• University of Georgia – Franklin College of Arts and Sciences – 2010
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature
• Sigma Phi Epsilon / Wesley Foundation / Children’s Miracle Network

Professional industry experience since 2010 – Having grown up around the family business and worked in numerous aspects of the shop, field, and office as far back as high school, Cole knows steel. In 2012 he returned to Porter Steel as the organization’s future leader. Below are career highlights leading to his ownership of the company in August of 2023.

• 2012-2018 – Project Manager
• 2018-2020 – General Manager
• 2020-2022 – Vice President
• 2022-Present – President & CEO

Professional industry experience since 2004 – A lifetime construction professional achieving expert and executive level status through proven results. Ian brings know-how and expertise from his years in the field and shop. His years of ironworker, welder, fitter, estimator, and project manager experience, provides great leadership and management of all aspects and teams at Porter Steel. Below are some highlights of his career.

• 2004-2010 – Production Manager (PSI)
• 2010-2016 – Fitter/Welder/Ironworker
• 2016-2019 – Fabrication Shop Manager
• 2019-Present – Executive Vice President (PSI)

Professional industry experience since 2004 – A steel industry career resulting in constant upward progression. Joel’s years of field and shop experience have culminated in outstanding leadership of the operations teams at Porter Steel. His early days working in steel fabrication shops and later managing substantial projects and field crews across the country provides great knowledge and successful leadership. Below are some highlights of his career.

• 2004-2012 – Fitter/Welder/Ironworker (PSI)
• 2011-2019 – Field Operations Manager
• 2019-2022 – General Superintendent
• 2022-Present – Vice President of Operations (PSI)

Professional industry experience since 1985 – A diverse business development steel industry career in manufacturing, production, distribution, fabrication, and erection. The last fifteen years focused on positive revenue generation in the structural & miscellaneous steel business. Today, Roy manages Porter Steel’s sales, marketing, and preconstruction with his enthusiastic passion for professionalism and client satisfaction. Below are some highlights of his career.

• 1985-1996 – Sales/Marketing Manager
• 1997-2006 – National Sales Manager
• 2006-2010 – Entrepreneur/President
• 2010-2018 – Director of Business Development
• 2018-2022 – Vice President of Business Development
• 2023-Present – Vice President of Preconstruction (PSI)