Club History
The Quarter Century Metals Club was established in 1951. Since the beginning, the club has served as a means for experienced professionals in the metals industry to maintain connections with other industry leaders. Built on shared experience and mutual respect, QCMC quickly evolved into an outlet for learning opportunities, networking, and cultivating long-term professional relationships.
Founding Members and Past Presidents
Over the decades, the club has documented its history through rosters, bylaws, and records of past presidents. These archives reflect a lasting commitment to the industry and to the people who have shaped it. Today, the club continues to honor its legacy while welcoming new members who bring the same depth of experience and dedication.
Founding Members
- Delbert Axelson
- W.A De Riddler
- W.W. Farrar
- Robert Gregg
- James H. Griffin
- Earle V. Grover
- Otto Hammer
- J.C. Meyer
- K.T. Norris
- Morris B. Pendelton
- John B. Rauen
- Lionel J. Soracco
- Richard A. Stumm
- Carleton B. Tibbetts
- Earl M. Jorgensen
Past Presidents
- Morris B. Pendelton (1951-57)
- Lionel J. Soracco (1957-60)
- Bert L. Stone (1960-61)
- Fred H. Currie (1961-62)
- Harold W. Pearcy (1962-64)
- Guy Bartholomew (1964-66)
- William T. Powell (1966-67)
- Stephen A. Compas (1967-68)
- William C. Brooks (1968-69)
- W.D. Cleghorn (1969-70)
- Charles W. Anderson (1970-71)
- Virgil E. Waters (1971-72)
- Lewis C. Finkle (1973-74)
- Eldred L. Winnie (1974-75)
- Richard Miller (1975-76)
- John B. Rauen (1976-78)
- Ed G. Ducommun (1979-81)
- Norman M. Kellet (1981-83)
- Earl R. Potter (1983-85)
- John W. Jorgensen (1985-86)
- John R. Bertone (1987-88)
- Donald B. Maag Jr. (1989-90)
- Richard Winstanley (1991-92)
- Donald R. Stieler (1993-94)
- David M. Totten (1995-96)
- Wallace Hansen (1997-98)
- Harvey L. Brewster (1999-00)
- William D. Allen (2001-02)
- Terry L. Wilson (2003-04)
- Bill Shaw (2005-06)
- Tom Ryan (2007-08)
- Dan Devlin (2009-10)
- Vic Zehnder (2011-13)
- Jerry Brooks (2014-16)
- Brian Meek (2017-20)
- John Rede (2020-22)
Current Members 2022-Present
- Dee Allen
- Laura Anderson
- Joe Battaglia
- Pedro Bermeo
- Jeff Black
- Keith Blackwood
- Bob Brandes
- Jerry Brooks
- Dave Crepeau
- Tom Coyne
- Barry Davidson
- Dan Devlin
- John Gasparo
- Nick Gonzales
- Gary Hayward
- Phil Irvin
- Chuck Johnson
- Tom Losonsky
- Colleen Daly Martens
- Steve McDaniel
- Brian Meek
- John Rede
- Bill Remington
- Joe Rose Sr,
- Tom Sharp
- Bill Shaw
- Howard Smith
- Sreven Snodgrass
- Ron Stockwell
- Greg Tamillo
- Tracy Till
- Dave Totten
- Jeff Totten
- Vic Valasco
- Jerry Wilson
- Terry Wilson
- Tim Wilson
- Vic Zehnder
- Steve Bosway (pending)
- Jim Desmond (pending)
Current Board Members and Officers:
- Jeff Black - President
- Barry Davidson - Vice President
- Brian Meek - Treasurer
- Tom Sharp - Secretary
- Dan Devlin
- Howard Smith
- Dee Allen
- Terry Wilson
- Dave Totten
- Vic Zehnder
Looking Ahead: The Future of QCMC
As the club looks toward the future, we seek to welcome the men and women of the metals industry who bring both experience and a desire to stay engaged with the metalworking community. Whether recently retired or still active in the field, those who meet the membership criteria are encouraged to get in touch and attend an upcoming event.