STI/SPFA Hall of Fame
One of the distinctions of STI/SPFA is its strong volunteer support base, which has been critical to the success of the organization, its service and education offerings and work on behalf of steel plate fabricators that has resulted in recognition of STI/SPFA within the industry.
These awards acknowledge individuals whose contributions to the Steel Tank Institute and Steel Plate Fabricators Association are noteworthy.
Hall of Fame Award
The STI/SPFA Hall of Fame Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the success of STI/SPFA and dedication to the future of the steel fabrication industry.
Steve Hammoor
2023
Brighton Tru-Edge
Ralph Carpenter
2022
AMERICAN
Wayne Geyer
2021
STI/SPFA
Patrick W. Kennedy
2020
Kennedy Tank & Manufacturing Co., Inc.
| Year | Inductee | Company |
| 2018 | Charles A. Frey, Jr. | Highland Tank and Manufacturing |
| Rich Horn | Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I) | |
| 2016 | Tim Woofter | Stanwade Metal Products |
| 2015 | Brian Donovan | STICO Mutual Insurance |
| 2009 | Joseph Hammoor | |
| Bill Carlson | Cathodic Protection Management | |
| George Tupac | G.J. Tupac & Associates Inc. | |
| 2007 | Jeff Hock | Enerfab, Inc. |
| George Ruchti | American SpiralWeld Pipe | |
| Ron Ecleberry | Modern Welding Co., Inc. | |
| Jim Rhudy | CB&I | |
| 2005 | William R. Herdman | Kennedy Tank |
| 2000 | Arnold Myers | Clemmer Industries |
| 1997 | Sonny Underwood | Mid-South Steel |
| 1994 | Timothy Travis | Eaton Metal |
| Alfred F. Krumholz, Jr. | Chicago Boiler | |
| 1991 | Earl Greer | Service Welding |
| Peter H. Murphy | Massachusetts Engineering | |
| 1990 | Charles W. Sonnenberg | Kennedy Tank |
| Thomas A. Kemp | Hamilton Tanks | |
| Charles A. Frey, Sr. | Highland Tank | |
| 1989 | Vincent J. Jacob | Highland Tank |
| Charles W. Harding | Clawson Tank | |
| John A. Reisz | Modern Welding | |
| Robert W. Burwell | Ace Tank | |
| William E. Kennedy, Jr. | Kennedy Tank |
The Charles W. Sonnenberg Award
The Charles W. Sonnenberg Award recognizes the wise counsel, prudent leadership, thoughtful guidance, and innovative contributions of individuals to the Steel Tank Institute.
| Year | Winner | Company |
| 2010 | Wally Watson | Watco Tanks, Inc. |
| 2001 | Chuck Travelstead | Brown-Minneapolis Tank |
| 1994 | William R. Herdman | Kennedy Tank |
| 1993 | R. Allan Reese | Ace Tank & Equipment |
| 1992 | Jerry Waller | Brown-Minneapolis Tank |
| 1992 | Jim Jrolf | We-Mac Mfg. |
| 1991 | James W. Bushman | Corrpro |
| 1990 | Arnold G. Meyers | Clemmer Industries |
| 1989 | Anderson Scott | Newberry Tank |
| 1988 | Roger Richter | Brown-Minneapolis Tank |
| 1987 | Charles Frey, Sr. | Highland Tank |
| 1986 | Charles W. Harding | Clawson Tank |
| 1985 | John A. Ainlay | |
| 1984 | Peter H. Murphy | Massachusetts Engineering |
| 1983 | Charles W. Sonnenberg | Kennedy Tank |
Honorary SPFA Life Membership
Honorary SPFA Life Membership is awarded to individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the Steel Plate Fabricators Association.
| Individual | Company |
| J. Brown | Chattanooga Boiler and Tank Co. |
| E.J. Clay | Hahn & Clay |
| V.W. Coddington | Lakeside Bridge & Steel Co. |
| P.T. Dowling | Nooter Coporation |
| W.R. Jackson | Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company |
| F.A. Lasker | Lasker Boiler & Engineering Corp. |
| M.G. Mitchell | Chicago Bridge & Iron Company |
| J.A. Stever, Jr. | National Tank & Manufacturing Co. |
| T.J. Uhl, Jr. | Wyatt Industries, Inc. |
| R.S. Borst | Fisher Tank |
| J.S. Van Alsburg | Prairie Tank & Construction Co. |
Featured Affiliate
Formed by STI/SPFA in 1988, STICO Mutual is a national, member-owned insurance company, providing protection from General Liability, Pollution and Warranty exposures to tank, vessel and equipment manufacturers and contractors.
www.sticomutual.com“The magic of STI/SPFA comes from the powerful unified voice created when all stakeholders involved in steel fabrication work together.”
Randy Moore
Tnemec Company, Inc.