Extreme Steel Inc. (ESI) has announced two strategic leadership promotions designed to further build our enterprise operations, enhance project delivery, and support continued growth across the architectural and structural steel industry.
At ESI, Building American Excellence means setting and exceeding performance standards through the right people, the right tools, and the right ideas. These promotions reflect that commitment—investing in proven leaders who help advance operational discipline, drive process consistency, and deliver high-quality outcomes for customers across complex structural steel projects.
Scotty Christensen Promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations
Scotty Christensen has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations, bringing more than 25 years of industry experience to his expanded role. Christensen has played a critical role in the integration of Superior Iron Works, strengthening customer relationships, and helping build a record-high contractual backlog.
As EVP of Operations, Christensen will lead ESI’s enterprise-wide operations, overseeing coordination across teams, facilities, and functions to support safe, efficient execution at scale. His leadership will also continue to support business development responsibilities, helping ensure operational strength aligns with customer needs and project opportunities.
This appointment reinforces ESI’s focus on operational excellence—pairing experienced leadership with the tools and systems required to maintain quality, improve efficiency, and meet demanding schedules.
Mark Brumagim Promoted to Senior Vice President of Project Management
Mark Brumagim has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Project Management. With more than 30 years of experience in the structural steel industry, Brumagim has been invaluable in the leadership and development of ESI’s Project Management organization. He has managed several large, strategic projects for key customers and provided insights and counsel to ownership and ESI leadership.
In his new role, Brumagim will lead the consolidated enterprise-wide Project Management organization, uniting legacy Superior Iron Works and ESI project management staff. This alignment supports stronger process improvement, better standardization, and clearer communication—helping projects run smoothly from preconstruction planning through final installation.
For customers and stakeholders, a consolidated PM structure helps create more consistent execution, more predictable workflows, and stronger accountability across every phase of the project lifecycle.
Amplifying a Vertically Integrated Steel Model
These leadership promotions also reinforce ESI’s vertically integrated operating model. By aligning detailing, fabrication, logistics, and erection under a unified operational strategy, ESI is positioned to improve coordination, enhance quality control, and increase schedule certainty—especially on complex steel projects that require tight sequencing and disciplined execution.
“Vertical integration enables ESI to reduce handoff risk, maintain visibility across the full workflow, and respond quickly when project requirements shift,” says Jeff Shiring, owner, ESI. “It also supports stronger planning across material procurement, shop schedules, field readiness, and delivery timing—key drivers of cost control and performance in today’s construction environment.”
The Future of Building American Excellence
ESI’s growth is powered by more than capacity—it’s driven by a commitment to continuously raising the standard. That includes investing in experienced leaders, advancing smart technologies, and refining processes that help teams work safer, faster, and more consistently.
“By promoting Christensen and Brumagim into expanded leadership roles, ESI is doubling down on the pillars behind its mission: the right people, the right tools, and the right ideas,” continues Shiring. “Together, these pillars strengthen enterprise alignment, reinforce project accountability, and support the reliable delivery customers expect from a modern structural steel partner.”
Extreme Steel’s leadership team is supported by a deep bench of experienced professionals across operations, project management, engineering, and field execution. Meet the rest of ESI’s experienced team here.
As Extreme Steel continues to expand its footprint and capabilities, these leadership advancements help ensure the organization remains positioned for disciplined growth and customer-focused execution—supporting projects that build communities, strengthen infrastructure, and advance industry standards.
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