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NetZero Metals intends to develop the largest nickel processing facility in North America and the largest stainless & alloy steel production facility in Canada. The company – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canada Nickel (TSXV: CNC) – will incorporate proven technology to produce ultra-low / zero carbon products for a wide range of demanding applications.

West Chester, Oh

For many years, Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF) operated as the largest independent iron ore mining company in North America. However, following two major acquisitions in 2020 involving the assets of AK Steel and ArcelorMittal, Cliffs is now the highest-volume flat-rolled steel producer on the continent.Served as corporate executive officer of Cleveland-Cliffs, with oversight of all commercial and research & development activities for the AK Steel subsidiary.

West Chester, Oh

AK Steel was a leader in the production of flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steel products for the automotive, appliance, construction and electrical power generation markets. The firm and its subsidiaries operated numerous facilities throughout North America, and collectively posted revenues of $6.36 billion in 2019. It was acquired in March 2020 by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.Served as corporate executive officer, with direct oversight of all aspects of global sales, marketing, research & development and commercial strategy.

Greater Detroit Area

AFGlobal Corporation is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of highly engineered components, sub-assemblies and integrated systems, with a particular focus on oil & gas markets. The company is presently owned by a consortium of private equity and investment management firms.Had full P&L responsibility and managerial oversight for Steel Industries - a $60M AFGlobal subsidiary and producer of open-die forgings, seamless rolled rings, and fully-finished machined components. The firm (now owned by Forged Solutions Group Inc.) operates five manufacturing plants in Redford Township and Livonia, MI. Led all aspects of manufacturing, quality, sales & marketing, HR, supply chain, accounting & finance, HSE, IT and strategic business development.

Canton, Oh

Served 15 years at Timken Steel - a leading producer of engineered steel bars, seamless mechanical tubing, and precision steel components. Known today as Metallus (NYSE: MTUS), the company produces among the highest quality air-melt steel in the world for the most demanding on-highway, industrial and oil & gas drilling applications.Led all commercial strategies and tactics for the largest of the steel group's three business units. Responsible for over 350 customer accounts in 20+ market segments including construction, mining, military, agriculture, rail, power generation and industrial machinery. Managed top line results with annual sales in excess of $750M. Direct reports included regional managers, field sales engineers, inside sales reps and customer invoicing personnel.

Canton, Oh

Responsible for all aspects of product throughput, quality, cost, employee safety and environmental compliance for a department of 110 associates (annual operating budget ~ $35M). Operations included thermal treatment, pickle, cold draw and cold pilger; with total processed volume > 1M tons annually. Generated continuous improvement savings in excess of $5M per year, and oversaw the installation and start-up of multiple capital projects valued in excess of $25M.

Canton, Oh

Led the development of a unique Timken product line targeting the off-highway diesel engine market. Applied proprietary cold-forming technologies to the production of near-net-shape steel liner blanks as a more durable option to traditional cast-iron components. Successfully introduced steel liners on Caterpillar C-18 and C-32 engines in 2007 - which remain to this day as standard equipment on all new engines.

Canton, Oh

Responsible for maximizing profitability and establishing both short- and long-term commercial strategies for multiple targeted markets. Defined optimum mix of products, customers, markets and segments through analysis of competitive positioning and market economics. Closely monitored competitor, technology and macroeconomic trends, and advanced attractive business cases through a rigorous stage-gate process. Provided commercial justification for a $63M investment in rolling and finishing equipment at the Harrison Steel Plant (commissioned in 2008).

Romeoville, Il

Assumed full sales responsibility for a number of industrial accounts with total annual sales > $80M. Served as account manager to Caterpillar - the largest of Timken's industrial customers. Developed strategic account plans and pricing strategies, negotiated annual contracts, addressed past-due payment issues, resolved technical issues and cultivated new business. Obtained MBA from a top 5 university while working full-time with considerable business travel.

Detroit, Mi

Assumed full sales responsibility for a basket of automotive and heavy-truck accounts with total annual sales > $40M. Customers included steel forgers, machine shops, distributors and original equipment manufacturers. Developed strategic account plans and pricing strategies, negotiated annual contracts, addressed past-due payment issues, resolved technical issues and cultivated new business.

Farrell, Pa

Producer of carbon and alloy, hot- and cold-rolled sheet and strip products. Formerly Sharon Steel; now operated by Russia's Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK).Responsible for addressing all technical inquiries, assigning order process routings, resolving field claims, and developing new applications. Served as liaison between field sales and operations personnel on all technical and commercial issues. Led the design and development of a product routing and order status system which became the foundation for all future scheduling and product costing systems.

Canton, Oh

Formerly North America’s largest producer of SBQ steel bar, coil, rod and wire products. Operated in recent years as a subsidiary of Mexico’s Grupo Simec before ceasing operations in 2023.Responsible for testing and quality assurance of all stainless and specialty alloy heats produced in Republic's #3 melt shop. Managed customer specifications, dispositioned non-conforming product, and developed techinical quoting guidelines for the field sales force.

Gary, In

Developed and managed initiatives for cost savings and improvement of product quality. Worked closely with operations personnel in the areas of cold draw, thermal treatment, bar finishing and inspection. Designed a plant-wide system for the tracking of operational delays and optimization of product flow.

Chicago, Il

Employed problem solving techniques for investigation of steel processing difficulties and customer claims. Operations included billet reheat, hot rolling, cold finishing and thermal treatment.

Hinsdale, Il

Leading global producer of construction and agricultural machinery; known today as CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH).Performed failure analysis and materials testing on a wide range of production components and prototypes. Completed four co-op rotations (each 3 – 4 months long) in a variety of technical areas including mechanical testing, metallography, fractography, and the fuels & lubricants laboratory.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), General Management, Strategic Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Metallurgical Engineering