Bryan Fine
Years of experience: Career in the metal and fabrication industry since 2015. He joined Seaport in 2021.
Areas of expertise: Bryan has extensive knowledge of workflow within a steel facility which includes: plate processing, pulling orders, loading and customer service.
Value to our customers: Bryan is customer focused. If you have a question regarding steel, pricing, or drawings he will provide you with an answer.
Personal Interests: Bryan is a Veteran and Father that enjoys Hiking and Camping.

Matt Hernandez
Years of experience: Matt Hernandez joined Seaport in 2006. He has an extensive knowledge of all aspects of Steel. Matt was promoted in 2016 to Seaport's Sales team Marine and Bridge Specialist.
Areas of expertise: Well versed in marine and bridge projects.
Value to our customers: My aim is to provide the highest quality of service to our customers and I’m responsive and dedicated to our customers' needs.
Personal Interests: Golfing, playing softball, duck hunting, fishing with my son, and hanging out with family and friends.

Ross Johnson
Years of experience: Ross joined Seaport Steel in 2015 and has worked in the industry since 1997. Ross worked as a drafter for three years prior to his career in Sales.
Areas of expertise: Knowledge of all product areas, with an emphasis on plate processing. Experienced working with both manufacturer’s, as well as fabricators.
Value to our customers: Dedicated to providing quality service to ensure customer’s success, while forging long term relationships.
Personal Interests: Avid golfer and cyclist. Enjoy rooting for The University of Oregon Ducks in all sports.

Chip Kromer
Years of experience: Chip has worked in warehouse and distribution Sales since 1978. He joined Seaport Steel in 1984. He serves customers from the Canadian Border, to Northern Oregon.
Areas of expertise: Well-rounded background, helping customers in all facets of steel requirements, i.e. structural, manufacturing, machine shop, industrial and marine fabrication.
Value to our customers: Dedicated to providing dependable service, and attention to every detail in seeing that customers' requirements are met. Ensuring complete customer satisfaction with our products and services.
Personal Interests: Avid year-round Puget Sound/Canadian Gulf boater for over 35 five years.

Paul Ksenofontov
Years of experience: Paul began his career in 2016 in the Metal distribution industry. He has a mastery in many metal products including stainless, aluminum, and carbon steel.
Areas of expertise: Paul has extensive knowledge in Carbon Steel sales including but not limited to tubing, plate/sheet, pipe, and wide flange.
Value to our customers: Paul’s desire to never say “no” and to find creative solutions to difficult problems allows him to provide the best level of service possible.
Personal Interests: Paul enjoys spending time with his friends and family, skiing, and long-distance backpacking.

Shawn Lawrence
Years of experience: Shawn joined Seaport Steel in 2018 and brings over 23 years of experience in the Steel Service Center Industry. He started in 1995 as a Delivery Driver and transitioned to Warehousing where he became proficient in material handling and all forms of processing Steel before moving into Sales in 1997.
Areas of expertise: Shawn has extensive knowledge of the Steel Service Center Industry including products and services offered by Seaport Steel. Processing plate is his specialty and moving structural tons for fun are second nature.
Value to our customers: Shawn has a strong customer following as a result of his intense desire to match customer needs with his company’s capabilities and is known for building strong relationships through a strong work ethic and good old fashioned customer service.
Personal Interests: Shawn is passionate about faith, family, fitness, and community. He is married and has two children. Since 2009 he has been an avid practitioner and competitor in the Martial Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Sam Paulsen
Years of experience: Sam joined Seaport Steel in 2019. He has been working in the steel industry since 2014, focusing on sales and business development.
Areas of expertise: Sam has extensive knowledge of all product lines, but he specializes is structural steel, plate processing and shoring.
Value to our customers: Sam’s focus on customer service has allowed him to build long term partnerships with customers and vendors. His communication skills and attention to detail make him an asset to any Project Engineer/Project Manager and allows him to focus on helping customers finish projects as fast as possible.
Personal Interests: Sam enjoys most outdoor activities, including hiking, kayaking, fishing, snowboarding, but primarily – GOLF.

Kelly Totten
Years of experience: 7 years experience in the steel industry specializing in tubing and pipe distribution.
Areas of expertise: Tubing, pipe, wide flange, business development, and purchasing.
Value to our customers: I enjoy problem solving and helping customers source difficult to find materials.
Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and dogs, home improvement, hiking and traveling.

Emily Tracey
Years of experience: Emily joined Seaport Steel in 2015 and has worked in the industry since 1992.
Areas of expertise: Fabrication, Manufacturing, Plate & Processes, Design & drawing reading and project management.
Value to our customers: My Technical Skills in drafting and AutoCAD allow me to work strategically with customers. I’m able to review and provide recommendations to ensure success for each project.
Personal Interests: Camping and hiking. University of Oregon graduate.

Melodie Ulsh
Years of experience: Joined Seaport in 2017 and started my career in the Steel Industry since 2003.
Areas of expertise: Melodie has a background in structural steel, fabrication, and plate. She is continuously learning and is adding plate processing knowledge that Seaport offers.
Value to our customers: Melodie strives to provide timely and accurate information to customers. She takes pride in establishing great customer relationships and treating each job with efficient and professional customer service. She focusses on asking questions and listening to the customer to gain more knowledge and provide the highest level of service.
Personal Interests: Spending time with her family and dogs, Crossfit®, weight lifting, an avid cake decorator, and every year she goes somewhere she has never been before or try something she has never done before.