Duraloy Welcomes Recent Hires

Duraloy’s growth continues as we welcome another quality group of new hires to the team. Duraloy continues to expand and grow, and we are in need of new employees in all areas of our facility. This quality group is made up of both new hires and internal promotions. We are already impressed with the body of work that we have seen and look forward to what is to come! Welcome to Duraloy!


Christopher Richter - Chris has worked at Duraloy since 2003 on the cleaning floor. Chris is now Duraloy’s Expeditor. His efforts focus on the work flow productivity between all departments, follow-up on material purchases, and work on orders to meet promised delivery dates.

Earl Kinneer - Earl has worked for Duraloy since 2013 in our centrifugal foundry. Earl reports to our Technical Support Manager, Ryan Richter as our Lab Technician. Earl is tasked with the preparation and testing of Duraloy’s Alloys, both to satisfy customer requirements and for research and Development. Earl is a 1992 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Management/Accounting.

Kaytee Wells - Kaytee is a 2015 graduate of Penn State University. Kaytee is our Production/QC Assistant and reports to Production/QC Coordinator, Nancy Killinger. Kaytee helps in the preparation of production and quality documents.

Lynn Brown - Lynn comes to us with many years experience in several different industries. Lynn is our Accounting Clerk and helps with the daily activities of the accounting department, reporting to Kelli Dragovich - Vice President of Finance. Prior to her employment with Duraloy, Lynn spent 20 years working with two large communications companies before stepping into the Oil & Gas Industry in 2009. Since entering the Oil & Gas industry, Lynn has held various positions including Frac Coordinator’s Assistant and Logistics. Lynn brings a long history of experience to Duraloy and we welcome her to our team.

Matthew Contino - Matt graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg in 2017 and an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Westmoreland County Community College in 2021. Matt has previous experience working in accounting departments as well as experience as a purchasing manager. At Duraloy, Matt is our Senior Cost Accountant and reports to Kelli Dragovich - Vice President of Finance. Matt helps assist in the daily activities of the accounting department and provides support in the transition to our new ERP system.

Anna Sowinski- Anna has worked for Duraloy since 2019 in our Customer Service Department and has now been promoted to Proposal/Contracts Coordinator. Anna interfaces with customers on a daily basis, sending out quotes and continuing to provide value to our customers. Anna is a 2019 graduate from Saint Vincent College where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Management with a Minor in Operational Excellence.

Daniel Limpert - Daniel has joined Duraloy as our Product Excellence Engineer. As our Product Excellence Engineer Daniel reports to Ryan Richter, our Technical Support Manager and helps assist in the day to day activities of our Engineering/Quality Departments. Prior to joining the Duraloy team, Daniel interned at DMI Companies as a Manufacturing and Design Engineer. Daniel recently graduated from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College with his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Alexis Palo - Alexis has joined the Duraloy team as our newest Design Engineer. As our Design Engineer, Alexis reports to Lacy Dunmyre, Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer and assists in the day to day activities of the Engineering Department while focusing on solidification and 3D modeling. Alexis graduated from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College with her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to her start at Duraloy, Alexis was a Manufacturing and Design Engineering Intern for DMI Companies.

Meagan Carter - Meagan first began interning for us in 2020, first virtually during the pandemic and then in person in 2021. While interning Meagan worked on projects such as website upgrades and helping with the implementation of our new ERP system. Now at Duraloy full-time Meagan will is one of our Business Systems Analysts and reports to Fiona Carter, Senior Business System Analyst to continue her work on our ERP system and take on various other tasks. Meagan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Penn State New Kensington where she majored in Information Sciences & Technology, with minors in Business, Security and Risk Analysis.

Anthony Lagrotteria - Anthony began interning with us in 2021. As in intern Anthony helped work on our new ERP system and also helped with the implementation of new hardware in the plant and offices. Anthony is now one of our Business Systems Analysts and reports to Fiona Carter, Senior Business System Analyst. Anthony helps with the implementation of new and updated hardware, as well as assists with the implementation of our new ERP system. Anthony graduated from Penn State New Kensington where he majored in Information Sciences & Technology and minored in Security and Risk Analysis.