b'THE OFFICIAL NFBA MAGAZINEINSIDE THE FRMESHAWN GEARHEARTEach Issue of Frame Builder Magazine will feature an article by National Frame Builder Magazine Editor, Rachel Pinkus, giving an inside, personal look at the lives of one of the many volunteer members that dedicate their time and treasure to NFBA and the post-frame industry.BY Rachel PinkusINSIDE THE FRAMENational Frame Builder EditorT he NFBA core valuesIt was 25 years ago Rick had me sporting a lig nver ywel la tool belt and swinging a hammer on crews with FBi withMcElroysinBuildings and Pacemaker Buildings to get an understanding promoting quality buildingof post frame construction.It was here that I gained methods and products goinginvaluable experience about post frame structures and into the post frame markets.metal cladding.Over the years Ive had the opportunity Our involvement is solidifiedto meet many industry leaders who are a great source of by our relationships withknowledge and who I consider friends and confidants: key builders and suppliersWayne and Carl Schrock at Pacemaker Buildings, Dwayne promoting industry standardsBorkholder at Borkholder Buildings, Greg Lehman at FBi and continually reviewing andBuildings, Randy Kirts and Doug Bolin at Blitz Builders SHAWN GEARHEART updating those standards.to name a few.NORTHEAST DIVISION SALES MANAGERMCELROY METALWINCHESTER, VAThe NFBA organization alsoIve been married to Michelle for 29 years and we have WWW.MCELROYMETAL.COMoffers a great support network3 wonderful adult children: Mac, Branagan and Mattie, SGEARHEART@MCELROYMETAL.COM for educational, technical and2 beautiful Daughter-in-Laws: Molly and Kim as well as legal services as well as networking opportunities for all2 adorable Grandsons: Noah (4) and Nate (11 mo.).My its members. It brings credibility and promotes the posthobbies are spending time doing anything with my family, frame building method on a national level.few things bring greater joy, fishing and reading.Over the years, McElroy Metal has been highly involved inI have served on several boards:Indiana Frame Builders, the NFBA organization.Tem McElroy, Ken Gieseke andBlackford County Economic Development, United Way, Rick Bragg served on the Board of Directors and wereLittle League, and Babe Ruth.I was very involved in even proud to have some Hall of Fame members.We arecommunity sports coaching youth baseball and girls committed to the NFBA organization and what it bringsbasketball.I currently teach Sunday School and have held to our industry.an elected office for 25 years.Now a little about my background and how I got in theIm excited for the opportunity to serve on the NFBA Board business.I was born and raised in Montpelier, a small townand look forward to giving back to an industry that has in East Central Indiana.I graduated with a Bachelor ofbeen so good to me.Science degree from Ball State University (Muncie, IN). In college I worked at a furniture store with Carol Bragg whose husband Rick Bragg was the Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager for McElroy.Rick served on the NFBA Board and is in the NFBA Hall of Fame.I owe my success in the post frame industry to Rick for his mentoring and leadership as well as to Tem McElroy for taking a chance on someone with no prior experience in the building business. 30 / FRAME BUILDER - MAY2023'