Bankert New ISFA Executive Director

INGOMAR, Pa. – Marissa Bankert is the new executive director of the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA).

Previously the executive director of Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of Pennsylvania, Bankert has been an innovator in continuing education, apprenticeship and workforce development.

“I am delighted to join and lead the ISFA team,” said Bankert. “The association is positioned to achieve amazing things in the coming years, and I look forward to building upon its foundational successes.

“Just in the short time I’ve been with the association, I’m impressed to discover the enthusiasm of everyone involved, from the board of directors to each member — all of whom are fervent about driving success across the entire manufactured surfacing industry.”

Bankert is the immediate past president of the central Pennsylvania chapter of The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). She serves on the boards of Partnership for Career Development and Big Brothers Big Sisters of York & Adams Counties, in addition to working on committees for various workforce development organizations.

Before joining ISFA, she increased the IEC’s membership, engagement, funding, reach, staff and partnerships. She implemented new governance and policy, created a pre-apprenticeship program for high school students and others interested in the electrical trade, and thereby increased the overall visibility of the association.

“Marissa comes to ISFA with a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will drive growth and opportunity for the association and its membership,” said Austin Maxwell, ISFA president. “In just a short time, she has proven to be an adept leader and strategist, and there is no doubt that she will advance ISFA to achieve great things in the coming years.”

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) is a premier trade organization serving the manufactured surface industry. ISFA exists to help fabricators and other industry professionals increase product quality, improve safety measures, encourage professionalism and elevate profitability by facilitating education, standards and camaraderie.

Bankert replaces Nancy Busch, who resigned in August and returned to her previous employer, hard-surfaces distributor Willis.