Mario Briccetti Principal of Briccetti and Associates - a supply chain consulting firm

Most recently he was VP of Purchasing for Metal Sales Mfg. Previously he was VP of Purchasing for Gibraltar Strip Steel and Director of Supply Chain for Nordyne. Mario has an MS in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University and has 15 years of experience in buying steel and 20 years of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.

Chris Shipp

Accomplished steel industry executive and retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief with over three decades of leadership spanning metals, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial strategy. Demonstrated success in senior executive roles, including President and Vice President positions at leading metals organizations. Recognized for driving operational excellence, procurement optimization, strategic sales growth, and market expansion across North America. A respected industry voice and presenter for Steel Market Update’s Steel 101 course, committed to advancing professional development and knowledge within the steel sector.

Roger Walburn General Manager

Sales & Metallurgical Services at Blair Strip Steel (formerly at NLMK). Having a unique blend of a metallurgical engineering background combined with a deep passion and connection to customers and their needs has afforded Roger the chance to develop a specialized perspective in the steel industry. Roger is also no stranger to consulting, teaching and lecturing, having produced courses on metallurgy as well as steel production processes. He has taught at Carnegie Mellon and NLMK, directly at customer’s facilities as well as around the world at various steel industry training events.

Chuck McDaniels

Chuck McDaniels is Principal of Mica Metal Solutions, LLC - a consulting firm in the field of metallurgy and quality assurance, along with sales and marketing. He held numerous positions over the years with International Steel Group/ArcelorMittal Sparrows Point, Severstal, and RG Steel. Chuck has 40+ years of steel experience in operations, metallurgy, sales and marketing.