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Charlie |
Trowbridge |
Manager of Sales of the Steel Dynamics Flat Roll Group - Butler Division |
Bio: Charlie returned to SDI in 2009 after three years as a global steel trader with Macsteel International. He first joined SDI in 1998 as part of a consulting team working on a venture in Thailand. He then served in various sales capacities, including regional sales manager. Charlie’s wife, Prill, was an IT systems analyst with SDI for 9 years. A native of Long Island, New York, Charlie earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and finance at Bryant University in Rhode Island. He enjoys travel, bicycling, golf, hiking, and skiing.
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Christine |
Hernandez |
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.
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Dave |
Vaclav |
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.
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Brian |
Smallwood |
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.
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Chris |
Stock |
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.
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Nancy |
Murphy |
Market Manager - OEM |
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.
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Darcie |
David |
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.
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Charlie |
Furman |
Regional Sales Manager |
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.
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Larry |
Guerzon |
Regional Sales Manager |
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.
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Lori |
Hahn |
Regional Sales Manager |
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.
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Tod |
Hirsch |
Regional Sales Manager |
Bio: Tod joined SDI in 2014, as part of the Columbus, MS acquisition. He has worked for nearly 40 years in the steel industry, 30 years of that span with service centers. He resides in Music City USA- Nashville, but remains a Yankee at heart. He has been married to his wife Linda for 40 years and has two sons, grown and married – and four precious grandchildren. Tod enjoys golf, reading, biking, music, travel… and trying to curtail his wife’s expenditures on the grandchildren!
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Syd |
Hughes |
Regional Sales Manager |
Bio: Syd joined SDI in 1998 after a 20-year career in supervision and sales in the aluminum industry. With the Flat Roll Division, he worked in inside sales, excess and secondary sales, and e-commerce before being named regional sales manager in 2005. Syd grew up in Brazil, Indiana, and earned a bachelor’s degree in business at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. He and his wife, Cathy, have two children, Matthew and Candace, and four grandchildren. In his spare time, Syd enjoys fly fishing, hunting, and golf.
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Laura |
Kessler |
Regional Sales Manager |
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.
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Marc |
Krouse |
Regional Sales Manager |
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.
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Rigoberto |
Martinez |
Regional Sales Manager |
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.
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Dave |
O'Donnell |
Regional Sales Manager |
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.
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Eric |
Peeples |
Regional Sales Manager |
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.
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Kellie |
Prola |
Regional Sales Manager |
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.
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Jarrod |
Rose |
Regional Sales Manager |
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Jeff |
Sommers |
Regional Sales Manager |
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.
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Tim |
Spence |
Regional Sales Manager |
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.
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Jeff |
Ward |
Regional Sales Manager |
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.
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Dan |
Andrews |
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.
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Greg |
Smith |
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.
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Steve |
Watson |
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.
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Tony |
Reynolds |
Account Manager - OEM |
Bio: After serving in a variety of progressively responsible roles with other companies, Tony joined Steel Dynamics in 2010 as a member of the Butler Cold Mill team and advanced quickly, gaining valuable experience on the galvanizing lines and the continuous pickler before moving to OmniSource as a Foundry Sales Representative in 2017. Tony holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision from Purdue University, with a minor in Communications. Tony resides in the Leo, Indiana area with his family.
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Mark |
Goble |
Account Manager |
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.
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David |
Milk |
Account Manager |
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.
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Diego |
Ramirez |
Account Manager |
Bio: Diego joined the SDI sales team in May 2017 to become part of the commercial office in Mexico. Before this, in 2011, he began his professional career being part of the Steel Procurement team for Ternium where he participated in the development of steel suppliers for their several facilities worldwide. Diego also received a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Administration in the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) in 2010. He resides with his wife in Monterrey, Mexico. Spending time with his family and friends and playing basketball and soccer are part of his favorite hobbies.
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Zach |
Sheridan |
Account Manager |
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.
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Cindy |
Young |
Account Manager |
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.
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Laura |
Selb |
AIMS Northeast, Inc. |
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.
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Bill |
Soldano |
AIMS Northeast, Inc. |
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.
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Ben |
Green |
Responsive Marketing Inc |
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.
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Liz |
Lentis |
Responsive Marketing Inc. |
Bio: Liz (Rampolla) Lentis joined RMI in January 2017. She brings 11 years of business development, sales and marketing experience to the team and will support the team on several growth initiatives and special projects. She graduated from Villanova University with a double major in Marketing and International Business and holds an MBA from Boston College. Liz grew up in Bethlehem, PA and now resides in New Jersey with her husband and daughter (with one child on the way!) Liz enjoys spending time with her family, yoga, fitness, and reading.
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Colby |
Ramaker |
Western Sales Associates |
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Ken |
Rampolla |
Responsive Marketing Inc. |
Bio: Ken is the president of RMI, the company he founded in 1990 after a career in sales and marketing with Bethlehem Steel. Headquartered in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, RMI also sells products for other SDI divisions. A New York City native, Ken earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and serves on the board of trustees at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Anne, a Spanish professor at Lehigh University, also serve on boards for other organizations. They have two children, Liz and Kenny, who plans to join RMI after college. Ken and Anne are both avid golfers.
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Kenny |
Rampolla |
Responsive Marketing Inc. |
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.
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Penn |
Whitlow |
Responsive Marketing Inc. |
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.
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Mary |
Bailey |
Inside Sales Supervisor |
Bio: Mary brought more than two decades of experience in the metals industry when she joined SDI in November 2014. She began her career at AK Steel as a secretary and progressed to inside sales team leader and then product manager. Mary subsequently served as an inside sales manager for MISA Metals and a pricing analyst for Worthington Industries after it acquired MISA. Born and raised in South Jersey, Mary earned associate and bachelor's degrees from the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati. She and Chris, her husband of more than 30 years, have two children, Rebecca and Alex.
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Dana |
Vinson |
Non-prime Sales |
Bio: Dana has worked in a variety of capacities at the Butler mill since its start-up in 1996. She began in accounts payable before becoming a quality inspector and then inventory clerk for the cold mill. She then served stints as scheduler for the cold mill and hot mill before moving to sales in 2000. Dana grew up in nearby Bryan, Ohio. She earned an associate degree in business at Indiana Tech and is currently working on a bachelor’s degree. She and her husband, Jeff, have two daughters, Madison and Kaitlen. Dana enjoys reading, volunteering for her church and community, and time outdoors: camping, hiking, swimming, and cycling.
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Tammy |
Davis |
Senior Inside Sales Specialist |
Bio: Tammy joined the Flat Roll Division as an inside sales representative in 1997, bringing with her 20-plus years experience in customer service, including a 12-year stint with North American Van Lines. She grew up in DeKalb County, home to the Butler mill, and several family members also have ties to SDI. Tammy earned an Associate Degree in Business from Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne. Summers, however, are for fishing and relaxing around a campfire. Not long ago, Tammy and her husband, Fred, celebrated their 40th anniversary in Punta Cana. They have two children, Tara and Craig, and seven grandchildren.
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Brock |
Braun |
Inside Sales Representative |
Bio: Brock Braun joined the SDI team in February 2019 as a Customer Service Representative, and was promoted to Inside Sales in July of 2019. He completed his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership, with a Minor in Business from Purdue University-Fort Wayne. Brock worked at Eaton Corporation in Auburn, as a Co-Op in a Supply Chain/Materials Management role during his last year of college. He is a native of Decatur, Indiana, and a Bellmont High School alum. In his free time, he enjoys sports and the outdoors. Brock is an Indiana Hoosiers fan that enjoys attending as many basketball and football games as he can.
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Leah |
Bredemeyer |
Inside Sales Representative |
Bio: Leah started as a scale clerk in the shipping department at SDI's Butler mill in December 2001. She subsequently moved to accounts payable in the finance department before joining the sales team in February 2014. Leah earned an associate degree in accounting at International Business College in Fort Wayne. Leah and her husband, Andy, and their son Talon live in Auburn, Indiana. Together, they enjoy outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. Andy and Talon have also branched out into trapping.
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Liz |
Emenhiser |
Inside Sales Representative |
Bio: Liz joined SDI in 2002 as a lab tech at the Butler mill, and became a member of the sales team in 2012. She also served 20 years with the Air Force and Air National Guard, retiring in 2010. Liz earned two associate degrees and a bachelor’s in organizational leadership and supervision at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne. She and her husband, Chris, who works in the melting department at Butler, have three children: Breanna, Brennan, and Nicklas. The family enjoys tearing up the universe in their off-road truck, and they’re big fans of the University of Michigan and all the Detroit pro teams.
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Ann |
Heitkamp |
Inside Sales Representative |
Bio: Ann joined the sales team at Butler in 2014. She'd previously served as director of marketing for Fort Wayne Reinforcing Inc. Ann has earned two bachelor’s degrees: one in psychology at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne, and one in business administration at Indiana Wesleyan University. Ann's most treasured time is spent with her parents, her brother and his family, and her husband, Shannon and step daughter, Riah. Ann loves to cook, to sing, and to travel.
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Janie |
Nodine |
Inside Sales Representative |
Bio: Janie’s from DeKalb County, home of the Butler mill, and joined the Flat Roll Division in 1996, when the mill was beginning production. She worked in claims for seven years before moving to the sales team. Janie went to cosmetology school right after high school, and after two years in that profession, started a 10-year stint in accounting with a local bank. Janie loves animals and has quite a collection of cats and dogs at home. She also enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews, playing golf, following Fort Wayne Komets hockey, and traveling. Las Vegas, California, and Hawaii are favorite destinations.
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Austin |
Presley |
Inside Sales Representative |
Bio: Austin joined SDI in 2014, shortly after he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, his hometown. Outside of work, Austin enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys golfing in the summer months and cheering on the Buckeyes in the Fall.
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Pete |
Schneider |
Inside Sales Representative |
Bio: Pete joined the sales team in 2003 after working as a buyer for an industrial products distributor. He was born in Washington, D.C., but grew up in Fort Wayne. Pete earned a bachelor’s degree in public affairs at Indiana University. He and his wife, Renae, have two sons, Mac and Evan. Pete’s leisure-time activities include golf, cycling, travel, and attending sporting events.
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Patty |
Snyder |
Inside Sales Representative |
Bio: Patty came to the Flat Roll Division in 2002 after an eight-year stretch in inside sales at Messenger Corporation, a publishing company headquartered in Auburn, Indiana. She grew up in South Bend. Patty and her husband, Mat, spend much of their time in the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping. At the family homestead they raise swine and beef for 4-H projects. Mat, an ICC Certified Building Inspector, works for the City of Auburn, IN. They have two children, Madilynn and Lane. Patty earned her associates degree with high honors from Indiana Tech in Business Administration Management.
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Brooke |
Wyant |
Inside Sales Representative |
Bio: Brooke Wyant joined SDI in 2018 after more than three years in the nonprofit sphere. She served as Associate Executive Director for the DeKalb Chamber Partnership and most recently Resource Coordinator for United Way of DeKalb County. She has significant background in fundraising, sponsorship solicitation, and client and volunteer management.
Brooke resides in Waterloo with her fiancee and their two fur children: Boston and Sawyer. She is a DeKalb Barons alum, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Communication from Ball State University. She enjoys getting caught in the rain, but thinks piña coladas taste like what sunscreen smells like. In her free time, she likes volunteering, working on her house, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.
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Adam |
Zimmerman |
Inside Sales Representative |
Bio: Adam learned the steel business in the trenches. He landed a job in the shipping department at the Butler mill in 2001 and later worked as a burner bander in the hot-roll mill. He joined the sales team in 2008. Before SDI, Adam was a quality-control technician with Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire Company in Fort Wayne. He earned an associate degree in social sciences (with honors) at Vincennes (Indiana) University. Adam enjoys traveling (the Florida Keys are a favorite destination), spending time at the lake, and attending pro football and baseball games. He’s also the No. 1 fan of his son Lane, born in 2008.
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Lu Ann |
Bacon |
Customer Service Representative |
Bio: Lu Ann began her long career in the metals industry with a 20-year stint at Roll Coater Inc. in Kingsbury, Indiana, where she progressed to inventory control supervisor before moving into purchasing. Subsequent positions as a customer service team leader and sales coordinator have taken her to Illinois, Ohio, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas. A native of La Porte, Indiana, Lu Ann joined the sales team at Butler in November 2014 because of SDI's outstanding reputation—and so she could be closer to her daughter Krystl and her grandchildren Cameron and Caleb. Her daughter Leia lives in Los Angeles. Lu Ann's hobbies include reading, movies, camping, and time at the beach.
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Nicole |
Minehart |
Customer Service Representative |
Bio: Nicole joined Steel Dynamics in June 2018 as the Outside Processing Clerk. She holds an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech and is currently in pursuit of a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. Nicole resides in Auburn, IN with her husband, Lucas, and their children, Mikayla, Bowen, and Piper. She loves the Dallas Cowboys, cheering on her children in all their activities, and travel.
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Kelly |
Stallard |
Customer Service Representative |
Bio: Kelly joined Steel Dynamics in July 2010 as the Receptionist then changed roles to assist the finance department as Accounts Payable Clerk in 2014 where she survived countless, successful audits. Her positive attitude and attention to detail are wonderful assets to the sales team as they continue to deliver world-class customer service. Kelly holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Indiana Tech and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree. Kelly enjoys shopping local and visiting wineries. Her hobbies include rooting on her two children in their sporting events, playing sand volleyball, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends. Kelly and her husband Shane, reside in DeKalb County and are huge fans of the University of Michigan. “Go Blue!”
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Erica |
Storrjohann |
Customer Service Representative |
Bio:
Erica joined SDI in 2019 as a Customer Service Representative. Erica earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and supervisor at Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne. Erica and her husband, Ryan, enjoy riding their motorcycle, camping and being at the lake.