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, 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

Drumming History: The Project 2005, Penn State Indoor Drumline 2006-2009 (Member) & 2011 - 2012 (Instructor), UPMC Actuarial Resident Desk Drummer 2018 - Present

Years in Steeline: 7

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: 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: ‘17-‘20 University of Alabama Million Dollar Band

Years in Steeline: 4

Occupation: Attorney

Interests: I like cooking a nice meal, playing chess, and watching baseball.

Hometown: Morgantown, WV

Drumming History: Rudimental percussion has been a part of my life for over 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: 1

Occupation: Small Business Owner

Interests: Outside of Steeline I enjoy teaching drums at Laurel Highlands HS, going to DCI/WGI shows, spontaneous vacations to Disney/OBX, trying new foods, and most of all spending time with my family and friends!

Favorite Steeline Memory?: The post game victory performance in front of the stadium after defeating the Ravens and securing a home playoff game last season! The crowd was electric!!!

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Drumming History:16 Years (incl. Fairbanks Red Hackle Bagpipe Band 2016-2017, The Ohio State University Athletic Band 2018-2022, TBDBITL 2020)

Years in Steeline: 1 Year

Occupation: Electrical Engineer

Interests: Landscape painting, D&D, video games, learning Chinese

What are you looking forward to most about being in Steeline?:Drummin 😎

Snare Alternate

Hometown: Havelock, NC

Drumming History: I marched snare throughout high school, and before aging out, I also performed with Craven Indoor Percussion and Forza East Percussion (both of which were WGI ensembles based in NC).

Years in Steeline: 1

Occupation: Higher Education

Interests: Snuggling with my dogs, hanging with friends, playing cozy video games, and performing with other Pittsburgh-based wind ensembles and orchestras.

What is your favorite Steeline memory?: Performing on the official NFL Draft stage in front of hundreds of thousands of people seems pretty hard to top!

Snare Alternate

Hometown: Westlake, OH

Drumming History: I was a member of the front ensembles for Palmetto Percussion (WGI) in ‘09, and Spirit of Atlanta (DCI) in ‘14. Marched 3 years in the drumline and got my Music Ed degree from the University of South Carolina. I was a band director in SC for 7 years and on staff with Civitas Independent (WGI) before moving to Ohio where I still teach music.

Years in Steeline: ROOKIE

Occupation: Music Teacher

Interests: I love to spend time with my wife and pup, being “Disney Adults” together, and exploring new places.

What are you looking forward to the most about Steeline?: I’m looking forward to drumming with a group of talented musicians again who just love to drum and cheer on the Steelers!

Quad Section Leader & Ensemble Leader

Hometown: Saegerstown, PA

Drumming History: 25+ years

Years in Steeline: 13 (founding member)

Occupation: Photographer & Percussion Teacher

Interests: Tuning, Disc Golf, Billiards, Kayaking, Relaxing.

Hometown: Overland Park, KS

Drumming History: Drumming for a total 19 years, mostly in Kansas and at the University of Pittsburgh before Steeline.

Years in Steeline: 7

Occupation: R&D Scientist

Interests: Chemistry, Running, Traveling, Video Games, & Eating

Favorite Steeline Memory: Watching Scott Day catch his stick in Bradshaw (every time).

Hometown: Pittsburgh

Drumming History:  My drumming career started at North Allegheny High School, where I did marching band and indoor percussion for 3 years. I then moved on to the Penn State Blue Band drumline, where I marched 5 seasons and was section leader for two. I also marched two years of White Sabers (then-DCA) in 2018 and 19.

Years in Steeline: 2

Occupation: Data Analyst

Interests: I am a big fan of anything outdoors, lately that has been disc golf, pickle ball, and paddle boarding. When the weather does not cooperate, I enjoy hanging out at home with my two cats!

Favorite Steeline Memory: The first game of my rookie season, I forgot my jersey and had to wear the 3XL spare. It was comically large on me and I’ve never forgotten my jersey since!

Hometown: Westmoreland City

Drumming History:  Gateway High School 09-12, IUP 12-15, Hawthorne Caballeros 15, Matrix 16, PSUid 15, TRIP 13.

Years in Steeline: 11

Occupation: Human Resources

Interests: Disc Golf, Kayaking, Video Games, building Legos, playing Magic the Gathering

Favorite Steeline Memory: Playing on the field at the Penguins Stadium Series game in 2016? I think?

Quad Alternate

Hometown: Mars, PA

Drumming History:  12 years of drumming experience at Mars High, Edinboro University, and the Pittsburgh Steeline!

Years in Steeline: 4

Occupation: Filmmaker, photographer, student, drumline technician, line cook

Interests: I love making movies and other A/V content, as well as playing D&D, writing, Taekwondo, HEMA, making coffee, and spending time with my family!

Favorite Steeline Memory: Every parade in Wampum PA!!!

Quad Alternate

Hometown: New Castle, PA

Drumming History:  I have 25 years of drumming experience and aside from joining every band and ensemble I could in high school, I’ve also performed as a member of several hard rock cover bands and brass bands over the years. I’m currently the Assistant Marching Band/Percussion Ensemble Director at Laurel High School and perform regularly in local pit orchestras.

Years in Steeline: ROOKIE

Occupation: Software Architect

Interests: I enjoy spending time at home with my family, playing guitar, writing music, taking on DIY projects, and constantly learning something new.

What are you looking forward to most about being in Steeline?: Performing with a group of people sharing a passion for marching percussion and becoming a better musician in the process!

Quad Alternate

Hometown: Wheeling, WV

Drumming History:  I’ve been drumming for 11 years, and have played in drumlines for 10 of those years while attending school. I was lucky to be able to take drumset lessons early on in my development, leading to my love of playing live music. I’ve played drums in Pittsburgh death metal band Reduced to Dust and hardcore band Cemented in Fear, playing across the East Coast, and on the West Coast. The energy of good heavy music and playing in drumlines share a common intensity that I appreciate and enjoy.

Years in Steeline: ROOKIE

Occupation: Drumline instructor at St. Clairsville High School (St. Clairsville, OH), marching percussion composer/arranger

Interests: I like to take walks, hike, and play my guitar when I have a chance.

What are you looking forward to most about being in Steeline?: Being able to watch myself grow as a musician along with an incredibly talented group of people. Especially looking forward to my first game opportunity.

Bass 1

Hometown: Monroeville

Drumming History: 13 years, Connellsville Area High school alum and drumline instructor, Saint Vincent College marching band alum

Years in Steeline: 3

Occupation: Mechanical Engineer

Interests: Hiking, camping, tinkering, fostering senior dogs

Favorite Steeline Memory: Wonderful Wanda’s 100th birthday celebration.

Bass 2

Hometown: Steeler Nation

Drumming History: Drumming for more than a 2 decades. From middle and high school to independent groups like White Sabers, Hawthorne Caballeros, Penn State Indoor Drumline, Matrix Open. Worked as a bass tech for multiple high schools, indoor groups and drum corps in central PA, New Jersey, and New York. Played professionally with the Jacksonville Jaguars drumline as well.

Years in Steeline: ROOKIE

Occupation: Software Engineer

Interests: Read, watch movies, play video games, and hang out with my wife and daughter.

What are you looking forward to most about Steeline?: The first game

Bass 3

Hometown: Richmond, OH

Drumming History: I've been playing drums since 1978 (yeah, I'm old). Played bass, quads, and snare at Wintersville HS. Played quads for Bluecoats from 1986-88, 2014/15 with Rhythm IN BLUE (Bluecoats alumni), and the 2022 Bluecoats 50th anniversary alumni corps. I also played bass steel pans in a local steel drum band for a few years around 2014.

Years in Steeline: 12 (commuting weekly from Ohio)

Occupation: Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Company

Interests: I'm a pretty simple person. Just kinda hang out with my wife and daughter. I enjoy doing home improvement projects if given the opportunity.

Favorite Steeline Memory: Oh geez, there are so many. We do some really cool and interesting side gigs, too many to mention. But probably my favorite memory is: I gave one of my sticks to a random little girl at a game a couple years ago. At one of the preseason games the following year she and her dad sought me out, told me how much she loves the stick, and took a picture with me. He told me that she has the stick displayed on a shelf with her girly toys. Then later in the season they came to another game and brought the stick that I was able to sign for her. That's the best part of what we do. I also have to add that getting to travel to Ireland last year to perform with the Steeline was a once in a lifetime experience.

Bass 4

Hometown: Wellsburg, WV

Drumming History: I've been drumming for 18 years. 3 years of high school band. Primarily play metal/punk drum set. Currently play in death metal band Raven Mocker.

Years in Steeline: 5

Occupation: Cardiac Monitor Tech

Interests: Running, hiking, video games, learning new music/instruments.

Favorite Steeline Memory: Immaculate Reception 50th Anniversary game

Bass 5

Hometown: Brentwood, PA

Drumming History: 26 years

Years in Steeline: 13 (founding member)

Occupation: Construction

Interests: Food, beer

Bass Alternate

Hometown: Apollo, PA

Drumming History:  Kiski Area High School, Three Rivers indoor Percussion, Matrix Open Percussion 

Years in Steeline: 4

Occupation: Plastering Contractor

Interests: Fishing

Favorite Steeline Memory: Seeing Troy Polumalu and Bill Cower

Bass/Boom Section Leader

Hometown: Enon Valley, PA

Drumming History: As well as being a music educator for 26 years, Ken has performed with groups as varied as the Youngstown State University Marching Pride, the rock band Whetstone, the Lawrence County Brass, the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, and in pit orchestras all over Eastern Ohio and Western PA.

Years in Steeline: 7

Occupation: Elementary Band Director

Interests: Reading, hiking, biking, geocaching, building Lego and spending time with my family

Favorite Steeline Memory: When all my family and friends came to see me play at my first game.

Hometown: Leetsdale, PA

Drumming History: I've been drumming for 18 years and I am a Drum Instructor for West Alleghney High School

Years in Steeline: 4

Occupation: Operator for the local 66

Interests: Playing video games and spending time with my girlfriend

Favorite Steeline Memory: The first victory set of my first regular season. Also catching a ball from Russ last year.

Hometown: Center Township, PA

Drumming History: I’ve been a member of the Steeline for 4 years as part of the Boom Squad. Before joining the group, I was in the Geneva College Marching Band where I played snare. I also play in a few musicals every year.

Years in Steeline: 4

Occupation: Environmental Engineer

Interests: When I’m not at Steeline, I enjoy trying to find opportunities to travel to and explore new places with family and friends (While still finding time to practice).

Favorite Steeline Memory: My favorite memory with the Steeline is when we were able to be a part of the Today Show after a game.

Hometown: New Castle, PA

Drumming History: I have been playing drums since elementary school. I played bass and snare drum in marching band in high-school, and was in a band while in college.

Years in Steeline: 1

Occupation: Family Nurse Practitioner

Interests: Spend time with my family, Play video games, Magic the Gathering

Favorite Steeline memory: Performing at the Draft

Boom Alt

Hometown: Pittsburgh (Edgewood/Regent Square)

Drumming History: I've been playing drums since middle school but didn't really even know what drumline was until highschool. I played bass 1 at Allderdice and then played bass 5 with Boston University (though I actually was enrolled at another school).

Years in Steeline: 2

Occupation: Video game programmer

Interests: Could probably guess from my job title but I play video games! I also travel quite a bit with my partner, especially to visit zoos!

Favorite Steeline Memory: High fiving Patrick Queen right after he forced and recovered a fumble last year.

Bass/Boom Alt

Hometown: Beaver Falls, PA

Drumming History: I’ve been playing drums my whole life. But I started seriously playing in 5th grade. Then I played in middle school and high school, being a part of every ensemble I could (marching band, concert band, jazz band, etc). Now I’m in college continuing my education while still filling my schedule with band related activities.

Years in Steeline: ROOKIE

Occupation: Student at RMU

Interests: Outside of the Steeline, I also play with my band Bot Lobby as we start looking for gigs around the greater Pittsburgh region. I also like to play video games and basketball with my friends.

What are you looking forward to most about Steeline?: Playing drums for the greatest football out there and hyping up Steeler Nation.

Cymbal Section Leader

Hometown: Latrobe, PA

Drumming History: Penn State Blue Band, Pittsburgh Steeline. Several school and community theater production

Years in Steeline: 13 (founding member)

Occupation: Music Teacher

Interests: Golf, watch sporting events live and on tv, listening to the tenors tune

Favorite Steeline Memory: Pat McAfee yelling “you guys ****ing rock!” as he ran out of the visitor’s tunnel one time

Cymbal Co-Section Leader

Hometown: Brentwood, PA

Drumming History: 15 years of playing cymbals: Three Rivers Indoor Percussion, Penn State Indoor Drumline, IUP Drumline

Years in Steeline: 10

Occupation: Disability Advocate

Interests: Create and explore art, advocate for mental health and disability rights, visit local coffee shops, enjoy nature, spend time with family, friends, and my cat

Favorite Steeline Memory: Franco Harris showing up to a gig at random and dancing with us, the trip the Ireland, and any and all Irish Center memories.

Hometown: Robinson Township, PA

Drumming History: 14 years

Years in Steeline: 3

Occupation: Quality Technician

Interests: Pittsburgh sports teams, playing musical instruments (piano, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, ukulele, accordion), Aerosmith and bar trivia

Favorite Steeline Memory: The Steelers defeating Tom Brady & the Buccaneers in 2022 or the Third Annual Comedy Jam

Hometown: Mars

Drumming History: Mars Indoor Percussion, Matrix Open, Matrix World

Years in Steeline: 2

Occupation: EMT

Interests: I enjoy playing hockey and learning new board games in my free time

Favorite Steeline Memory: Getting to go to my first Steelers game ever against the Bills Preseason in 2023

Hometown: Mesa, AZ

Drumming History: 13 years; school, university, teaching, Steeline

Years in Steeline: 1

Occupation: Fixer, problem-solver

Interests: Support local food and live music, read in bars, knit in public

Favorite Steeline Memory: Terry Bradshaw dancing to our beats

Cymbal Alt

Hometown: Beaver Falls, PA

Drumming History: 4 years with the Syracuse University Drumline

Years in Steeline: ROOKIE

Occupation: e-Commerce & Digital Marketing Manager

Interests: DIY & local concerts, sports (watching & playing), thrifting, hiking, mixed media art, and bonding with my dog.

What are you looking forward to most about Steeline?: I am looking forward to entertaining the Steelers fan and experiencing game day.

Hype Man

Hometown: Johnson City, TN

Drumming experience: 1 year of snare in 7th grade ensemble; 3 months of lessons in high school before quitting

Years in Steeline: 5

Occupation: Master Data Specialist

Interests: Supporting Pittsburgh sports, playing video games, hanging out with my cat and bunnies

Favorite Steeline memory: Christmas Eve win vs the Raiders in 2022, Winning the AFC north in 2025

Production Assistant

Hometown: Erie, PA

Drumming experience: 30 years performing and instructing

Years in Steeline: 7

Occupation: Teacher

Interests: Steelers, Percussion, Camping