Contributing Writers

John Packard

John Packard is the President and Publisher of Steel Market Update. Since 1977, he has been an active participant in the flat rolled steel business in North America. His background provides the unique flavor and quality of Steel Market Update. For more information, please view the About Us page. For general inquiries, contact info@steelmarketupdate.com or call 800-432-3475.

Sophia Fain

Sophia Fain is the Marketing/ Industry Analyst of Steel Market Update. 2010 graduate of North Georgia College & State University with experience in the business/ marketing industry, she started following the steel market through SMU's blog and newsletter. Mrs. Fain organizes SMU’s workshops and conferences. For more information, email sophia@steelmarketupdate.com or call 706-216-5440.

Brett Linton

Brett Linton is a Steel Industry Analyst of Steel Market Update. He is currently a student at North Georgia College & State University. Mr. Linton joined SMU in April 2010 as a Sales/ Research Analyst and is responsible for developing our graphics as well as writing articles about the economy and steel industry. For more information, email brett@steelmarketupdate.com or call 706-216-5440.

Paul Lowrey

Paul Lowrey is the Managing Director of Steel Research Associates, LLC - a consulting firm specializing in customized market studies for the steel producers and processors. Mr. Lowrey has 15 years of experience in the steel industry. He can be reached at plowrey@steelresearchllc.com or by phone at 412-635-7016.

Joseph P. Reinmann

Joseph P. Reinmann is Chief Executive Officer of Kataman Metals. Mr. Reinmann has more than 20 years of metals industry experience. Kataman Metals works in all areas of the steel and nonferrous industries including trading, distribution, and price risk management. Kataman is based in St. Louis, Missouri USA with offices in New York, Houston, and Santiago, Chile. www.katamanmetals.com

Peter Brebach

Peter started in 1957 as an apprentice in a Thyssen wire mill. He worked for a number of trading companies in Europe before Krupp moved Peter to the U.S. in 1972. Til 2001, Peter was active in the distribution, trading and direct mill representation. In 2001, he started Iron Angels of Colorado - a sales agency selling carbon steel products - with their current emphasis on pipe and tube (tubular) products. Mr. Brebach can be reached at makia3@aol.com

Roger Sieja

I have been active in the coil coating industry for over 35 years. I have worked for a coater in the metals side of prepaint and with a coatings company. In addition to extensive experience in the key components of the supply chain, I have been an active participant in the National Coil Coating Association in a variety of positions including President. I currently serve on the Board of the Metal Construction Association. My years of experience in the coil coating industry have helped shape my perspective in writing for Steel Market Update. rsieja@gmail.com