STEEL DYNAMICS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Amanda joined SDI in May 2016 as an Inside Sales Representative. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from Mississippi State University in 2012. Following her degree, she immediately began working with New York Life Insurance Company until taking a position in the steel world with SDI. Amanda took the responsibility of handling many Construction Painted customers when SDI Columbus built their world class Paint Line. Amanda's hometown of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, gave her a love for community. Amanda is happily married to her husband, Alex and together they have a sweet baby boy, Waylon. In their spare time, they love Mississippi State sports, hunting, traveling and spending time with their family and friends. Being a young accomplished is far from her greatest goal.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Amy joined the SDI Columbus Inside Sales Team in 2012, and brought with her over 20 years of sales experience. She has successful previous experience in the Real Estate, Pharmaceutical Sales (Baxter & Abbott Laboratories), and Insurance industries. Shortly after joining SDI Columbus, she transitioned to the Inside Sales Automotive team where she is an integral part of our growing automotive market. Amy enjoys spending time with her husband Tim (who also works on the Continuous Pickle Line), their three beautiful children, and her amazing grandchildren.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Angie was born in Columbus, MS. She is a 1984 graduate of Caldwell High here in Columbus. Her interests were business management and sales. Angie previously worked as an accounting clerk, moving to credit manager and then promoted to a product manager with Microtek Medical/EcoLab within the 13 years she worked with them. Angie brought that experience to Severcorr in Feb of 2008 as an Inside Sales person and is still holding that position today as Inside Sales Representative for Steel Dynamics, Columbus Flat Roll Division. Angie is married and has a 26 year old daughter, that works as a lab technician at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Angie enjoys writing, fishing and grilling out.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Ashley Tyler is from West Point, MS and earned her Bachelor's degree in Business- Hospitality Management from The University of Southern Mississippi. Ashley has worked in multiple sales positions before joining the Steel Dynamics Inside Sales Team in 2017. She enjoys building relationships with her customers, as well as coworkers, and she spends her leisure time doing outdoor recreational activities with her friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Flat Roll Steel Group
Barry was named Senior Vice President, Flat Roll Steel Group in 2016. Barry is responsible for the company's two flat roll steel mills and ten flat roll coating lines, producing hot roll, cold roll and coated steel products, including a wide variety of specialty products, such as light gauge hot roll, galvanized and painted products.
Barry was also part of the team that constructed the company's first steel mill in 1994, serving in several engineering and operational roles in the melt shop during the company's first five years of operations. He was the manager of the Butler Flat Roll Division's hot strip mill and later the cold rolling and coating facilities from 2000 to 2007. Barry then held the position of general manager for the Engineered Bar Products Division from 2007 to 2014. In 2014, Barry was named vice president of bar products overseeing the company's Engineered Bar Products and Roanoke Bar steel divisions.
Barry earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a Master of Science in engineering management from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
Bio: Ben was an inside sales representative for a large human resources services company before joining RMI in 2012. A native of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he earned a bachelor's degree in marketing at West Chester (Pennsylvania) University in 2011. Ben played on the West Chester soccer team for three years, and he now plays in an adult soccer league. Softball and golf are also among Ben's leisure-time activities.
Bio: Bill joined AIMS in 1998, and became president and owner in 2008. Headquartered in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, AIMS sells for the Flat Roll Division and The Techs. Bill has nearly 30 years' experience in the business. Before AIMS, he established a long, successful career in sales and marketing with steel-manufacturing companies and steel service centers. He grew up in Jamestown, New York, and played football and earned a bachelor's degree in political science at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Bill and his wife, Laura, have two children, Austin and Jackie. He enjoys golfing, hunting pheasant, and spending time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Compensation Committee
- Member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
- Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Member, Chair
- Director / Managing Partner, Parallel49 Equity
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Brian joined Columbus Flat Roll- Inside Sales in 2011. Originally from Meridian, MS, he moved to Starkville, MS to attend Mississippi State University where he majored in history. He lives in Starkville with his wife, Heather, and their two children, Bethany and Rachel. He enjoys trips to the beach, running, and attending Mississippi State sporting events.
Job Titles:
- Market Manager - Construction
Bio: Brian was in outside sales with National Steel for nine years before founding Smallwood & Associates in 1990. Based just outside Nashville in Brentwood, Tennessee, Smallwood & Associates sells products for the Flat Roll Division and the Techs. Brian represents the fifth generation of his family to work in the steel industry. A native of Boston, Brian earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. He and his wife, Susan, were college sweethearts. They have four children, Jordan, Benjamin, Carly, and Abby. Brian enjoys golf and family travel.
Bio: Charlie Furman has been with Steel Dynamics for two years as Regional Sales Manager and as a Strategic Accounts Manager, since the acquisition of the Columbus, MS facility in September 2014. Prior to that, he was a Regional Sales Manager for Severstal in the Southern Region for two years. Charlie has been affiliated with the Columbus facility for over ten years as part of the original startup team when the company began as Severcorr. In addition to his Commercial roles for Columbus, Charlie had an extensive career in Human Resources with Severcorr/Severstal, and prior to that with Bethlehem Steel at several plant locations.
Job Titles:
- Customer Service Representative
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Downstream Manufacturing Group
Chris was named Senior Vice President, Downstream Manufacturing Group in 2016. Chris is responsible for the company's fabrication operations and the company's strategic growth in the area of adding other downstream manufacturing facilities that will utilize Steel Dynamics steel products as raw material in the manufacture of other value-added goods.
Chris was part of the team that constructed the company's first steel mill in 1994. He held various leadership positions within the steel group prior to moving into the fabrication operations in 2007.
He was responsible for four operating fabrication plants from 2007 to 2010, at which point he also became the team leader responsible for overseeing the restructuring and integration of three acquired fabrication facilities. In 2013, Chris was named vice president of Steel Dynamics and the president of its fabrication operations, and in 2014 he was given responsibility for the integration of the Columbus Flat Roll Division. Chris earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Western Governors University and a MBA from the University of Saint Francis.
Job Titles:
- Market Manager - Corrugated Steel Pipe and High Carbon & Strip Steel
Bio: Chris is back in the SDI fold after a five-year absence. He's worked in the steel business his entire career. Before coming to SDI in 1996, Chris gained experience at a steel service center and with an international steel-trading company. He joined the flat-roll mill as a regional sales manager, and in 1998, was promoted to sales manager. Chris moved to Paragon Steel, a subsidiary of SDI, in 2007, and then founded his own steel service center business four years ago. He earned a bachelor's degree in history at Indiana University. Chris is married, has three children, and enjoys golf and travel.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Manager - Automotive
Bio: Christine joined the SDI team in September 2014. She was previously with Rouge Steel (acquired by Severstal in 2003) and served another 11 years with Severstal, selling for both the Dearborn, Michigan, and Columbus, Mississippi, mills. Christine managed the customer service, order processing, and pricing departments prior to assuming the role of automotive sales manager. A native of Michigan, Christine earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and finance at the University of Michigan. She's an avid golfer, and she and her husband, Larry, have two children, Madison and Kyle.
Bio: Hired by SDI co-founder Dick Teets back in 1996, Cindy has been with the Butler mill since start-up. She began as a scheduler, moved to sales, and is now an Account Manager with customers in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Canada. Before joining SDI, Cindy worked in sales for Winzeler Stamping Co. in Montpelier, Ohio. Cindy's husband, Rory, a rolling mill operator, has also been at Butler since start-up. They have two children and eight grandchildren. Cindy enjoys golf, volunteering with Junior Achievement and other nonprofits, and spending time with family.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Crystal received her real estate license in 2006. She was a very successful multi-million dollar Realtor for 6 years until the economy took a nosedive. She received rooky of the year her first year selling. In 2011, She decided it was time for a career change considering things didn't look good for the real estate market for years to come and joined what was then Severstal. Sales is her passion and the steel business was a fit. She started in 2011 managing service center automotive accounts. The automotive business continues to grow in the South, so now she is managing over 450 automotive parts that are direct and indirect OEM business. Crystal is a lifelong resident of Columbus, MS. She is a wife of a SDI employee whom inspects on the pickle line and a mother of a 5-year-old daughter. Outside of building her career in the steel business, she loves spending every moment with her family. She also enjoys shopping and doing arts and crafts.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager - Automotive
Bio: Dan entered the steel industry directly out of university following completion of his Metallurgical Engineering degree from Colorado School of Mines in 2009. His career began as the Hot Rolled Metallurgist at then-Severstal -- Columbus, MS. After 3 years in this role, he moved to the commercial team as an Automotive Account Manager in 2012 and held this role through SDI's acquisition of the Columbus, MS facility. Dan lives in the greater Nashville area and continues to focus on new domestic automotive OEMs and control companies. Dan is happily married, has 2 daughters, and enjoys Scuba, Jiu-Jitsu and fitness.
Job Titles:
- Regional Sales Manager
- Steel Dynamics' Flat Roll Group Sales Team As a Regional Sales Manager
Bio: Darcie joined Steel Dynamics' Flat Roll Group sales team as a Regional Sales Manager in September 2014, after SDI acquired Severstal North America's Columbus, MS division - where she had previously worked for five years. Darcie started her professional career working in the steel industry in 2008 with ArcelorMittal where she completed a yearlong sales training program before becoming an Account Manager. Prior to working for ArcelorMittal, she attended Pennsylvania State University where she graduated with a BS in Supply Chain and Information Systems. Being a Denver native, when she is not working, she is an avid backcountry skier and enjoys staying active in the great outdoors.
Bio: Dave joined Steel Dynamics as a Regional Sales Manager after being part of the Heartland acquisition in June of 2018. He joined the CSN sales group in 2015 handling domestic and import sales. Dave previously worked for ArcelorMittal International for 8 years performing various sales roles. Based in the western suburbs of Chicago Dave enjoys playing ice hockey and is an avid sports fan. He enjoys traveling with his wife Jessica and son Tyler.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Manager - Automotive
Bio: Dave joined the Flat Roll Group sales team in October, 2014 - as Market Manager - Automotive. He had previously been with Severstal in an Automotive OEM sales role. He and his family currently live in Michigan.
Job Titles:
- Investor Relations Director
Bio: Dave joined the SDI Flat Roll Group in 2012 after serving as an outside sales representative in the steel service center business for four years. A native of Williamsville, NY, Dave earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science at The State University of New York College at Cortland. Dave and his wife, Sarah, have a daughter. Dave enjoys spending time with his family, playing ice hockey, running and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Dawn is from Amory, MS. She is a 1980 graduate of Hatley High School and has an associate degree from Itawamba Community College. Dawn started with Steel Dynamics in 2011 as an Inside Sales Representative and is still holding that position today. Dawn previously worked for Block Corporation until its closure. During her 22 years with Block she had various positions, receptionist, accounting, purchasing and payroll. During her last 7 years she was promoted to logistics manager for the company's imports. Dawn has 3 children Kyle, Ryan and Rachyl and one granddaughter, Nash.
Bio: Eric came to the former Severstal mill in Columbus, Mississippi, as an Inside Sales Representative in 2012, but in 2013, he opted to move to the melt shop, where he served as an EAF second helper. Early in 2015, Eric rejoined the sales team in Columbus, part of SDI's Flat Roll Group. A native of Louise, Mississippi, Eric earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and an MBA at Mississippi State University. In his spare time, he enjoys being on the water, and is an avid fan of college sports, especially his beloved MSU Bulldogs where he participated in the co-ed cheerleading team as a student from 2006-2011.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager - Automotive
- in 2018 As a Technical Resource Specialist
Bio: Fernando joined Steel Dynamics in 2018 as a Technical Resource Specialist, after completing several metals-related internships during college including working at SDI's own OmniSource in Mexico. As he came on board, he underwent extensive, on-site training at the SDI Columbus facility for a full year, covering from steelmaking to hot rolling, finishing, and coating lines. As a Technical Resource Specialist, he played an important role in the commercialization of AHSS for the automotive steel industry in Mexico. In his current role as an Account Manager, Fernando is responsible for the development and supply of several of the biggest Automotive OEMs in Mexico. Fernando graduated from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Administration and is pursuing an MBA for the near future. He is a life-long car enthusiast that also enjoys playing guitar, photography, and travel. Currently residing in Monterrey, Mexico, he loves spending time with his girlfriend, family, and friends."
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
- Director / Retired, Former President, St. Mary 's Hospital Part of SSM Health Care
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Compensation Committee Member, Chair
- Director / Partner, NxtStar Ventures, LLC President, CEO and Principal of GLS Capital Ventures, LLC
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Long Products Steel Group
Glenn was named Senior Vice President, Long Products Steel Group in 2016. Glenn is responsible for the company's four long product steel mills, producing specialized engineered bars, structural steel, railroad rail, merchant bars and other specialty steels, primarily serving the construction, transportation and industrial sectors.
Glenn was also part of the team that constructed the company's first steel mill in 1994. He held various leadership positions within the steel group, including the positions of general manager for the Engineered Bar Products Division from 2003 to 2007 and more recently, the Butler Flat Roll Division from 2007 to 2014. In 2014, he was named vice president of sheet products and oversaw the company's Butler Flat Roll Division and eight flat roll coating lines located in Indiana and Pennsylvania.
Glenn earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and his MBA from Indiana University.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager - Automotive
Bio: Greg brings a strong background in sales and sales management, having served in progressively responsible positions with LTV Steel, Severstal, and most recently Worthington Industries where he managed relationships with several key accounts. Greg holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of South Florida. He will be based in our Dearborn sales office and resides in Northville, Michigan.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Hailey is a 2009 graduate of Mississippi State University where she earned a degree in Communication/ Public Relations. She has over 8 years of professional experience in the sales industry. Hailey currently lives in Columbus, MS with her husband Ben and their two children Abby Scott and Collins.
Job Titles:
- Customer Service Representative
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Jacob joined SDI in 2017 in the warehouse. He then transitioned to the Paintline and remained there until he became part of the Inside Sales team in 2020. Jacob was born and raised in Columbus, MS and he has brought 15 years sales experience into his current position. He received his bachelor's degree in business from MUW in Columbus, MS. Jacob and his wife, Kristin, have three children, Noah, Jude, and Lucy Jane.
Job Titles:
- Customer Service Representative
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Compensation Committee
- Member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
- Director / Lead Independent Director / Chairman and CEO, STAR Financial Bank
Bio: Janet has been in the steel industry for 19 years. She started her career at the Nucor-Yamato plant in Arkansas in 1990 as an Inside Sales Rep and then in 1995 Janet and her husband Mark moved to Berkeley South Carolina to start-up the Nucor Flat Roll plant. Janet left the steel industry in 1999 after having her second child, and then in 2006 Janet and Mark moved to Columbus Mississippi to start up Severcorr. Janet started as an Inside Sales Rep and then in 2008 she was promoted to Inside Sales Supervisor. Janet grew up in Florida and attended Edison Community College in Fort Myers, Florida and studied nutrition. Janet and Mark have two daughters Megan 21 and Lauren 19 both attend the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Roll Tide!!
Job Titles:
- Regional Sales Manager
- SDI Sales Team As a Regional Sales Manager
Bio: Jarrod joined the SDI sales team as a Regional Sales Manager in June of 2020. He started his career in the steel industry in 1992 with Dietrich Industries. After spending 26 years in manufacturing and the service center industry, he joined Big River Steel where he worked for 2 years. Jarrod earned a BA in Accounting and Business Administration from Thiel College in Greenville, PA. He and his wife Michelle live in Helena, AL with their three children Tyler, Benjamin, and Ashley. When not watching his kids in sports and dance, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, golfing, hunting, and a good game of basketball.
Bio: Javier holds a BS degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Science in Quality and Productivity. He started his career at the steel industry in 2010 working at Ternium, where he served in a number of progressively responsible roles, most recently as their Sales Manager for the appliance market. Javier joined the SDI Mexico Sales team in June 2020 and he brings a deep understanding of the North American appliance and HVAC market. In this new role, Javier will be working to support our growing appliance, HVAC, and equipment customers in Mexico. He and his family will continue to reside in the Monterrey area. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, triathlons, and CrossFit.
Bio: Jeff earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Akron and has been in Sales since 2012. He previously worked for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and Wheeling Corrugating Company before joining CSN. In his spare time he enjoys golfing.
Bio: Jeff recently joined the Steel Dynamics sales team as a Regional Sales Manager as part of the SDI acquisition of the Heartland Division in June of 2018. Jeff was a member of the CSN sales group, he joined CSN in 2005. Prior to joining CSN Jeff began his career in steel as a Management Associate with US Steel. In his 10 year career at US Steel, Jeff worked in production at USS Gary Works as well as with the commercial group in Chicago. Jeff earned a BS in biology from Ball State University. Jeff lives with his wife, Kelly and their five daughters in Northwest Indiana. Jeff's free time is spent traveling around the Midwest watching his daughters play volleyball. When not in the gym watching his daughters, Jeff loves to play golf, watch sports and travel.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Human Resources and Safety
Serving as Vice President of Human Resources and Safety, Jeff's Human Resources role is to monitor, enhance, and manage a variety of employee relations and development activities, such as SDI's employee compensation, benefits, medical plans, and employee training programs. In his Safety role, Jeff leads, develops, implements, and maintains safety programs and policies throughout Steel Dynamics.
Jeff came to Steel Dynamics in 1997 and has worked in a variety of engineering, supervision, and management functions. Prior to his current role, Jeff was the Plant Manager of Mesabi Nugget, leading all aspects of the construction, start-up, and operation in Minnesota. Jeff also had significant involvement in the Iron Dynamics facility in Butler, Indiana.
Jeff holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and is a registered professional engineer.
Bio: John is working to effectively manage our growing portfolio of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) customers. John joined the Flat Roll Group in the Fall of 2018 as an analyst at corporate where he had a tremendous impact on our business as we've scaled up our use of Qlik. John came to Steel Dynamics from Centric Pipe in Dallas, Texas, where he was the Director of Supply Chain and Purchasing. Prior to Centric, he held account management and analyst roles with Sumitomo. John holds an undergraduate degree in Business Economics and Public Policy from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. John and his wife, Kara reside in Syracuse, Indiana.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Katie joined SDI in 2019. She holds a Bachelor's in Accountancy from Mississippi State University. Outside of work, Katie is a wife and the mother of two children. She and her family frequently travel to visit family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director / Co - Founder and Retired, Former CEO ( Retired December 31, 2011 )
Bio: Kellie has over 24 years of experience in steel sales. She started her career with US Steel and continues with The Techs and Steel Dynamics Inc. Kellie grew up in Greensburg, not far from Pittsburgh. She has sold steel throughout North America covering many territories. Outside of work, Kellie spends her time with her two sons. They keep her busy with many sporting events and school activities. Kellie also enjoys biking, golfing, and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Compensation Committee
- Member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
- Director / Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Exelon Corporation and President and CEO Excelon Generation
- President of RMI
Bio: Kenny started working at RMI in 2012 after a year in inside sales with a Wisconsin steel company. Born and raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he earned a bachelor's degree in finance and international business at Penn State University in 2011. While still a student, Kenny studied in Italy for a semester. Kenny enjoys the outdoors, exercise, live music, cars, and traveling. He's also a huge fan of Philadelphia sports teams. Although he's single, Kenny still has one very large mouth to feed: his Great Dane, Remi.
Bio: Larry had already built a solid career in sales with steel service centers in the Chicago area when he joined The Techs in 1996. A native of the Windy City, he studied business administration at Southern Illinois University and Northwestern. Larry and his wife, Sue, have a daughter, Dominique. Larry is a certified scuba diver, and he enjoys skiing. But he's really in his element when he's cruising down the highway on one of his two Harley-Davidsons.
Bio: Laura joined SDI in February, 2016, bringing more than 15 of experience in the metals industry. She began her career at National Steel as a Management Associate in Automotive and progressed to outside sales in Construction Products. Laura subsequently served as Account Manager for both New Process Steel and Worthington Industries. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, with minors in Business and Communications from Western Michigan University. Laura, her husband and their three children reside in Houston, Texas. Laura enjoys spending time with her family, crafting and outdoor activities.
Bio: Laura started out as an administrative assistant at AIMS in 1996, right after she graduated from Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster, Pennsylvania. She learned a lot about the steel-sales business from that vantage point before advancing to inside sales manager. She and her husband, George, have two children, Connor and Bridget. Laura's favorite pastimes include spending time with family and friends, reading-and hiking, swimming, and kayaking at the family's summer home in the Pocono Mountains.
Bio: Lori came to SDI during the construction of the flat-roll mill in 1995 and was part of the team led by John Nolan that created the sales department. Lori got her start in the industry in 1979, working in personnel, administration, and sales at Nucor's mill in Norfolk, Nebraska, her hometown and where she studied business at the local college. In 1988, she became part of the start-up team for Nucor's mill in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Although she's often on the road in her job, Lori still loves to travel during her rare leisure time.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Compensation Committee
- Director / President and Chief Executive Officer of NOVA Chemicals Corporation
Bio: Marc signed on with the Flat Roll Division in 2000, working in Inside Sales and Excess and Secondary Sales, until he was named Regional Sales Manager in 2007. Before joining SDI, he was an accountant for a construction company based in Fort Wayne, his hometown. Marc earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Ball State University. He has two daughters, Samantha and Allison, and summertime is family time at their lake cottage in northeast Indiana.
Bio: In May 2016, Mark joined SDI after nearly 27 years with Akzo Nobel Coatings where he worked in various functions including: coatings formulation, technical service, and sales management. Mark earned a Bachelor's Degree from Capital University in Columbus, OH and has also studied Chemistry and Mathematics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Mark, his wife Susan, and their son Ben live in Birmingham, AL. In his free time, Mark enjoys coaching basketball, bicycling, fly fishing, and spending time with his family.
Mark D. Millett - CEO, Chairman, Founder, President
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board
- Chief Executive Officer
- Co - Founder
- Director
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
- President
- Director / Chairman of the Board / Co - Founder, President
Mark D. Millett, Co-Founder, President and CEO; Russell B. Rinn, Executive Vice President; President and COO of OmniSource; Theresa E. Wagler, Executive Vice President and CFO; Richard P. Teets, Jr., Co-Founder and Director. Not shown: Christopher A. Graham - Senior Vice President, Downstream Manufacturing Group, Glenn Pushis - Senior Vice President, Long Products Steel Group, Barry Schneider - Senior Vice President, Flat Roll Steel Group
Mark is a co-founder of Steel Dynamics, Inc. (SDI) and recipient of the 2014 AIST Steelmaker of the Year Award. He has held a variety of senior management positions and served on the board of directors since SDI's inception in 1993.
In August 2008, Mark was named Executive Vice President for Metals Recycling and Ferrous Resources, as well as President and Chief Operating Officer of OmniSource Corporation. From 1998 to 2008, Mark was responsible for SDI's Flat Roll mill operations. Under Mark's leadership, the facility experienced significant growth, expansion, and portfolio diversification. As a result, SDI operates one of the most productive and profitable flat roll mini mill operations in the United States. Mark assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Dynamics on January 1, 2012.
Prior to the formation of Steel Dynamics, Mark worked for Nucor Corporation for 12 years and earned his bachelor's degree in metallurgy from the University of Surrey, England.
Bio: Nancy joined the sales team in 2011, bringing with her more than 20 years of technical, managerial, sales, and marketing experience in a variety of steel-related industries that use, distribute, and coat flat-rolled products. A St. Louis native, Nancy earned a bachelor's degree in marketing-with minors in chemistry and biology-at the University of Evansville. Her first professional position was with Allied Chemical, where she worked with clients producing semiconductors, such as IBM. Another highlight on her résumé was as general manager of Mitsui's steel-trading office in Chicago. Nancy inherited a love of gardening and a green thumb from her mom. Her other interests include reading, exercise, travel, a love of animals, and supporting worthwhile charities. She and her husband, David, currently reside in St. Louis.
Job Titles:
- Sales Manager
- Sales Manager of the Steel Dynamics Flat Roll Group - Columbus Division
Bio: Paul began his career in 2009 at Severstal Columbus as a Regional Sales Manager responsible for the southeast. He then joined Steel Dynamics as Regional Sales Manager with responsibility for the southern United States. Following the SDI acquisition of Columbus, Paul returned to Columbus and has been working as Product Administrator for hot rolled and cold rolled products. Paul has a BA in Communications and Public Relations from Penn State University. He resides in Columbus with his wife Erica and their two sons, Jack and Jared
Bio: Penn joined RMI in 2006. He got his start in the industry in 1980 with Taubensee Steel & Wire in Wheeling, Illinois, and later was rod sales manager for Bethlehem Steel in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Penn grew up in Davenport, Iowa, and earned a bachelor's degree in history at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Penn and his wife, Amy, have two sons, Penn and Sam. The boys are very involved in Scouting, and dad serves as a scout master. Penn's other leisure activities include golf and winter sports.
Job Titles:
- Risk Manager
- Treasurer
- Vice President
As a Vice President, Rick serves as Treasurer and Risk Manager for Steel Dynamics. He joined SDI in 2000 as CFO of New Millennium Building Systems, LLC, and later served as general manager of the New Millennium facility at Lake City, Florida.
Rick holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame and is a CPA. Prior to joining Steel Dynamics, he was with the firm of Ernst & Young, LLP and worked in domestic and international finance for automotive supplier Federal-Mogul, Detroit, Michigan.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director / Co - Founder and Retired, Former Executive Vice President for Steelmaking, President and COO of Steel Operations ( Retired March 31, 2016 )
- SDI Co - Founder
Bio: Rigoberto joined Severstal-Columbus in May, 2013 and moved to SDI as part of the acquisition of that fine facility. He started his career at the steel industry in 1996 working at APM, a steel mill subsidiary of the former Grupo IMSA. He led groups to develop and consolidate the participation of the company in the Automotive OEM industry, Home Appliance and other related markets. Rigo earned a Mechanical & Electrical Engineering degree in 1991 from University Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL) and a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems in 1997 from Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM). Rigoberto, his wife and their three daughters live in Monterrey, Mexico. He enjoys free time with family and friends, as well as outdoor sports.
Bio: Rita joined SDI Columbus during the construction of the flat-rolled mill in 2007, and has served in several capacities. She initially joined the sales team serving as the Commercial Administrative Coordinator, and assumed increasingly challenging roles including her current role as Inside Sales Automotive Supervisor. Rita earned her associate degree from Holmes Community College in Banking and Finance. She is a native to Mississippi, and currently lives in Starkville with her husband Scott and daughter Ruby.
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President of Metals Recycling / President and Chief Operating Officer of OmniSource
- Executive Vice President of Metals Recycling / President and Chief Operating Officer of OmniSource Corporation
Russ joined Steel Dynamics in July 2011 as an Executive Vice President of SDI and President and Chief Operating Officer of OmniSource Corporation.
Russ is responsible for OmniSource's ferrous and nonferrous metals recycling operations in the Midwest and in the Southeastern United States, as well as sourcing, marketing, trading, and logistics activities spanning the nation. OmniSource procures metal scrap, processes it, and markets these recycled metals to external customers and supplies ferrous scrap to SDI's steel mills.
Prior to joining Steel Dynamics, Russ was an executive vice president of the Commercial Metals Company (CMC), a Texas-based mini-mill steel company. He has more than 30 years of experience in the steel and metals recycling industries.
Russ is a graduate of the Executive Program of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and of the Management Development Program at the University of Michigan's Business School. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Marketing and Business Administration from Texas Lutheran University.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Sara joined SDI in March of 2019, after graduating from Mississippi State University in December of 2018. Sara earned her bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Marketing. During her time at MSU, she was a part of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Sara grew up in Sulligent, Alabama. In her spare time, she likes to follow Mississippi State Sports, especially the men's basketball and baseball teams, and spend time with her friends, family and her dog Charlise Rose.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Compensation Committee
- Director / Retired, Former President of Roofing and Asphalt Division, Owens Corning
Job Titles:
- Account Manager - Automotive
Bio: Steve joined the Flat Roll Group sales team in April, 2015. He'd previously spent 18 years with Rouge Steel/Severstal, progressing through various roles and responsibilities that included outside processing, production planning, customer service, marketing, and sales. A native of Canada, Steve earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business at the University of Windsor. He and his wife currently live in Michigan, and in his spare time Steve enjoys golf and travel.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
- Director / Retired, Former Chair of Automation Solutions, Emerson Electric Co
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Susan joined the SDI team in 2014 when the Columbus division was acquired from Severstal. Prior to that she had been with Severstal since 2007. She relocated her family to Columbus, from Blytheville AR, where she had been employed as scheduler at Nucor Steel since 1993. Susan is in the process of completing her educational requirements, ultimately achieving her goal of Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. She enjoys reading, spending lots of time with her children, grandchildren, and friends, travelling, and vacationing in the mountains and the beach. She dreams of one day selling most of her possessions, opting to live on a boat, island hopping in the Caribbean.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: A native of Hamilton, MS, Taylor Hyland graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's degree in business management and a minor in marketing. Taylor's goals are to develop her skills and her excellent work ethics which serves the customer clientele while being able to promote and strengthen the company's goals which allows her to grow professionally. Out of the office, Taylor enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time with family and friends and watching Mississippi State sports! Go Dawgs!!!
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Executive Vice President
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
- Director of CF Industries Holdings Inc. and of the Steel Dynamics Foundation
Theresa is executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Steel Dynamics. Inc. She joined the Steel Dynamics corporate finance team in 1998, and has held various finance and accounting positions, including Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President and corporate controller, and was appointed to her current position in May 2007. She is responsible for and oversees accounting, risk management, taxation, treasury, and information-technology functions, as well as, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, and corporate communications.
Prior to joining Steel Dynamics, Theresa served as assistant corporate controller for Fort Wayne National Bank and as a certified public accountant with Ernst & Young LLP. She graduated cum laude from Taylor University in accounting and systems analysis.
In addition to her SDI corporate EVP responsibilities, Theresa serves as a director of CF Industries Holdings Inc. and of the Steel Dynamics Foundation, which focuses heavily on education, children's resources and development, and community support for those areas in which the company's employees work and live. Theresa is also a trustee of Trine University.
She is personally involved in numerous charitable and community organizations, with a focus on areas that benefit children through education, growth opportunities and services. Theresa is proud to be a part of a company that echoes her strong belief in the necessity and obligation to "give back" with both personal time and finances.
Job Titles:
- Customer Service Representative
Bio: Tim joined The Techs in 1996 after a stint as a plant supervisor for a commercial laundry company. A native of Pittsburgh, he earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA at Waynesburg University. Tim and his wife, Bethany, a registered nurse, have two children, Nathan and Natalie. Tim's avocations include running, golf, fishing, and tearing around on dirt bikes.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Bio: Tish Russell is from Columbus, MS and earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University. She enjoys working and building relationships with a variety of people. Tish worked in multiple sales positions before joining the Steel Dynamics inside sales team in April of 2016. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Her favorite activities are camping, fishing, traveling, and spending time with her beloved pets.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Director
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
- Director / Retired, Former Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary, ExactTarget, Inc
Bio: Zach joined the flat-roll sales team in 2013 after working for seven years as a salesperson and senior buyer at Terex Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer of construction and material processing equipment. After completing an associate degree in automotive technology, he earned a bachelor's in business management and an MBA from Indiana University. Zach grew up in Fort Wayne, where he lives with his wife, Yvette, and their sons Harrison and Jedaiah. Zach enjoys reading, running, and spending time with his family.