ASSOCIATE HIGHLIGHT
STEVEN LIVERS, JEFFERSONVILLE LEAD
What is your role here Mill Steel?
I am a lead in the Jeffersonville Plant. My role mainly focuses on running the beginning of the pack line which includes me transferring coils from tree to tree. I also assist with looking over the machinery in the plant I volunteer to work on non-production days, such as Saturday and Sunday, to help prepare for the upcoming week
Where are you from and who makes up your family?
I’m from Louisville, KY but grew up in New Albany. Unfortunately, I have lost my mom, dad, pawpaw and brother but I still have my sister, Heather, her husband, Mark and their two kids.
What is your favorite way to spend your weekends?
I enjoy driving my dad’s 1966 Mustang that my “Pawpaw”, father, and I restored together. It has a 302 engine, an aggressive flow master exhaust, and disc brakes with manual steering I have a blast driving it around places and it means a lot to me.
What is a work lesson that you’ve had to learn the hard way?
A work lesson that I’ve learned the hard way is to not allow those who are having a tough day keep me from acting like the best version of myself and not saying things that I will later regret. I have grown a lot in my 10 years at Mill Steel.
What do you like best about your job? What is the biggest challenge?
What I like most about my job is the family like environment that has been established at Mill Steel. I’ve worked for Mill Steel for over 10 years and enjoy coming to work and making lifelong memories with my colleagues.
The 1966 Mustang that Steven and his family restored together
Steven with his Mom, Dad, and Brother in Gatlinburg Tennessee in the summer of 2009
Let's extend a warm welcome to our newest team members! Get to know the faces behind the names as we introduce you to our talented new hires
HELLO, MY NAME IS...
Name:
MargoKelley
Location&Department:
HRGeneralist/GrandRapids
Margo is from Linden, MI and moved to Grand Rapids in June of this year In her family she has one brother, Carson, and her parents, Brian and Randie Margo enjoys spending time on the lake with her friends and family She also loves going to sporting events like the Lions and Tigers games Ruby is Margo’s Golden Doodle and best friend. She is very energetic and enjoys spending time in the water. Margo’s favorite season is summer because she can enjoy outdoor activities, and it stays light out longer. Margo hopes to one day travel all over the world
JerryGettler Name:
Location&Department:
RegionalQualityManager/Jeffersonville
Jerry grew up in Cincinnati where he stayed through college and has moved to Southwest MI, Milwaukee, Knoxville, and now resides in Southern Indiana In his free time he enjoys gardening, cooking, hiking, cycling, volunteering at his local food pantry, and exploring wineries in the region Jerry has one and a half cats One being him and his girlfriends cat The other being his neighbors cat that claims his house, yard, food, and catnip Spring is his favorite season because it is the perfect time for gardening He one day hopes to see the Northern Lights inside the Arctic Circle Some fun facts about Jerry; he has visited 34 countries, 6 continents, and once had the opportunity to ride in a US Air Force B-1B Bomber
KyleHuffName:
Location&Department:
ProcurementIntern/GrandRapids
Kyle is studying Supply Chain Management at Grand Valley State University He is going to be a junior this fall He has recently joined the outside processing team as an intern. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, playing golf, and watching college sports His favorite place in Michigan is Muskegon because that is where he’s from and where all his family still resides A fun fact about Kyle is that at his previous job he was able to gain a lot of car knowledge, so if you have any car problems, he may have an answer!
Name:
SydneyZablocki
Location&Department:
Training&ProjectManager/GrandRapids
dney grew up in Macomb, MI and currently lives in Hastings In her free e, she likes to cook, workout, golf, hunt, snorkel and try new taurants! She has a chocolate lab named Nova, who is a year old and happiest ball of energy! Her favorite season is fall because of the pretty ors and cooler weather to wear cozy clothes On her drive home from rk she looks forward to playing with Nova and catching up with her ncé Her number one bucket list item is to free dive in the Great Barrier
IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW
Jakub Zimnoch, who joined our Cleveland team eight months ago as an Outside Processing Coordinator, is moving into a new role as Quoting Analyst for Stainless & Aluminum In this role, Jakub will streamline quote requests, ensuring timely, accurate, and competitive pricing for the MSSA team supporting faster responses, consistency, and data-driven pricing Since joining, Jakub has impressed with his analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to tackle complex challenges Congratulations to Jakub on this exciting next step!
Katie Osmond, who joined Mill Steel in October of 2023 as part of the Quality team, has moved into a new role on the Outside Processing team In this role, Katie leverages her quality experience to communicate customer requirements and work closely with processors, ensuring strong collaboration and service Since transitioning, she has quickly adapted and has learned the ropes so far She is successfully managing several processors on a daily basis and we congratulate Katie on her exciting new position!
Reef Some interesting facts about Sydney are the she grew up flying planes and competing in sporting clay tournaments with her family She also played collegiate soccer and went to culinary school for a year
Let's extend a warm welcome to our newest team members! Get to know the faces behind the names as we introduce you to our talented new hires
HELLO, MY NAME IS...
Name:
ChrisAshby
Location&Department:
ProcurementIntern/Grand Rapids
Chris is local to Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a rising senior at Hope College He is doublemajoring in Business and Spanish Previously, Chris has had the opportunity to shadow planners at Merrill Lynch, as well as Belwith Keeler, where he gained experience in retirement planning, client consultation and forecasting inventory In his free time, he is a soccer referee, which is a position he has great passion for! He was interested in joining the Mill Steel team because of the friendly culture he witnessed during the interview process
Name:
NoahMenrath
Location&Department: ITIntern/GrandRapids
Noah is a current student of Grand Valley State University He is majoring in Computer Science and graduates at the end of 2025! He spent most of his life in Sterling Heights, MI before he moved to Grand Rapids with his brother He was excited to start his role at Mill Steel and take on a wide range of IT tasks while gaining real-world experience In his free time, he likes to play video games with friends and has fun exploring game development, which he is learning in one of his classes His favorite season is autumn because of the temperatures and pretty views Before moving here, Noah thought he’d prefer the Eastside of Michigan, but he has come to love the Westside for its beauty and friendly people
ZoeFischerName:
Location&Department:
HumanResourcesIntern/GrandRapids
Zoe is currently attending GVSU with a major in HR Management She is a senior and will be graduating in Fall of 2025 She is from Kingsley, MI and is currently residing in Grand Rapids for her schooling In her free time, she enjoys going on walks, listening to music, shopping, and exploring different farmers markets Back at home, she has a Siberian Husky named Lizzy, a Yellow Lab named Charlotte, and two cats named Sunny and Tippy In the future she hopes to be a HR Manager in the hospitality industry A fun fact about Zoe is that she attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee her first two years of college before transferring closer to home at GVSU
VitoPisanoName:
Location&Department: QualityCoordinator/GrandRapids
Vito’s family is originally from Italy Him and his sister are both first generation immigrant with a large extended family that still reside in Italy Vito grew up in the Greater Chicago area and visited Italy every summer with his family Currently, he lives in the Grand Rapids area In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym, playing his saxophone and researching scientific findings and historical facts He has a cat named Rodolfo to keep him company He is a two year old tabby that acts a lot like a dog and loves belly rubs Summer is his
favorite season because it reminds him of his time in Italy and all of the great memories Vito one day hopes to travel to countries like Asia, Japan and South Korea. Some fun facts are that he has played the saxophone in bands that have performed around Chicago and is fluent in Italian
FAMILY OUTINGS
BIRMINGHAM – June 21
The Birmingham team kicked off summer with an evening at Top Golf on June 21st Between lively competition on the course, plenty of great food, and the chance to relax with family and coworkers, it was an event full of energy and connection. We appreciate everyone who joined us and are excited for the next opportunity to gather.
GRAND RAPIDS – August 6
A perfect summer day set the stage for our Grand Rapids outing on August 6th The team cheered on the Whitecaps to victory while enjoying barbecue, sunshine, and a relaxed evening together. Thank you to all who joined it was the ideal way to celebrate the season, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s ballgame tradition.
OHIO TEAMS – June 28
On June 28th, team members from the Cleveland Office and the Mansfield Plant enjoyed an evening together watching a Cleveland Guardians baseball game! Even though the scoreboard wasn’t in our favor, the night was a win for the team Families, colleagues, and friends shared laughter, conversation, and the joy of being together outside of the office We’re already looking forward to next year!
WelcomeBabyFarrell!
Please join us in congratulating Ben Farrell and his wife on the birth of their baby girl, Jessamina Johanna Farrell! She was born at 1:57 am on August 11th, weighing 8 lbs 14 oz and measuring 20" long Mom and baby are both happy and healthy Welcome to the Mill SteelFamily,Jessamina!
WelcomeBabyRynberg!
Please join us in congratulating Chris Rynberg and his wife, Heidi, on the birth of their baby boy, Everett Rynberg! He was born at 9:57 pm on August 10th, weighing 8 lbs 15 oz and measuring 22" long Mom and baby are both doing great Welcome to the Mill SteelFamily,Everett!
They’reEngaged!
Congratulations to Sam Wilkening and his fiancé, Anja,ontheirrecentengagement!Sampoppedthe questionatSaugatuckDunesStatePark,attheend oftheirfavoritehike,ataplacetheyrefertoas“their spot”.It’sthesameplacethattheyhadtheirsecond date,andhavereturnedregularlyovertheyears,so it made it the perfect location for this special moment The two plan to tie the knot sometime aroundthefallof2026 perhapsinMexico!Wishing youtwothebestasyoubeginthisjourneytogether!
They’reMarried!
Congratulations to Matt Schuiteman and his wife, Madelyn, on their marriage in June! The couple celebratedtheirspecialdayatBoatwerksinHolland, MIbecausetheybothlovethelakeshoreandwanted to share the beautiful views of Lake Macatawa with family and friends The reception was their favorite part because they connected with loved ones and danced the night away Afterwards, the newlyweds enjoyed a honeymoon in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, where they stayed at an all-inclusive resort right on the beach Wewishthembothalifetimeof happiness!
August Birthdays
Evan Keebler
Jose Saludares
Carl Smith
Wesley Black
Brock Millner
Jeffrey Swinning
Beau LePage
Eric Flores
Kip Craddick
Eric Cleveland
Jonathan Kupser
Charles Sampsel Deborah Albee
Josh
Omar
ABOVE & BEYOND!
Each quarter, one associate from every plant and our headquarters is recognized for exceptional performance through our Prime Performers program. Just like the prime steel we buy and sell, these team members stand out by going above and beyond in their daily work Winners are featured in the Recoiler, displayed on their location’s digital signage, and each receive a $200 Visa gift card.
Know someone who deserves recognition? We’re always accepting nominations! Email recoiler@millsteel com to nominate a fellow co-worker today
ESTHERLANZA
“Esther started her career with Mill Steel in July of 2023 in our packaging department She was a very quick study, mastered all stations on the packaging line in a very short amount of time and has done a tremendous job leading our 3rd shift packaging team She’s always willing to do whatever it takes to ensure the success of the team! In the coming weeks she will be transitioning from 3 to 1 shift and the team is excited to have her! Thank you, Esther, for all your hard work & dedication to Mill Steel Company!”
Kevin Bodner, Plant Regional Director
SAMJAGER
“The Grand Rapids plant selects Sam Jager as our 2025 Q3 prime performer Sam has been a Mill Steeler for 3 years and is a valued asset to our team On any given day, Sam may be running the 72” or 54” slitter, building heads when we’re short-handed, training a new set-up person or operator or helping anywhere someone needs a hand Sam’s work ethic and positive attitude have made him a leader on the shop floor”
Danny Hart, Grand Rapids Plant Manager
DANFROUMIS
“Dan has demonstrated a strong desire to take on more responsibility and has proactively sought out opportunities to contribute to the inside sales team's success Dan has displayed a genuine commitment to improving processes and frequently working cross-functionally with the fulfillment team to drive results His positive attitude is infectious and contributes to a supportive team environment – and of course, we all rely on his weather updates to plan our days! Dan embodies the commitment and spirit of a true Mill Steeler. I look forward to his continued success and to watch him flourish!”
Katie Sawmiller, Inside Sales Manager
MELVINDALE
GRAND RAPIDS HEADQUARTERS
LLRICH
“Donnie has been nothing but a team player since joining Mill Steel He goes above and beyond to support the team and is willing to do whatever is necessary to make sure we can meet customer demand He has taken the time to learn multiple positions in the warehouse and has become a Swiss army knife for the 3 shift team, both as an operator and in packaging Donnie shows up every day ready to roll and does whatever is asked with a smile on his face Donnie, we truly appreciate everything you bring to the table for Mill Steel We look forward to seeing your continued growth in the years to come!”
Cody Pendygraft, Jeffersonville Plant Manager
ACK
“Welsey Black is our 2 shift shipper and has been with Mill Steel for 8 years He has shown willingness to go above and beyond and step in to help wherever needed With Welsey’s continued dedication and attention to detail, he has helped make shipping one of our strongest departments in Birmingham Welsey, we appreciate everything you do and thank you for coming in each day willing to do what it takes to make Mill Steel great”
Kevin Farley, Plant Regional Director
HILIPZEHNER
“Phil has done a great job improving in many areas of the shop He has been pushing safety among some of the new team members, along with some of the veterans here Phil has helped to maintain organized and neatly stacked chains, ensuring that no bands are sticking out, helping receiving and keeping both the 70 and 36 loaded He is now training on the shipping side of things as well, adding more to his knowledge base around the shop Thank you, Phil, for your hard work and dedication to Mill Steel”
Oscar Moreno, Mansfield Plant Manager
