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Officers & Board of Directors

President:
Craig Ray, Keystone Steel Services, LLC

Vice President:
Paul Parks, P2 Programs

Treasurer:
Jerry Bratton, Bratton Steel, LP

TSSI Executive Secretary:
Mike Rippamonti, Retired - Testengeer, Inc.

Board of Directors:
David Merrifield, Alpha Fabrication Services, LLC
David Yoes, Cardinal Metals, Inc.
David Barajas, DataQuest Systems
Dru Doggett, C&F Steel Company, Inc.
Laura Penney, Alamo Structural Steel, LLC
Tanner Moss, Steel Boss International, Inc.
Bill Smith, Rockstar Welding
Nat Killpatrick (Past President), Basden Steel Company

Committees

Budget and Finance
Chairman: Mike Rippamonti

Construction Practices, Credit and Lien Rights
Chairman: Jerry Bratton, Bratton Steel

Educational Affairs
Chairman: Board Function

Legislative
Chairman: Texas Construction Association

Membership and Bylaws
Chairman: Paul Parks, P2 Programs

Program
Chairman: Paul Parks, P2 Programs

Promotion and Industry Trends
Chairman: Board Function/AISC

Production Technology
Chairman: David Merrifield, Alpha Fabrication Services

Production Trends
Co-Chairmen: Rob Beason, American Steel & Aluminum

Safety
Chairman: Open Discussion

2026 Membership Roster

View our membership roster here.

Texas Structural Steel Institute

Phone: 361-935-7020
info@tssi-texas.org

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Mission Statement

Texas Structural Steel Institute promotes the design and use of fabricated structural steel as the material of choice for buildings, bridges, and industrial facilities.