— The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) announced Frank Wall as its new CEO, effective January 20.

According to SMACNA, Wall will lead the association’s efforts to support member contractors through industry education, labor relations, standards development, representation, and business studies. The organization said his appointment reflects a focus on navigating both near-term challenges and long-term opportunities facing the sheet metal and air conditioning industry.

Wall most recently served as executive director of operations for the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA). In that role, he oversaw daily operations at the national office and served as executive director of the John R. Gentile Foundation. He has also worked as a faculty member with C. Richard Barnes and Associates, facilitating leadership education programs within the unionized electrical industry.

Earlier in his career, Wall was executive director of the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Oregon. During that time, he helped develop labor-management partnerships aimed at improving professionalism, productivity, safety, and market share within union mechanical and service contracting.

His industry involvement has included leadership and advisory roles related to workforce development, prevailing wage policy, and career and technical education. In 2018, he received the Driving Force Award from Oregon Governor Kate Brown in recognition of his contributions to workforce development.

“We are pleased to be led by a professional with the leadership and industry skills necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead,” said SMACNA President Todd Hill. “He is the right person to take the helm in achieving our objectives.”

Wall holds a bachelor of science degree in journalism from the University of Oregon and has been active in national volunteer leadership organizations.