Board Bio's

Daniel Kendall

Daniel Kendall, President of ABC Metals Inc., was elected to the CBSA Board of Directors in April 2007 and currently serves as Treasurer in addition to chairing the Supplier Relations Committee. The most rewarding aspects of his affiliation with CBSA are the relationships and friendships he has made in our industry.

Dan began serving as President of ABC Metals in 2003 following more than 20 years in a variety of capacities of increasing responsibility with the company. He joined the company in 1982 as a truck driver and prior to his current position, also served as slitter operator and setup before assuming the role of warehouse manager of the Logansport servicenter. His broad experience in operations coupled with formal education at Indiana University have given Dan a view and knowledge of the business that is unique in our industry. Dan and his wife Debbie are parents of two grown children.

ABC has also grown under Dan’s leadership and direction. From its original servicenter in Logansport where its corporate headquarters are located, ABC has expanded its operations to more effectively serve the North American markets. The company’s El Paso, TX, servicenter was established in 2002, followed by the creation of its Pharr, TX, servicenter in 2005. More than just its geographic footprint, record of excellent quality and responsiveness to its customers’ needs, ABC Metal’s success can be attributed to the value it places on integrity, commitment and service – the cornerstones of its relationships with all stakeholders. He relates, “I believe to be successful in our industry you must foster relationships. It isn’t about selling business to business but rather it’s about providing real value in the business relationship from person to person.”

Scott F. Immell

Scott F. Immell, President and Majority Owner of Scioto Metals Inc., was elected Secretary at the 2007 convention. Returning to the Board of Directors after serving an earlier five-year term, Scott is a long-time supporter of CBSA. He was previously involved with several committees, chairing the Members Operations Committee, and serving as Convention Chairman.

Scioto Metals service center is located in Lewis Center, OH, a suburb of Columbus. Founded in 1969, specializing in slitting, cutting to length, and edge conditioning of non-ferrous metals. Scott joined Scioto in 1983 in a sales capacity following graduation from Ohio University. After serving in a number of capacities including sales, purchasing, and production, Scott was named Vice President of Materials in 1992 and eventually appointed President in 1997.

Scott, his wife Sarah, and their three children reside in Dublin, OH.

Richard Farmer

Richard L. Farmer, Co-President of Farmer’s Copper Ltd., was elected to the CBSA Board of Directors, serving as Treasurer. Prior to being elected as Treasurer, Richard served four years on the board, one as secretary, while volunteering on several committees, and is currently Chairmen of the Membership Committee.
 
During Richard‘s teenage years, he worked for his family business (Farmer’s Marine Copper Work’s Inc.) as a mechanics helper, warehousemen and a delivery driver. In 1983, he graduated from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, receiving a BBA degree, emphasis in Marketing. After graduating, Richard immediately started his career at the family’s newly founded company Farmer’s Copper & Industrial Supply Inc. Richard started in the city sales office, handling local sales of steel pipe, fittings and structural steel and after spending a few short years at the city sales desk, he moved into selling copper alloys. In 1996, he became Vice-President of Sales, managing the sales department, leading up to 2004 where Richard was named Co-President of Farmer’s Copper Ltd.

Richard, being a third generation owner and descendent of a coppersmith, enjoys working and growing the family business with his brothers Bob, Bruce Jr. and Keith, along with his daughter Katherine. Richard and his wife Barbara reside on Tiki Island, near Galveston, Texas and enjoy spending time with their children Katherine and Tim, and their grandson Trevor.

Frank Kevane

Frank Kevane, president and CEO of TKMNA – Copper and Brass Sales Division, has been with the company for 30 plus years in various marketing, sales and management positions. Alongside copper and brass products, the company also supplies aluminum and stainless steel alloys. Frank previously served on the Board of Directors and now as an officer. He has been married to Aileen for 36 years and they have two children, Greg and Aileen, and four grandchildren. His interests include golf, reading and family activities. 

Daniel Erck

A native of New Jersey, Dan attended Kean University and received his bachelor of science degree in Management Science.

Dan joined Cambridge Lee in 1985 as Regional Sales Manager of the New York-New Jersey metro area, subsequently promoted to New Jersey Branch Manager in 1990. Dan re-located to Boston, MA in 1995 assuming his current position.

Prior to joining Cambridge Lee, Dan was territory manager with Edgcomb Metals, Bensalem, PA, from 1980 to 1985. He began his metals career with Vincent Brass and Aluminum, Union, NJ in 1973.

Dan and his wife Christine currently live in Sinking Spring, PA, having re-located from Boston in 2002 to Cambridge Lee’s Reading, PA, office. Their daughter, Jessica, resides in Pennsylvania. Their son, Alan, lives in New Jersey with his wife and their twins, Cassidy and Dylan.

Dan enjoys sports, and he and Christine travel whenever they can.