OUR MISSION
At FORWARD METAL WORKS, we create innovative, custom metal fabrication and installation solutions that transform foodservice and hospitality spaces with white glove service, precision, durability, and design-forward craftsmanship.
OUR TEAM
CEO
Lisa Rossi
Lisa brings years of experience in the foodservice equipment industry, where she has guided strategic growth and developed results-driven teams. A collaborative leader, she prioritizes clarity, accountability, and a culture where people can do their best work. With a background in communications, coaching, and talent development, Lisa is known for bringing the right people together, strengthening partnerships, and creating the structure needed for long-term success.
PRESIDENT
Mike Bailey
With over 40 years in the sheet metal and construction industry, Mike brings seasoned leadership, technical expertise, and a hands-on approach. As president, Mike oversees custom fabrication and installation for restaurants, casinos, hospitals, stadiums, and schools across Las Vegas and beyond. Having worked his way up from journeyman to vice president, he has extensive experience in project management and large-scale installations, earning the trust of clients and crews alike.
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Roberto Escalante
With 25 years in the sheet metal trade, Roberto has built a career rooted in craftsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. A union-trained professional from a proud, generational sheet metal family, he’s helped shape Las Vegas through some of its most iconic projects—from mega resorts to city landmarks. Over the years, he’s passed down knowledge, mentored tradesmen, and forged lasting relationships with contractors, architects, and peers.
GENERAL FOREMAN
Brandon Aragon
Brandon has spent the past 18 years building his career in the Las Vegas construction industry. He’s a proud member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 88 and a graduate of the JATC apprenticeship program. Working his way from Apprentice to General Foreman, he’s led crews on some of the city’s most well-known dining, lounge, and nightlife projects. For Brandon, Las Vegas isn’t just home, it’s the place where he’s raised his family and left his mark on the skyline.