Heather Metzger
Inside Sales Associate
From putting together quotes to shipping coordination, Heather is dedicated to providing excellent service to our customers as an Inside Sales Representative.
Heather considers herself a big history buff and loves spending time outdoors golfing or camping with her fiancé. She’d love to travel the United States by RV to explore different historical places, with Washington DC being at the top of her bucket list.
From putting together quotes to shipping coordination, Heather is dedicated to providing excellent service to our customers as an Inside Sales Representative.
Heather considers herself a big history buff and loves spending time outdoors golfing or camping with her fiancé. She’d love to travel the United States by RV to explore different historical places, with Washington DC being at the top of her bucket list.
Tim Robbins
Manager – Sales & Engineering
Tim is instrumental in the development of our sales and marketing strategy and ensuring Erie Bronze stays on top with our customers as we continue to branch out into new products and regions.
As a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan growing up in a Miami Dolphins household, Tim has always been competitive when it comes to sports. Playing basketball with his children is certainly no exception – luckily for Tim, they even let him win now and then!
Tim is instrumental in the development of our sales and marketing strategy and ensuring Erie Bronze stays on top with our customers as we continue to branch out into new products and regions.
As a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan growing up in a Miami Dolphins household, Tim has always been competitive when it comes to sports. Playing basketball with his children is certainly no exception – luckily for Tim, they even let him win now and then!
Amber Evanoff
Business Operations Manager
Amber is our jack-of-all-trades for office related tasks. She is a part of our sales and marketing team, along with handling human resources and our ERP system to help us keep things running smoothly.
Amber loves country music and attending concerts by her favorite artists, Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney. When she’s not screaming stage-side, she’s happy relaxing at home with her husband Alex, daughter Evelyn, and their dogs by her side.
Amber is our jack-of-all-trades for office related tasks. She is a part of our sales and marketing team, along with handling human resources and our ERP system to help us keep things running smoothly.
Amber loves country music and attending concerts by her favorite artists, Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney. When she’s not screaming stage-side, she’s happy relaxing at home with her husband Alex, daughter Evelyn, and their dogs by her side.
Matt Firster
Manager – Engineering & Quality
Matt concentrates on quality and engineering for Erie Bronze. He is always looking for ways to improve our casting designs, increase yields, and reduce internal scrap.
Back in middle school, Matt and his dad started rebuilding the engine on a ’65 Mustang GT Fastback. When Matt graduated from college, it became his and he still considers it one of the greatest gifts he’s ever received, aside from his beautiful daughters of course.
Matt concentrates on quality and engineering for Erie Bronze. He is always looking for ways to improve our casting designs, increase yields, and reduce internal scrap.
Back in middle school, Matt and his dad started rebuilding the engine on a ’65 Mustang GT Fastback. When Matt graduated from college, it became his and he still considers it one of the greatest gifts he’s ever received, aside from his beautiful daughters of course.
Brad White
Purchasing Manager
As Purchasing Manager at Erie Bronze, Brad is known as “Mr. Buyer,” determining the right price and the right time to purchase raw materials and supplies for the foundry.
A self-proclaimed train enthusiast, this National Model Railroad Association member loves building railroad models and taking in the real thing with train rides all over the country.
As Purchasing Manager at Erie Bronze, Brad is known as “Mr. Buyer,” determining the right price and the right time to purchase raw materials and supplies for the foundry.
A self-proclaimed train enthusiast, this National Model Railroad Association member loves building railroad models and taking in the real thing with train rides all over the country.
C.R. "Chip" Shamburg
Vice President & General Manager
As Vice President & General Manager, Chip is involved in it all, from working with the sales and operations teams to visiting our customers – both domestic and international.
When Chip’s not working, he loves spending time with his family. Their favorite travel spots are New York City, Nashville, or anywhere with a nice golf course. He sadly claims his top 100 list is still missing a lot of checkmarks.
As Vice President & General Manager, Chip is involved in it all, from working with the sales and operations teams to visiting our customers – both domestic and international.
When Chip’s not working, he loves spending time with his family. Their favorite travel spots are New York City, Nashville, or anywhere with a nice golf course. He sadly claims his top 100 list is still missing a lot of checkmarks.
Mark Watson
Operations Manager
Mark has been with Erie Bronze for over 30 years and loves his job of overseeing the entire foundry operation, setting the production schedule, and working with our Quality and Engineering staff on hard to cast items.
Mark is a huge outdoorsman who loves to hunt, fish, and camp. When he isn’t relaxing in the great outdoors, he hits the road on his Harley Street Glide with his wife Patty. They enjoy attending various motorcycle rallies in the area.
Mark has been with Erie Bronze for over 30 years and loves his job of overseeing the entire foundry operation, setting the production schedule, and working with our Quality and Engineering staff on hard to cast items.
Mark is a huge outdoorsman who loves to hunt, fish, and camp. When he isn’t relaxing in the great outdoors, he hits the road on his Harley Street Glide with his wife Patty. They enjoy attending various motorcycle rallies in the area.