{"id":3871,"date":"2017-06-21T06:59:49","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T06:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=3871"},"modified":"2017-06-21T07:00:14","modified_gmt":"2017-06-21T07:00:14","slug":"pair-win-seaa-person-year-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/pair-win-seaa-person-year-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Pair Win SEAA Person of the Year Award"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two individuals have received the Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA)<\/a> 2017 Person of the Year award. They are Duke Perry, general manager of Bluearc Stud Welding, Braselton, Ga.; and Dave Brown, Sr., regional sales manager of the Southeast Region for United Rentals.<\/p>\n

The awards were given during the 45th Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Both represent suppliers to the industry\u2014a manufacturer weld studs, stud welding equipment and accessories, and a lifting equipment rental company\u2014an indication of the value steel erectors and fabricators place on their relationships with product and service providers. For the first time, the SEAA<\/a> board of directors vote ended in a tie, the reason for two awards.<\/p>\n

Duke Perry of Bluearc Stud Welding, is a second generation welding expert. He advises manufacturing and production of weld studs for the construction industry and leads sales and marketing for the product line. His company has been a member of SEAA<\/a> since 2010, and he has served multiple terms on the SEAA<\/a> board.<\/p>\n

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Dave Brown prepares to announce the winner of the ball drop, a fundraiser for SEAA Education and Training programs.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cDescribed by others as a quiet, compassionate and unassuming individual, Duke is a hard worker, willing to help behind the scenes for SEAA<\/a> events and programs,\u201d said Alan Sears, master of ceremonies. Perry\u2019s efforts on the Convention Committee contributed to the success of this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n

Geoff Kress, vice president of Gardner-Watson Decking, who has done business with Perry said, \u201cHis industry knowledge, integrity, and work ethic are his biggest assets. When we have had conversations about steel decking and stud welding, we always end up talking about SEAA<\/a>,\u201d said Kress.<\/p>\n

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Duke Perry quietly works behind the scenes on many of the association’s events, including bringing beverages to fellow golfers during the annual golf tournament.<\/p><\/div>\n

Dave Brown, Sr., of United Rentals, has worked in equipment rental for many years, and United Rentals has been a member of SEAA<\/a> for nearly two decades. Brown is currently serving his second term on the board of directors. Known by his friends as \u201cBig\u201d Dave, for his big ideas, big heart, and boisterous personality, Brown doesn\u2019t hesitate to offer an opinion and often outside-the-box thinking.<\/p>\n

Described by many as a generous individual, Brown \u201cwillingly volunteers his time, ideas, contacts, and money to promote and advance SEAA<\/a> projects. He thinks big,\u201d said Eddie Williams, chairman of Buckner Companies.<\/p>\n

One of his most successful schemes is the Boom Lift Ball Drop, which has become a favorite activity and fundraiser for the SEAA<\/a> Education Committee, providing seed money for the launch of the Ironworker Craft Training and Apprenticeship Program. At this year\u2019s convention he also spearheaded a silent auction, supported by Trade Show vendors. Together, these two big ideas have generated more than $10,000 to support education programming and grants.<\/p>\n

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SEAA selected two individuals, both representing suppliers to the steel erection industry, for the Person of the Year 2017 award. Shown (left to right) are Josh Cilley, SEAA President, Dave Brown Sr., United Rentals, Duke Perry, Bluearc Stud Welding, and Tom Underhill, SEAA Executive Director.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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