Kreg Tjelmeland
Chief Executive Officer
Kreg has been involved in the construction industry for over 40 years. He founded Metal Design in 1999, fabricating from his home garage. The Company expanded to larger facilities and began doing work all over the USA. Kreg serves on several non-profit boards and is passionate about running a business for a greater purpose. He has surrounded himself with many fantastic team members that have consistently exceeded expectations. As CEO, he is excited to do the work of overseeing the transition to the next generation of MDSI leadership. He stays highly involved in design lab and developing new and innovative ways to create façades that can become landmarks.
Mike Gahring
President
Mike has been with MDSI since 2003 and has served the company in many different roles focused specifically within operations. Now serving as President, Mike provides the strategic leadership and guidance to ensure MDSI provides world-class products and services to world-class customers. With an eye toward technological advancements, he looks forward to seeing how changing technology will transform the industry.
Dave Untiedt
Chief Operations Officer
Dave Untiedt is one of our most diversely experienced team members. With over 40 years of construction industry experience, he brings a wide range of trades and skills to bear on our work in façades. Because of his varied experience, he directly manages our most challenging projects that integrate façades, unitization, water management, and lighting. Dave has been with Metal Design for 20 years and has been a vital part of its growth into a national organization. As Chief Operations Officer, he oversees our project management team and continues to help guide and direct MDSI toward the future.
Dave Sauerwein
Chief Design and Innovation Officer
David is the Chief Design and Innovation Officer at Metal Design Systems, Inc. and is also the Director of the Design Lab. He has held various positions with MCM fabricators for over 35 years, including the last 18 with Metal Design Systems. David is responsible for ensuring all MDSI products exceed industry standards and has orchestrated many ASTM, AAMA and NFPA tests. In the Design Lab, his solutions-based thinking brings innovative approaches to system design, project challenges, and production methods.
Chad Showalter
Vice President of Sales
Chad Showalter is the Vice President of Sales and started at Metal Design Systems Inc. in 2007. He oversees the Sales and Estimating department, including new architectural and corporate image sales. Through his 17 years at the company, he has contributed to growing the business into a top national exterior façade fabricator.
Tom Keesy
Estimating Manager
Tom Keesy is the Estimating Manager and started with Metal Design Systems in 2014. He oversees the team of Estimators on both the Architectural and Corporate Image side of the company. He strives to ensure the responsibilities of Scope Takeoffs, Pricing, Risk Analysis, and Proposal Creation are executed flawlessly. Throughout this process, he remains vigilant for opportunities to provide Service and Value Propositions that contribute to the project’s success and benefit all team members.
Tommy Simpson
Regional Sales Manager
Tommy is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in sales, estimating, and project management. He has been an integral part of our company since 2006, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. Tommy takes great pride in cultivating strong relationships with colleagues, customers, clients, and business partners. He thrives on the collaborative nature of his work and enjoys the opportunity to provide innovative solutions to complex challenges. Tommy is dedicated to setting our company apart from the competition by offering unparalleled service and support.
Tim Krebs
Director of Production
As the Director of Production, Tim Krebs is dedicated to the principles of precision, punctuality, and problem-solving. With a robust background in overseeing complex projects, he takes immense pride in consistently delivering results that are not only correct but also completed on schedule. His passion lies in the dynamic nature of production environments, where each day brings new opportunities to excel and exceed expectations.
Brandon Caldwell
Director of Design
Brandon began his journey with Metal Design Systems in 2015. He has worked through various stages of the design department, demonstrating a strong commitment to precision and quality. In his current role as Director of Design, Brandon collaborates with his team to provide excellence through meticulous designs and drawings. This commitment to excellence equips downstream clients with the necessary information and support for top-tier fabrication and installation.
Cristy Caldwell
Key Accounts Manager
As Metal Design Systems’ Key Accounts Manager, Cristy fosters strong relationships and manages all aspects of key accounts, providing exceptional support to ensure a world-class experience. Her dedication to excellence, team collaboration, seamless project execution, and proactive problem-solving guarantees client satisfaction and successful outcomes for both MDSI and its customers.
Sandy Szewc
Chief Administration Officer
Sandy began her career with Metal Design Systems in 2006, managing our Facility Branding processes and developing Exact Site for Laser scanning at MDSI. She now oversees Administration and IT, working closely alongside all other departments. Sandy is driven to ensure Metal Design Systems customers and vendors have the best experience in the industry, while internally, our teams are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.
