A Journey Built on Opportunity: SMACNA’s New President Looks Ahead

by | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized

Aloha, everyone. It means the world to me to serve as your 2025-2026 SMACNA National President. When I first started in this industry, I never realized the opportunities that would come my way. I truly care about SMACNA’s mission and will do my best to earn your trust. 

For me, SMACNA’s core value is enabling opportunities for its members. 

I began my career in the trade in 1990 at age 19, while attending community college full-time. My father encouraged me to take the sheet metal apprentice test, and his advice proved invaluable. Looking back, I am grateful for his guidance.

My father, who passed in 2018 after a 43-year career in sheet metal, took great pride in his work. As I advanced at Ventcon, he often reminded me of the value of his advice. I hope to continue making

him proud.

I now have been with Ventcon for 35 years. I am grateful to everyone who has supported me, both as a business leader and as a member of this association. Our industry offers unique opportunities for career advancement through dedication and hard work.

SMACNA offers valuable benefits, especially when it comes to technology, labor and business management. Our
industry keeps changing, which means there are always new chances to grow. I encourage you to get involved. Other members have a lot of experience to share. By joining in, you can discover new ways to run your business and create more opportunities for yourself and your team.

 

Investing in my career and business by being active in SMACNA has been one of my best decisions.

If I can inspire even one person to take full advantage of what SMACNA National offers, I will consider my presidency a success.

 

Thank you for this opportunity to serve. I look forward to connecting with many of you in the coming year. 

Todd Hill
SMACNA President