From integrated mills to EAFs, Dan Brown's career has spanned changes in the steel industry

Dan Brown began his years at U.S. Steel at the century-old Mon Valley Works, Irvin Plant in West Mifflin, just outside of Pittsburgh. More than 25 years later, he’s moved through several roles to become executive vice president, advanced technology steelmaking and chief operating officer, of the Pittsburgh’s steelmaker’s Big River Steel Works, the electric-arc furnace mini-mill in Osceola, Ark. Brown also oversaw the construction of Big River 2, which began operations in 2024.

SMU recently spoke with Brown about his career and the evolution of steelmaking.