 2015 - 2017.

Education

  • Ken holds a B.S. Degree in Marketing from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and an MBA from Louisiana State University - Shreveport.

History

  • Back in 1991, Ken’s plan was to gain some work experience at a family-owned business for 2 to 3 years and jump back into a large, public company. Fortunately, plans change and 29 years later Ken is thrilled to still be a part of the McElroy Metal family.

Fun Fact/Hobbies/Family

  • Ken stays active with cardio exercising and enjoys playing pickleball. He also likes to relax while boating in Arkansas where the water is so clear you can see your toes.
  • Ken enjoys surprising his co-workers with his unique costumes for the company's annual Halloween dress-up day.
  • Ken and his wife, Jennifer have been married for 34 years and have two grown children.
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Carl Riggins

Vice President - Operations
This is Carl's 30th year in the metal component industry. He has served in a wide range of operational roles throughout his career.
 
Carl joined McElroy 8 years ago as an Operations Manager, and from there he moved to become an Operations Regional Manager. Most recently was chosen to serve as the VP of Operations.
 

Fun Fact/Hobbies/Family

  • Love being outdoors
  • Passions are hunting & fishing 
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Howell Hicks

Chief Information Officer

Howell joined McElroy Metal in 1989 and has served the company in wide variety of roles. Howell started his McElroy career in Customer Service and managed the Customer Service departments in both Peachtree City, GA and Adelanto, CA.

Howell then became Director of Customer Service. In 2000, McElroy engaged in an ERP implementation and Howell was tapped to lead that effort. Upon a successful implementation, Howell became Director of IT. In 2007, Howell left McElroy and ventured into ERP consulting for a spell, but returned to McElroy in 2009 as the company’s first Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Education

  • Howell holds a B.S. Degree in Marketing from Louisiana State University - Shreveport, and an MBA from Centenary College of Louisiana.

Fun Fact/Hobbies/Family

  • In his free time, Howell enjoys tinkering with old cars and his goatee flapping in the wind while putting miles on his Harley.
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Amanda Haskins

Chief Financial Officer

Upon graduation, Amanda's first job was as an accountant for a public accounting agency. It only took six months for Amanda to realize that public accounting was not her cup of tea. Public accounting's loss was McElroy Metal's gain. Amanda joined McElroy Metal in 2000. During her career at McElroy, Amanda was regularly promoted and has held several management positions in the company's accounting department. In 2018, Amanda was promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and joined McElroy's Executive Team.

Education

  • Amanda holds a B.S. Degree in Accounting from Northwestern State University and an MBA from Louisiana Tech University.
  • Amanda became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 2013.

Fun Fact/Hobbies/Family

  • With three kids at home, Amanda enjoys spending her free time elbow deep in her kid’s many activities.
  • When not wrangling kids, Amanda enjoys recreating on the areas lakes.

Ready to Become an Employee-Owner?

Are you tired of feeling disconnected and taken advantage of at work? If so, maybe it's time to consider joining McElroy Metal where you'll be an employee-owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).  

We're proud of our 60-year history and place a high value on our family-friendly atmosphere and customer-centric culture. Beyond that, we're always on the lookout for our next new employee owner to help us meet our goals:  

  • Be an innovation leader in each of our target markets
  • Be an industry leader in sales growth, earnings growth and return on investment
  • Be committed to a culture of continuous improvement and Lean principles
  • Establish an accident-free work environment
  • Always act with integrity and comply with ethical codes of business conduct

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