Bankert Leaving the ISFA

INGOMAR, Pa. – Marissa Bankert , CEO of the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), will step down from her position at the end of the month.

Bankert took on the CEO role at ISFA in December 2023, after serving for 7½ year as executive director of the Central Pennsylvania Independent Electrical Contractors.

Bankert said she appreciated her time with ISFA.

 “I’ve grown personally and professionally through this role,” she said, “and I look forward to seeing the organization continues to succeed.”

Bankert played an important role in shaping ISFA’s strategic direction and advancing its mission, according to a release sent out by the organization. Her contributions include helping with the recent rebranding of the ISFA, launching a new membership database, and modernizing operation systems, as well as hiring key staff to support the organization’s growth and resource development.

She also worked in developing an advocacy program for fabricators and the surfacing industry, creating a silica safety training program.

Ted Sherritt, ISFA board of directors’ president, thanked Bankert for her work, and stated that she has been important to the growth and reinvigoration of the ISFA over the past few years.

“Her leadership experience and professionalism have allowed ISFA to become a more effective voice advocating for fabricators within the surfacing industry,” Sherritt said. “Marissa has positioned our association to move to the next phase of growth through the execution of our strategic plan.”

A search committee has been formed and is working to identify Bankert’s replacement. During the transition, the board and staff remain committed to continuing the work of the association.

Bankert noted in a LinkedIn post late last week that she will announce her next role soon and described it as “an amazing opportunity.”