Mario Briccetti
Principal
Briccetti and Associates
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.
Instructors
Chris Shipp
Director of Sales/Steel Buy USA
thyssenkrupp Materials Trading
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
Blair Strip Steel
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.
Chuck McDaniels
Principal
Mica Metal Solutions, LLC
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.