Steeline Owner and Director

Hometown: Pitcairn, PA

Drumming History: IUP Percussion Studio, Truman State University Percussion Studio, IUP Marching Band, Gateway Indoor Drumline (St. Louis), Keystone Wind Ensemble, Altoona Symphony Orchestra

Years in Steeline: 13 (founding member)

Occupation: Elementary and Middle School Band Director

Interests: Boating on Pittsburgh’s 3 rivers, fishing, hiking, reading, podcasts, and spending time with my niece and nephews.

Favorite Steeline Memory: My favorite memory was the Christmas Eve game in 2022. Despite the absolutely brutal cold weather, experiencing a Steelers game (and victory!) in that weather on that night was surreal. To feel that cold is to really feel alive, and to experience it with my fellow Steeline members is something I’ll never forget. A fitting tribute to the memory of Steelers legend (and ardent Steeline supporter) Franco Harris!

Steeline Legend & Snare Section Leader

Hometown: Cranesville, PA

Drumming History: 34 years

Years in Steeline: 13 (founding member)

Occupation: Spa manager

Interests: Self improvement, fitness, kindness, spreading joy.

Snare Section Leader & Ensemble Leader

Hometown: Leechburg, PA

Drumming History: Kiski Area HS and IUP drumlines

Years in Steeline: 9

Occupation: Chorus teacher

Interests: Cooking and enjoying a good campfire

Favorite Steeline Memory: Encountering a cult at the Irish Center while tuning drums

Hometown: Pittsburgh

Drumming History: Let’s just say my chops can rent a car.

Years in Steeline: 6

Occupation: Actuary

Interests: Drinking. Crocheting. Drinking while crocheting.

Favorite Steeline Memory: Running down the middle of Forbes Ave with Zach Banner as we tried to catch up to the parade we were late for.

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Drumming History: Royal Crusaders 2000-2002; The Project 2003-2006

Years in Steeline: 10 (founding member)

Occupation: Payroll

Interests: Spending time with my family and friends, cooking, dining/drinks, darts, Pittsburgh sports teams, snowboarding

Favorite Steeline Memory: Christmas Eve game when it was bitter cold

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Drumming History: Drumming since '04

Years in Steeline: 2

Occupation: Beer Guy

Interests: Video Games, More Drumming

Favorite Steeline Memory: First Post Game

Hometown: Round Lake, IL

Drumming History: 20 years drumming. Played with the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band 17-21.

Years in Steeline: 2

Occupation: Attorney

Interests: I collect hats. I play chess. I cook some tasty meals.

Favorite Steeline Memory: Play to win!

Hometown: Morgantown, WV

Drumming History: I've been learning/playing/teaching drums for nearly 30 years! I was a 4 year member of both the Morgantown High School Marching Band and the WVU Drumline. I also marched snare with the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps in 2010.

Years in Steeline: ROOKIE

Occupation: Small Business Owner

Interests: Some of my interests include teaching drumline at Laurel Highlands HS, watching sports, going to DCI/WGI shows, visiting the OBX, trying new foods, spending time with family/friends, and being a dog dad/chillin' with my golden retriever, Denali.

What are you looking forward to most about being in Steeline?: I'm already having a great time rehearsing with all of the awesome/super talented people I've gotten to know in the Steeline as we prepare for the 2025 season. I'm most looking forward to hyping up the crowd at home games and throwing down some sick beats for Steeler fans in the lot!