Leadership

CEI Leadership Team | Building Envelope Experts

Jeff Henry
CEO & Owner

Jeff Henry is the CEO and co-founder of CEI Materials, where he leads the company’s strategic direction, operational performance, and long-term growth. Since co-founding CEI in 2008, he has helped build the company into a trusted partner for complex architectural cladding projects across North America, with a reputation for precision, quality, and performance.
Under Jeff’s leadership, CEI Materials has delivered thousands of projects and fabricated more than 10 million square feet of custom cladding systems. He has guided the company’s growth into a modern fabrication partner with advanced facilities, strong processes, and a highly skilled team.
Jeff’s leadership style is rooted in innovation, accountability, collaboration, and client success, positioning CEI Materials for scalable growth and lasting partnerships across the broader North American architectural cladding and building envelope industry going forward.

Jason Sherrill
COO & Co-Founder

Jason Sherrill oversees the operations at CEI Materials ensuring top quality and consistency across all products, while keeping production lean and efficient. When not in our facility, you can find him at a job site making sure we meet or exceed expectations and delivering a memorable client experience. Jason is a current member of the MCM Fabricators Council and is actively involved in the youth department at his church. He’s a dedicated father demonstrating a healthy lifestyle through hiking and outdoor sports and instilling the value of hard work and a positive attitude.

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Jake Kiefer
Utah Operations Manager

Jake oversees all operations for our West Coast territory as the Operations Manager of our Salt Lake City location. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Business at Brigham Young University. Jake enjoys spending his free time off-roading, boating and traveling with his wife and two children and can often be found in his shop fabricating just about anything.

Shaun Kovach
Design Manager

As the Design Manager at CEI Materials, Shaun is responsible for overseeing the design team and ensuring the successful execution of design projects from inception to completion. With over 10 years of experience in design and manufacturing, he has developed a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the design process. Shaun is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. In his spare time, Shaun enjoys playing golf, downhill skiing, and spending time with his wife and 2 daughters.

Chris Kimball
National Sales Manager

Joining the team in 2018, Chris Kimball oversees CEI Materials’ independent sales representatives and estimating department as well as providing innovative strategies and sales tactics to promote the growth of the company. When he’s not enjoying a vacation with his family, Chris can be found playing a round of golf and coaching his sons’ baseball team. We here at CEI Materials are definitely a team, and no project/concept is ever too big or complicated for us to take on!

Richard Soles
Michigan Plant Manager

With over 22 years of manufacturing experience, Soles has proven abilities executing production launches, new line installations, equipment setups, and continuous improvement projects. Coming to CEI from LOC Performance in Lansing Michigan. Soles has extensive knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices and a proven track record of formulating and enhancing procedures to improve quality, increase efficiency, and decrease operating costs.

Angie Cornwell
HR Manager

As the HR manager at CEI Materials, I am an integral part of CEI’s human capital and overall business strategy. Our employees are our greatest asset, a company is only as good as the people it keeps. I enjoy continuous learning and have been a member of the local SHRM groups. In my spare time, I can be found hanging out with my German Shephard, Teddy, or on the beach on the west side of Michigan with my teenagers. When asked why I love being in Human Resources, every day we’re given a chance to create meaningful and lasting relationships, learn new things, live our passions, and solve complex problems that can impact the lives of people. I love the opportunity to make people’s working lives better, even in a small way.

Nicholas Sodt
Executive Project Manager

Nicholas joined CEI in 2014. He has held previous positions as Project Manager and Director of Project Management within in the company. As General Manager, he oversees the Design and Project Management Departments, while working closely with the Production Department. Nicholas is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. In his free time, Nicholas enjoys golfing, cheering on the Michigan Wolverines and spending time with his wife and 3 boys.

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