Seasoned Award-Winning association executive brings decades of industry and leadership experience to the industry

SMACNA National has announced Frank Wall as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 20, 2026. A dedicated executive who has provided strategic leadership to a variety of industry associations and coalitions, Wall looks to advance SMACNA’s mission of creating a competitive advantage for members, through industry education, labor relations, standards development, industry representation, and business studies.

Wall most recently served as the Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) Executive Director of Operations. At the National Office, he served as Executive Director of the John R. Gentile Foundation and handled the day-to-day operations of the association. Frank also worked with C. Richard Barnes and Associates as a faculty member, helping facilitate leadership courses for the unionized electrical industry.

He was Executive Director of the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Oregon, where he helped the association develop a partnership between labour and management to promote progress by uniting in the common goals of professionalism, quality, productivity, cost-effectiveness, safety, and expanding the market share of the union mechanical, industrial, and service contracting industries. Wall also served as President of the Portland Executives Association, Vice Chair of the Oregon Workforce Development and Talent Board, and member of the State Prevailing Wage Committee. 

“We are pleased to be led by a professional with the leadership and industry skills necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead,” said SMACNA President Todd Hill. “He is the right person to take the helm in achieving our objectives.” ■