Ryan McDowell
Mr. McDowell joined JSW Steel USA in 2025. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a minor in Accounting from Purdue University. He started his IT career developing investment software for several years with Lincoln Financial Group. Ryan then moved into steel and manufacturing with Steel Dynamics in various IT roles over his 21 years with them. During his time with SDI, Ryan earned a degree in Industrial Manufacturing and Engineering from the Indiana Institute of Technology. He also occupied several key and relevant roles: Senior Systems Architect, Level 2 Engineering Supervisor, Implementation Leader, and Manager of Financial Systems. While in his most recent senior leadership roles in both Technology and Controllership for SDI, Ryan led financial and ERP systems across the enterprise, managed projects, contracts and operational tasks for various systems. Other stops include Manager of Implementation at Profit Hawk and serving as IT and Automation Leader for Vulcan Steel Products where he led all technology efforts for the division including 4 major CapEx projects, and implemented powerful analytics for procurement, sales, inventory, and operations.
Jim Halliday
Jim came to JSW USA from U. S. Steel in 2022 where he started as a Director of Business Development and oversaw new business opportunities with sustainability & lightweighting in solar, construction, auto, and industrial markets. During that time, Jim brought on several notable new OEM accounts, on campus partners, and “green steel” contracts. Jim was then internally recruited to automotive in 2023 to lead a cross-functional team focused on their single largest customer and assisted with an overall automotive strategy, and led contract negotiations.
Jim started his 20 year career in metals in 2005 with Contrarian Metal Resources, a large high-end metals manufacturer focused on the sale of steel, stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum with new and existing customers in the architectural, industrial, and transportation markets. Jim started in inside sales and was quickly transitioned to Product Consultant before ultimately becoming the Commercial Director in 2012, where he oversaw the commercial department and was responsible for global sales.
Jose Torres
Mr. Torres joined JSW Steel USA in 2025 as Senior Vice President, Mingo Junction. He has an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Los Andes as well as a postgraduate specialization in Design & Industrial Maintenance from the University of Simon Bolivar. He began his professional career in 2002 as a Maintenance Engineer in Venezuela working for Ternium in their EAF-based steel shop. Mr. Torres moved to the United States in 2008 where he began working for Tenaris. Mr. Torres joins JSW USA from his previous role as Vice North American Operations President North American Operations, responsible for the oversight of complex manufacturing processes and guiding strategic initiatives for steelmaking and rolling operations in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He has been part of several turnarounds from multiple acquisitions in North America, successfully integrating multidisciplinary and multicultural teams from former Maverick Tube Corporation, Hydril Company, and TMK-Ipsco Tubulars.
Ben Schneider
Vice President of Plate Sales
Mr. Schneider attended Indiana University-Bloomington earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing and Management. Mr. Schneider began his career in steel in 2008 as an Account Manager Trainee and has since held several key responsibilities in roles at ArcelorMittal and SSAB Americas. He joined JSW Steel USA in October 2017. Since joining, he has held the role of Western States Sales Manager with customer responsibilities in a wide array of industry segments. As Vice President of Plate Sales, Mr. Schneider oversees the Commercial aspects of Plate.
Vinay Sharma
Senior Vice President, Baytown Operations
Mr. Sharma attended Agra University in India where he received a Bachelor and Master of Science in Organic Chemistry. In July of 2023 he was appointed as Vice President of Operations, responsible for plate mill operations in Baytown, Texas. He began his career with Jindal SAW in Kosi Kalan, India. He joined JSW Steel USA Baytown in 2006. During his tenure, he has held several key positions such as Plant Manager of Coating, Manager and Director of FCHT and Coating, and Superintendent of Finishing and Coating.
Joe
VP – Analysis
Mr. Pipalia is a graduate of the University of Calcutta with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. He also holds a Licentiate and Associate held by the Institute of Insurance Surveyors and Adjusters, Bombay. Prior to joining JSW Group, he worked in Singapore with a trading company from 1992 to 1998. He began his career with JSW in 1998 with Jindal United Steel Corp (part of the O.P. Jindal Group) in Baytown where he was the controller for both the plate and pipe mill (Saw Pipes USA, Inc.). He then joined JSW Steel USA as Controller and Head of Commercial Purchasing when the Baytown facility was acquired in 2007. Mr Pipalia now serves as the VP of Finance and Controller operations and is also responsible for Slab Procurement for the Baytown operations of our Baytown operations.
Sanjay Pipalia
Mr. Pipalia is a graduate of the University of Calcutta with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. He also holds a Licentiate and Associate held by the Institute of Insurance Surveyors and Adjusters, Bombay. Prior to joining JSW Group, he worked in Singapore with a trading company from 1992 to 1998. He began his career with JSW in 1998 with Jindal United Steel Corp (part of the O.P. Jindal Group) in Baytown where he was the controller for both the plate and pipe mill (Saw Pipes USA, Inc.). He then joined JSW Steel USA as Controller and Head of Commercial Purchasing when the Baytown facility was acquired in 2007. Mr Pipalia now serves as the Vice President of Finance and Controller operations and is also responsible for Slab Procurement for the Baytown operations of our Baytown operations.
Rahul Singh
Vice President – Finance & Controller Ohio
Mr. Singh has a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the University of Mumbai. He is also a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas. Mr. Singh joined JSW Steel USA in March of 2019 as Vice President of Finance and Controller in Mingo Junction, Ohio. He previously held leadership positions at Halliburton Offshore Services and Tetra Technologies.
Tejas Bhujle
Vice President – Financial Planning and Analysis
Mr. Bhujle joined JSW Steel USA in 2007. He holds a BS in Accounting from Bombay University, an MS in Accounting from Pune University, and an MBA from Virginia Tech, and leads the annual budgeting and planning processes, with broad oversight of accounting and audit.
Paul Spicker
Vice President of Human Resources
Mr. Spicker holds a Master’s in Psychology from the University of Houston, a Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law, and a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Mr. Spicker brings over 25 years of Human Resources and employment law expertise. He joined JSW Steel USA in March of 2023 as Vice President of Human Resources where he is responsible for implementing organization structure, strategy, and processes.
Albert Labasse
Vice President of Pipe Sales
Mr. Labasse has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration from Millsaps College. He joined JSW Steel USA in July of 2021 as Vice President of Pipe Sales. He has a reputation for building solid customer relationships and executing strong sales strategies. Mr. Labasse began his career in steel in 1996. He has expertise in global enterprise roles, including Director of Business Development at Pe Ben USA, and Project Sales Manager at Berg Pipe.
Beth Krivosh
Vice President of Business Services
Mrs. Krivosh has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from PennWest Edinboro University. Mrs. Krivosh joined JSW Steel in October 2019. Prior to joining JSW Steel USA, she served as Director of Corporate Procurement with NLMK USA (formerly Duferco Farrell) in Farrell, Pennsylvania for 28 years where she held a variety of managerial positions, and developed a broad-based knowledge of Procurement, Accounting, and Logistics.
Debasish Bhowmick
Chief Operating Officer – Pipe
Mr. Bhowmick attended Birla Institute of Technology where he achieved his LME Mechanical Engineering and LME-Sandwich, Mechanical Engineering. He joined JSW Steel USA in April 2020 as Chief Operating Officer of Pipe. Mr. Bhowmick was previously Vice President of Pipe Manufacturing at Welspun Tubular LLC. He began his career in the steel industry in 1987. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the American Society for Nondestructive Testing.
Cory Raimondi
Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Raimondi attended Marian University of Indianapolis earning a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration in Business Commerce from Valparaiso University. Mr. Raimondi began his career in steel in 2005 in operations at ArcelorMittal. Throughout his career, he has taken on various key responsibilities, including roles at Trinity Industries, where he served as Chief Inspector supervising Quality Assurance plate mill inspection activities. He joined JSW Steel USA in July 2017. Since joining, he has held roles in Technical Sales and Marketing, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. As Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Raimondi oversees the Commercial aspects of Pipe, Plate, and Hot Rolled Coil.
Karen Renz
General Counsel
Ms. Renz has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance from East Carolina University. In Addition, Ms. Renz has a JD, Law from the University of Miami School of Law. She joined JSW Steel USA as General Counsel in February 2019. Ms. Renz comes to JSW Steel USA from Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP, where her practice concentrated in the areas of corporate law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions.
Samir Kalra
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Kalra has a Master of Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. In addition, he is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He joined JSW Steel USA as Chief Financial Officer in September of 2019. Mr. Kalra comes to JSW Steel USA from GFG Alliance, New York where he served as CFO (US). Prior to that, Mr. Kalra was CFO, United States Steel Corporation – Tubular Products in Houston, and CFO, United States Steel Corporation – Europe in Slovakia. He worked at Essar Steel in New York from 2012 to 2016 and at ArcelorMittal from 2004 to 2012 in several roles of increasing responsibility in Poland, the UK, and Luxembourg including his last role with ArcelorMittal as CFO of ArcelorMittal International S.A. in Luxembourg.
Robert Simon
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Simon is a graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. He began his professional career as a Production Manager, and eventually as General Manager for Oregon Brass Works. He held several key positions at Evraz North America’s Rocky Mountain Steel Mills such as Vice-President & General Manager, and Executive Vice-President for the company’s Tubular Division. His career then expanded to Steel Dynamics, taking the role of Vice-President of Structural Products. He then became the Chief Executive Officer for Bayou Steel Group. Prior to joining JSW USA in March of 2024, he was a consultant for several companies based in Colorado. Mr. Simon has also served on the Executive Committee and as Chairman of the Steel Manufacturers Association, and as a Board Member of the American Institute of Steel Construction.
