James is a St. Louis native who made an interesting pivot from the medical sales industry to steel when he joined American Piping Products in 2010 — and it turns out the transition suited him just fine. Armed with a degree in finance and a background in relationship-driven sales, he brought a sharp, consultative approach to an industry that rewards exactly that. More than 15 years later, he’s still here, and still energized by the fact that no two days on the job are ever quite the same.
For James, it’s the daily variety and challenge that keeps the work interesting. The steel industry has a way of presenting new problems to solve at a consistent clip, and he genuinely enjoys that dynamic — finding the right solution for each customer, each situation, each day.
Outside the office, James’s world revolves around his wife and two sons. If his boys are on the ice or on the baseball diamond, there’s a good chance James is in the stands cheering them on. When he can steal some time for himself, he’s most at home outdoors — fishing or hunting. And when it’s time for a family vacation, Navarre Beach, Florida is the destination of choice — one of the Gulf Coast’s best kept secrets, and apparently James is in on it.