Experience that spans the field and the business.

Chris Arlt serves as  RCI, bringing more than three decades of experience in large-scale industrial ironwork, construction, and infrastructure. His career includes serving as Jobsite Superintendent on more than 40 major construction projects, including work on the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge, giving him extensive experience leading complex projects, skilled trades, and field operations. As President, Chris is focused on building RCI into a highly specialized industrial contractor that works alongside general contractors, railroads, and infrastructure owners to expand, maintain, and restore critical infrastructure throughout St. Louis and the Midwest

Brian Bunfill serves as Chief Operating Officer of RCI, leading field operations, project execution, workforce coordination, and day-to-day delivery. A St. Louis-based Journeyman with more than a decade of experience in structural steel construction, bridge work, and infrastructure, Brian brings deep field expertise and a practical approach to operational leadership.

A card-carrying member of Local 392 in East St. Louis, Brian has built a strong network of skilled tradespeople throughout the St. Louis region, across the Mississippi River, and throughout the Midwest. An experienced foreman, he has spent more than half his career leading tradesmen in demanding environments where safety, quality, coordination, and execution are critical.

As COO, Brian combines his dedication to the ironworking trade with a commitment to developing people and strengthening the communities RCI serves, while ensuring every project is executed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Maxwell Meile is a Founder and Chief Financial Officer of River City Ironwork, where he leads financial strategy, business planning, and long-term growth initiatives.

Max brings more than 15 years of experience in strategy consulting, business transformation, and organizational leadership. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations navigate complex operating environments, evaluate growth opportunities, manage risk, and translate strategy into executable plans.

At RCI, Max applies that experience across financial planning, capital allocation, pricing and estimating strategy, equipment investment, commercial evaluation, business development, and new-market expansion. Working closely with RCI's field and operational leadership, he focuses on combining the expertise of experienced ironworkers and construction professionals with the financial discipline, strategic planning, and scalable business practices required to build an enduring industrial contractor.