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: 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!!!