Leadership – ACI

Meet Our Leadership Team

We lead by example, with purpose and our sleeves rolled up.

Our leadership team is actively involved in day-to-day operations, overseeing design and manufacturing as they relate to customer needs across all platforms. With a hands-on approach, a big picture perspective and a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, they ensure our work is done right, the first time and on time.


Mark Porto

CEO

Mark Porto

CEO

Mark joined ACI and became President and CEO of Associated Steel Group, ACI and Alliance Steel Group in 2018. Since that time, he has been living the brand – being committed to investing in the people, technology and equipment to allow Alliance to maintain its focus on superior products and service. This is his first foray into the pre-engineered steel building business, but he arrives at ACI with extensive management experience in Shipbuilding, Aerospace, and Transportation Equipment.


Rob Mutersbaugh

President

Rob Mutersbaugh

President

Rob joined ACI as President in 2020.  He has 30 years of leadership experience in various operational and commercial roles in the truck, automotive, heavy equipment, and oil & gas industries.  Rob ensures that ACI continues to build an organization and business that focuses on growth, continuous improvement and serving customers.

 


Keith Shedd, PE, SE, MASCE

Chief Engineer ASG

Keith Shedd, PE, SE, MASCE

Chief Engineer ASG

As Chief Engineer, Keith oversees all engineering practices for ASG companies, as well as all customer facing project integration. Calling on 38 years of experience in the steel industry, he manages scheduling projects, training engineers, implementing standards, developing projects and resolving customer issues while leading a team of 12 engineers. Keith joined Alliance in 2019, spending the previous 16 years as Chief Engineer at partner company ACI.  He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 24 states.


Eric McMillan

Chief Financial Officer

Eric McMillan

Chief Financial Officer

Eric joined ACI as Chief Financial Officer in 2021. The 30-year manufacturing veteran oversees all finance, accounting and customer contracts functions for the company. Eric helps ensure ACI is the best financial partner in the industry for its customers.


Jeremy Cedotal

Director of Manufacturing

Jeremy Cedotal

Director of Manufacturing

The Louisiana Boy, Jeremy has been with ACI since 1999. With the ability to work fast and efficiently without compromising ACI quality standards, he has held many leadership positions through the years, from Drafting Manager to Master Scheduler to Continuous Improvement Leader. Service and quality define ACI and Jeremy actively promotes each to the customer base and employee family.


Tim Davis

Vice President Sales

Tim Davis

Vice President Sales

With over 40 years in the industry, Tim has virtually worn every hat in the metal building business. While managing the sales team, Tim emphasizes the unmatched ability of the ACI Team and its focus on regularly exceeding customer expectations.


Scott Forsyth

Project Management and Estimation Manager

Scott Forsyth

Project Management and Estimation Manager

A 17-year ACI veteran, Scott began his career in Component Sales and has since worked in Internet Sales and as a Senior Estimator. He currently serves as Project Management & Estimating Manager where he enjoys the challenges of the evolving metal building business.  


James E. Lloyd III

Senior IT Director

James E. Lloyd III

Senior IT Director

James joined the ACI team as Senior IT Director in 2019. He manages a team charged with developing, managing and improving the technology infrastructure and tools that enable ACI to provide the highest level of customer service. James has over 13 years of IT experience, nine of those in the manufacturing sector.


Brandi Surrette

Human Resources Leader

Brandi Surrette

Human Resources Leader

Brandi has been with ACI for 5 years.  She started in the finance team with Accounts Payable and Sales Tax.  As well, Brandi has assisted with payroll and other Human Resources functions.  Recently Brandi was promoted to lead the HR function for ACI.  Her passion for our ACI employees will serve ACI and our customers well.


Marty Tolbert

Purchasing Manager

Marty Tolbert

Purchasing Manager

Marty is the Purchasing Manager for ACI. Marty started with the company in 1995 and has 24 years of purchasing experience in the industry. Marty and his team are responsible for the purchasing of materials, products, and services for ACI.


Deanna Towles

Controller

Deanna Towles

Controller

A 27-year accounting professional, Deanna joined the ACI team in 2014. Having previously worked in agriculture, real estate and logistics, she now knows the metal building business inside, and out. Working with the proven, talented ACI team, she has created great relationships with the company’s customers. Deanna is known for her thick southern drawl. If you are an ACI customer, you probably need to become familiar with it.


Marsha Williams

AR/Credit Manager

Marsha Williams

AR/Credit Manager

When you have been on the job for 25 years, you better love it. Marsha does and is reminded everyday that ACI has the absolute best customers and employees to work with.


David Wilson

Vice President Engineering

David Wilson

Vice President Engineering

David joined ACI in 2018 with over 23-years’ experience in the Metal Building Industry. He manages the Engineering, Drafting and Customer Service functions at ACI, where his technical knowledge is only surpassed by his superior customer service.