Who We Are
Randy Chamberlin
CEO/General Manager
After 12 years as CFO for MSI, Randy has since taken the reins as CEO of Montana Steel Industries. Working side by side with our leadership team, he sets goals and endeavors to equip the company for a successful future. With a background of growing up in the construction industry, as well as his experience as a business owner for over 30 years, Randy's ability to see the big picture sets the tone for the company.
When he's not cracking the whip at MSI, Randy enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including golf, fishing, hunting, running, riding horses, and interpretive dance. Well...maybe not the last one. But regardless of the activity, whether business or leisure, he has determined to use all as opportunities to grow in his Christian faith.
Happily married to his wife Linda, they boast four kids & 10 grandkids.
Terry Kohn
Lead Estimator/Project Manager
With a passion for steel that began 30 years ago, Terry is our in-house source of knowledge & experience for all things steel. His construction savvy also includes 13 years combined experience in divisions 2, 3, 4, 6, and 9. As lead of our estimating & project management, he ensures that any project we encounter conforms to MSI's standard for fairness, accuracy, and quality. Working closely with our production team & quality control team - Terry's goal is to keep your project on time, or even ahead of schedule if possible.
Away from the shop - Terry enjoys cooking, motor home camping with his wife, varmint hunting, and traveling. Having visited all 48 continental states, none of us here at MSI need to consult the Travel Channel. Terry has probably already been there & knows what sites to see.
Emily Calvert
Office Administrator
With a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Emily not only brings the smarts, she also brings that ranch-style hardworking attitude and dedication that every company wants.
If she's not working for us, she's probably working her grey horse.
I've heard that Emily's taken that horse straight down rocky, timbered cliffs just to catch brumbies - in slow motion. Er....uh....maybe that was just a movie I saw. Anyways, I do know that the grey horse is real and that she loves to take him riding in the mountains. Other hobbies include hunting, shooting, and cooking. It is unclear if she does all these activities while on horseback. Oddly, collecting spiders somehow did not not make her hobby list.
Travis Casebolt
Estimator/Project Manager
Not to be mistaken for a Tolkien character, Travis does more than just look pretty with a beard. Whether bidding or managing a project, he strives to get things right the first time. If you need a bid for your project, chances are good that you may find his name attached.
If not in the office - he can often be found hunting, hiking, woodworking, playing sports, cartooning, or annoying his four kids.
He speaks three languages - fluent in both english, canadian, and a little australian.
Paul Hergett
Detailing Manager
With 24 years experience in the steel industry, Paul has become our overworked beast of burden here at MSI. All drawings - whether submittal packages to our customers, fabrication drawings for our shop, or burn programs for making steel parts - have been either created or come through the filter that is Paul. His wealth of experience & attention to detail has proved invaluable for what we do here at MSI.
When we allow him to leave - Paul likes to head out fishing or unwind on the Playstation. Believe it or not, Paul won a state title as a member of the 5 person class C track & field team in 1990. Even today, he is willing to defend that title to all who may challenge. Well...eh...maybe not.
Ben Hertel
Operations/ProductionManager
Manager of all shop operations - Ben works to keep the MSI engine humming. Using those smarts from his B.S. in Business Administration from Liberty University - he maintains & oversees all production, purchasing, and logistics. If it's happening in the shop, Ben's got a hand in it.
Outside work, he is a self-described 60's Ford performance enthusiast, lifelong hunter, and recreational cyclist. He also secretly wishes he could grow a beard - maybe some day this dream will come true. Ben has been happily married for 10 years & counting, with a son & two daughters keeping him young.
Erik Johnson
Project Manager
With all the famous people named Erik in world (Erik the Red, Eric Clapton,.....uh....and...some others) it was a no-brainer that we needed to obtain our own Erik for the team. Known for his woodsy looks & love of the outdoors, it only made sense to send him out into the elements of construction job sites.
A former San Diego State Aztec, Erik was once mistaken for a Notre Dame fan. Not sure why. Perhaps it's that lucky vibe he puts out.
Married to his wife Kim for over a decade, there's no doubt he's the lucky one. Have no comment on Kim's luck.
Adrienne Meidinger
HR & Payroll Manager
Always good to have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology on the team, even if it came through the Griz country of the University of Montana. Responsible for maintaining and enhancing our policies, programs, and practices - Adrienne has a knack for keeping everyone in line. We're not really sure how she does it. Could be her 15 years experience with the company. Might have something to do with controlling payroll....hmmm.
Away from the office, Adrienne enjoys spending time with her husband & son. From watching her son play sports, to family camping, four-wheeling, hiking, or dabbling with gardening - it's nice that she sets aside a little time for us.
Glyn Ross
Shop Superintendent Safety Manager
Combine 30 years experience in the steel industry with a combat engineer for the U.S. Marine corps, and you've got the man you want to lead your steel shop. As shop superintendent, Glyn oversees fabrication of structural & miscellaneous steel projects, pushes to meet all project due dates, and maintains a safe work environment for his crew. On a occasion, he even whips up a pretty mean breakfast burrito.
Away from steel - Glyn pursues hunting, fishing, camping, or chasing balls around the golf course. He is married to his wife of 30+ years, with one daughter and one son.
Wes O'Leary
Field Superintendent
With 18 years experience in the steel industry, Wes has proven more than capable as the leader for our mobile crew. Having graduated with honors from the "School of Hard Knocks", Wes maintains MSI's reputation for quality field work with his tireless work ethic, attention to detail, and high-caliber welding skills.
When the welding shield comes off, Wes knocks off a little of the workplace 'slag' by heading out into the hills hunting.
He has a wife & 2 kids to keep his home life busy.
Brandon Beachy
Steel Detailer
Brandon's epic tale begins in the frozen north land of Homer, Alaska. His mother was the first to realize his detailing skill quite early in life. She would observe that Brandon, at the age of 3, would often take his favorite bone from an endangered baby seal and carve drawings of penguins & walruses on the walls of his igloo hut. Fast forward about 5 years, Brandon is now producing quality steel shop drawings as a member of MSI's talented detailing team.
With ice in his veins, Brandon fearlessly pursues other hobbies such as mountain biking, hiking, fishing (salmon of course), building furniture, and playing either his guitar or drum set.
Daniel McDonald
Quality Director
Known as "The Pride of Columbus Montana", Dan ensures that our daily work here at Montana Steel Industries complies with code, specification, and procedure requirements needed for our shop to perform error-free, as well as maintain it's AISC certification status. Product of Hobert Institute of Welding Technology, Dan was a no-brainer for our QC director. It didn't take long for our talent scouts to recognized Dan's mistake-free aptitude. The second overall pick in the 2015 MSI Draft, Dan's solidified his stock when it was discovered that he had once beaten Super Mario Bros without losing a single life. Not to mention that he is currently the McDonald family record holder for having gone 13 consecutive years without vomiting. Such excellence had to be utilized.
NOTE: Top pick in the 2015 MSI Draft was a coffee pot.