Education & Experience
- BA Philosophy w/ Journalism Minor; University of Denver
- USMC Veteran
- 6 years – Oilfield downhole operations
- 4 years Technical Coordinator & Content Writer
- Master Galvanizer
- AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector Level 1
What I Enjoy Most About My Job
I enjoy interacting with people from all over the world with a common interest in protecting steel. Also, the technical deep dives I get to participate in always keep me on my toes.
My Most Significant Contribution to Our Members/Industry
The Technical department is involved in, and aware of, many research and development projects that are relevant to our industry. Taking information from these projects and working with the marketing department to make the content palatable to the layman is a challenging but rewarding endeavor.
What I Consider the Most Interesting/Impactful Thing about HDG
Just like any other resource, it is important to use steel wisely. With so many environmental concerns on the horizon these days, extending the life of steel and the industries it supports is vastly more impactful than switching to paper straws.
Other Interesting Things that Shape My Life
Depending on the season, skiing, hunting, and riding motorcycles are the things I look forward to. When the weather isn’t great or hunting season is over, I am constantly reading and looking for the next great book. I also have a spoiled 95 lbs. Cane Corso (dog) named Cleo that requires constant walks, snacks, and attention.
Random Facts
The dude abides.
Words of Wisdom
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Don't teach a man how to fish and you feed yourself. He's a grown man, fishing's not that hard." - Ron Swanson
Favorite Quote
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
Recent KnowledgeBase Articles by Brandon
- Optimizing Turnaround Time for Steel to be Galvanized
- Dissimilar Metals in Concrete
- Galvanizing Castings
- Duplex Systems: Paint or Powder Coating Over HDG
- Determining & Overcoming the Size Limitations of Hot-Dip Galvanizing
- Now Available: Kettle Failure Mitigation and Remediation and the Workplace Safety Metrics 2023 Survey Report
- Masking Products for Galvanized Steel
- HDG in Coastal Climates
- Skimmings Inside Hollow Structures
- The Progressive Dip Process
- Hot-Dip Galvanizing in the Hydropower Industry
- Examples of Natural Weathering on HDG Appearance
- Cellular Beams in HDG Steel Parking Structures
- Hot-Dip Galvanizing in the Wind Power Industry
- Galvanizing Stainless Steel
- Galvanizing Weathering Steel
- Stout Knife Testing
- Is Zinc Necessary for a Healthy Body?
- Venting and Drainage Holes in Square and Circular Tubular Assemblies
- Understanding A123 & Intended Use
- The Resilience of Hot-Dip Galvanized Structures in Wildfires
- Using Tarps to Prevent Wet Storage Stain
- Are MIL specifications and ASTM Specifications Equivalent?
- Coating Thickness and Weight Conversions Simplified (Metric to Imperial)
- Zinc & Household Items FAQ