Eric MacTavish (Thompson)

Eric Mactavish (Thompson) is an experienced professional in the steel industry, currently serving as the Technical Services Manager at Charter Steel since May 2018, where responsibilities include evaluating customer claims and enhancing quality while maintaining customer relationships. Prior roles include Technical Manager positions at AK Steel Corporation, managing operations in the Melt Shop and Cold Rolling and Processing areas, as well as Senior Process Engineer responsibilities focusing on production and safety improvements. At McDonald Steel Corporation, Eric held dual roles as Business Development Manager and Chief Metallurgist, concentrating on expanding market reach. Earlier in their career, Eric gained extensive experience at United States Steel Corporation, working as a Customer Technical Service Engineer and Senior Metallurgist, following a variety of quality assurance roles. Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, and a Graduate Certificate in Marketing from Cornell University.