Mario an extensive business, engineering and purchasing background. The first 25 years of his career were spent in technology, included CEO of a start-up computer business. Since 2000 he has been Director of Purchasing for Nordyne (HVAC), VP of Purchasing for Gibraltar Strip Steel and VP of Purchasing for Metal Sales (Steel). Mario is currently Principal of Briccetti & Associates, a supply chain consulting firm and a contributing writer to the Steel Market Update newsletter.