Meet Our Leadership Team

We lead by example, with purpose and our sleeves rolled up.

Our leadership team is actively involved in day-to-day operations, overseeing design and manufacturing as they relate to customer needs across all platforms. With a hands-on approach, a big picture perspective and a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, they ensure our work is done right, the first time and on time.


Rob Mutersbaugh

President & CEO

Rob joined Alliance Steel as President and CEO in 2022.  He has over 30 years of leadership experience in various operational and commercial roles in the truck, automotive, heavy equipment, and oil & gas industries.  Rob ensures that Alliance continues to build an organization and business that focuses on growth, continuous improvement and serving customers.

Eric McMillan

Chief Financial Officer

Eric joined Alliance as Chief Financial Officer in 2020. The 30-year manufacturing veteran oversees all finance, accounting and customer contracts functions for the company. Eric helps ensure Alliance is the best financial partner in the industry for its customers.

Donald Key

Vice President of Sales

As VP of Sales, Don oversees all sales functions and pipeline process of Alliance. A 40-year steel industry veteran, including 30-years at Alliance, Don ensures customer trust and confidence in Alliance valued and long-standing partnerships.

Richelle Frank

Vice President of Operations

Richelle joined the Alliance Steel as Vice President of Operations in 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing engineering and operations across Alliance Steel, ACI, and Associated Steel Group. Richelle came to Alliance with over 27 years of experience in engineering and operations management. Most recently Richelle was Executive Vice President of Operations for Hyliion in Austin, Texas. Richelle is a graduate of Michigan Technological University.

Jamie Adamson

Chief Information Officer

Named Chief Information Officer in 2022, Jamie joined Alliance with 23 years of experience in IT ranging from ERP/application administration to data architecture and analytics. Jamie is an Oklahoma State graduate and was most recently the Director of Technology for Red Bluff Resources here in Oklahoma City. Jamie is responsible for the development and implementation of IT policies, procedures, and systems, and for ensuring that Alliance’s IT infrastructure is aligned with its business goals.

Joseph Balla

Director of Human Resources

Joining Alliance as the Human Resources Manager in 2022, Joseph became Director of Human Resources in 2023.  Joseph leads the Human Resources department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy.

Keith Shedd

Chief Engineer

As Chief Engineer, Keith oversees all engineering practices for Alliance, as well as all customer facing project integration. Calling on 38 years of experience in the steel industry, he manages scheduling projects, training engineers, implementing standards, developing projects and resolving customer issues while leading a team of 12 engineers. Keith joined Alliance in 2019, spending the previous 16 years as Chief Engineer at partner company ACI.

Toby Maher

Engineering Operations Manager

An Alliance lifer, Toby has spent his entire 24-year steel career with the company. He is responsible for scheduling and coordinating the engineering department, assisting with sales engineering support and providing engineering support through the customer service process.

John Ross Deinhardt

Director of Manufacturing

Named Director of Manufacturing in 2020, John oversees the manufacturing process, monitoring workflow and assembly methods to drive process improvements. He also manages staffing, scheduling and training while ensuring that manufacturing performance, quality and safety goals are met. John works to provide a positive work environment that promotes safety, growth, and goal attainment in pursuit of on-time delivery and continuous improvement for Alliance customers.