Laurin M. Baker is Founder and President of The Laurin Baker Group, LLC., in Washington, D.C., and is part of FIA Washington Representatives. He can be contacted by phone at 202-393-8525 or email at lbaker@thelaurinbakergroup.com.

Bill brings more than a decade of journalistic experience to his position as well as a BA in journalism. He has plied his skills at FORGE since it began in 2006.

After completing his MS degree in metallurgical engineering, Reed's industrial career experiences range from steel melting to finishing; bearing manufacture, testing, and heat treatment; and mill-roll manufacture from melting to forging to heat treatment. He brings 30 years of experience to his position.

Editor Dean M. Peters has written extensively on metal working markets and the issues that affect them. Dean brings over 25 years of technical journalistic experience to his position at FORGE. His strong journalistic credentials are enhanced by his BS in metallurgical engineering. He can be reached by e-mailing ForgeEditor@forgemag.com

David Resser (daresser@wegmanlaw.com) practices intellectual-property law and has expertise as a mechanical engineer in foundry equipment manufacturing.