Name: 2026 Spring Membership Meeting — SFNE
Start: 2026-05-14T16:30:00-0400
End: 2026-05-14T20:30:00-0400

Spring Membership Meeting

may 14th, 2026
4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Beauport Hotel Gloucester
55 Commercial St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

Members: $85 per person
Non-Members: $125 per person

Your registration fee includes presentation, dinner, and two drink tickets.

Our program will feature cocktails, a seated dinner, networking with industry colleagues and friends, vendor tabletop visits, an intro to AISC’s Fabricator Education program, and a presentation on AISC Certification audit readiness, followed by a Q&A session.

A limited number of discounted hotel rooms have been reserved for SFNE. The rate is $224 + tax. Please call 978-282-0008 and reference the “Steel Fabricators of New England” room block. All reservations must be received on or before April 30, 2026.

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Zero Surprises: Building a Culture That’s Always Audit-Ready

Successful audits don’t happen by accident — they’re the result of consistent processes, clear communication, and a culture where quality and documentation are part of daily operations. Being “audit-ready” means your team, your records, and your workflows can withstand scrutiny at any time, not just when an AISC Certification audit is scheduled. This presentation will explore how fabrication and erection companies can build, strengthen, and sustain a culture that supports continuous audit readiness.

**Joel Landsverk**

*Building Stronger Teammates Through Skill Training: Inside the AISC Fabricator Education Program*
A seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience in technical and vocational training content development, Joel Landsverk currently manages the American Institute of Steel Construction’s multi-award winning Fabricator Education Training program. His keen interest in the trades and passion for purpose-driven work align with the objective of the program; to lead great people to fulfilling careers in steel fabrication.
Landsverk holds a bachelor’s in communications (radio, TV, and film production) from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. In his spare time, he volunteers at his local youth development organization for 5th-12th graders and coaches high school soccer.

**LISA PATEL**

Lisa Patel is the Director of Certification for the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and manages the AISC Certification program, overseeing the complete certification process, including applications and renewals. Additionally, she is responsible for participant education, which includes coordinating QualityCon at NASCC, an event where industry experts present the latest quality management principles. Before coming to AISC, Lisa gained eight years of construction industry experience as an assistant project manager at Walsh Construction and as a project engineer for Harbour Contractors, Inc. Lisa holds both a Master of Architecture and a Master of Science in civil engineering, architecture, and construction management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

TONY PHILLIPS

A Northeast Tennessee native, Tony Phillips has dedicated over 30 years to ensuring safety and excellence in industrial projects. After college, Tony began his career as a welder in 1992, earning his CWI just one year later. His extensive background spans the nuclear, pressure vessel, structural, and bridge sectors, where he progressed from NDT technician and QCI roles into senior quality management and an eight-year tenure as a contract auditor. Now a Quality Specialist for QMC, Tony holds both CWI and Certified Coatings Inspector credentials, combining deep technical mastery with a practical, field-tested approach to quality management.