Meet MSC’s New Board Members

February 26, 2021

Madison Area Mechanical & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (MSC) Executive Director Julie Walsh announced that Tom Duffy will be the new MSC President. Brady Farrell will serve as Vice President, with Rob Weise as Secretary/Treasurer.

Meet the team that oversees the non-profit organization that works to promote professionalism, cost-effectiveness, safety and productivity of construction and services through education, labor relations, public relations, and government affairs.

Tom Duffy | MSC President

Regional Service Manager in Wisconsin of The Waldinger Corporation

Duffy, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction, served as the President and Owner of Commercial Air until his company merged with The Waldinger Corporation in September of 2018.  Duffy has over 30 years of experience in HVAC and air conditioning services.

Brady Farrell | MSC Vice President

President of 1901 Inc.

Farrell, also a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, joined 1901 Inc. in 1991 as a Project Manager before being promoted to Vice President in 2002, and his current role as President in 2013.

Rob Weise | MSC Secretary/Treasurer

Vice President and Director of Operations of General Heating and Air Conditioning

Weise received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Platteville.  Prior to joining General Heating and Air Conditioning in 2013, Weise brought more than 20 years of professional experience with M.A. Mortenson Company and The Boldt Company.  He also won “Project Manager of the Year” in 2012 and was awarded InBusiness Magazine’s “40 under 40” in 2010.

To learn more about MSC, visit the association’s website or contact Julie Walsh.

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