A Seasoned Leadership Team

Andrew R. Lane

President & CEO

MRC Global since 2008

Mr. Lane has served as our president and chief executive officer (CEO) since September 2008. He has also served as a director of MRC Global Inc. since September 2008 and was the chairman of our Board from December 2009 to April 2016. From December 2004 to December 2007, he served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Halliburton Company, an international, oilfield services firm. Prior to that, he held a variety of leadership roles within Halliburton. Mr. Lane received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Southern Methodist University in 1981 (cum laude). He also completed the Advanced Management Program (A.M.P.) at Harvard Business School in 2000.

James E. Braun

Executive VP & CFO

MRC Global since 2011

James E. Braun has served as our executive vice president and chief financial officer since November 2011. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Braun served as chief financial officer of Newpark Resources, Inc. since 2006. Newpark provides drilling fluids and other products and services to the oil and gas exploration and production industry, both inside and outside of the U.S. Before joining Newpark, Mr. Braun was chief financial officer of Baker Oil Tools, one of the largest divisions of Baker Hughes Incorporated, a leading provider of drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production products and services to the worldwide oil and gas industry. From 1998 until 2002, he was vice president, finance and administration, of Baker Petrolite, the oilfield specialty chemical business division of Baker Hughes. Previously, he served as vice president and controller of Baker Hughes. Mr. Braun is a CPA and was formerly a partner with Deloitte & Touche. Mr. Braun received a B.A. in accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Daniel J. Churay

Executive VP Corporate Affairs, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

MRC Global since 2011

Daniel J. Churay has served as our executive vice president corporate affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary since 2011. In his current role, Mr. Churay manages the company’s human resources, legal, risk compliance, corporate services and external and government affairs functions. He also acts as corporate secretary to the company’s board of directors. He previously served as president and CEO of Rex Energy Corporation, an independent oil and gas company; executive vice president, general counsel and secretary of YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 transportation and logistics company; and deputy general counsel and assistant secretary of Baker Hughes Incorporated, a Fortune 500 company that provides products and services to the petroleum and continuous process industries. Mr. Churay was counsel at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, now part of Norton Rose Fulbright. Mr. Churay received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Texas and a juris doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center, where he was a member of the Law Review.

Grant Bates

Senior VP Canada, International & Operational Excellence

MRC Global since 2000

Grant Bates is our senior vice president of operations, international and Canada, & operational excellence. In this role, he is responsible for our international and Canadian operations in addition to the global quality, safety, health and environment (QHSE) and our transportation, warehouse operations, business processes and customer implementation teams.

Mr. Bates previously led our Canada region and served as regional vice president of the Australasian region. Mr. Bates joined MRC Global in March 2012 through the acquisition of OneSteel Piping Systems. Prior to the acquisition, Mr. Bates served as the National Manager of OneSteel Piping Systems. He has more than a decade of experience in manufacturing and distribution in a variety of management roles, including several years as a business analyst and consulting engineer. Mr. Bates holds a B.E. in mechanical engineering from the University of Newcastle, a Graduate diploma in management from Deakin and a Master of business administration from Deakin University.

John Bowhay

Senior VP Supply Chain Management, Valve and Technical Product Sales

MRC Global since 2002

John Bowhay is our senior vice president of supply chain management, valve and technical product sales. He previously served as senior vice president of Asia Pacific and Middle East operations. Before that, Mr. Bowhay served as vice president of European operations since August 2013. Prior to this role, Mr. Bowhay served as the managing director for our United Kingdom operations and prior to that role, he was the vice president of sales in the UK. He brings more than 31 years of industry experience and valve expertise to the MRC Global team. Mr. Bowhay attended the London Business School.

Robert W. Stein

Senior VP Business Development

MRC Global since 1984

Robert Stein is our senior vice president of business development. He previously led our downstream and integrated supply teams. Prior to that, Mr. Stein led our US Southwestern region operations. He has been part of MRC Global since 1984 and has served in a variety of roles including regional and branch management, downstream business development, project services and integrated supply. Mr. Stein received a B.B.A. in business management from Sam Houston State University.

Karl Witt

Senior VP - US Operations

MRC Global since 1980

Karl Witt is our senior vice president of U.S. operations. Prior to that, he served in a variety of roles including seven years as regional vice president of the Eastern region and seven years as regional vice president of the Midwest subregion as well as warehouse manager, outside sales representative, branch manager and vice president of operations with Joliet Valves, which was acquired by McJunkin Red Man Corporation (a predecessor to the Company) in 2001. Mr. Witt attended South Suburban College in Chicago.

Bob Balzer

Vice President - BD Upstream

MRC Global since 1986

Bob Balzer has led our upstream business development team since June 2013. Prior to this role, he served as our senior vice president of global operational processes beginning in September 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Balzer served as regional vice president of the West Coast U.S. subregion. Throughout his career at MRC Global, he has served as branch manager and regional manager in the West Coast region. Before his time with MRC Global, he held various positions at National Supply in the Rocky Mountain area from 1981-1985. Mr. Balzer holds a B.S. in business from Montana State University.

Mike Chamberlain

Vice President - BD Downstream, Projects & Integrated Supply

MRC Global since 1988

Mike Chamberlain leads our downstream, projects and integrated supply business development team. Prior to this role, Mr. Chamberlain led our US Gulf Coast region operations. He began his MRC Global career in 1988 and has served in inside sales and outside sales positions as well as in the role of branch manager, regional manager and regional vice president within our Gulf Coast region. Mr. Chamberlain holds a B.S. in industrial distribution from Texas A&M University.

Rance Long

Vice President - BD Midstream

MRC Global since 1994

Rance Long has led our midstream business development team since January 2013. Prior to this role he served as corporate vice president – line pipe and was responsible for all line pipe sales in the U.S. He joined MRC Global as part of the acquisition of LaBarge Pipe and Steel in 2008. Mr. Long holds a B.S. in construction from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

FT Graff

Vice President Fittings, Flanges, Alloys & Oilfield Supply

MRC Global since 1988

FT Graff has led our fittings, flanges, alloys and oilfield supplies supply chain management team since September 2012. Prior to that, he served as vice president of SCM - stainless PFF and oil field supply since January 2010. Prior to this role, he served as director of SCM – stainless PFF since 2001. He has worked in a variety of positions during his tenure including purchasing, business development, inside sales and outside sales. Mr. Graff earned his B.A. in marketing from Marshall University in Huntington, WV.

Jack McCarthy

Vice President Carbon Steel Pipe, Fittings & Flanges

MRC Global since 2005

Jack McCarthy has led our line pipe team since 2011, with responsibilities for our Carbon Steel Fittings & Flanges being added in 2016. Prior to joining MRC Global with the acquisition of LaBarge Pipe and Steel in 2005, he held roles in business development, sales and sales management in the industrial distribution industry for 17 years. Mr. McCarthy is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a former vice president and board member of the National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors.

Stuart Spears

Vice President - Valves, Automation, Measurement & Instrumentation

MRC Global since 1977

Stuart Spears is our vice president of valves, automation, measurement and instrumentation. Prior to that role, he led our global projects business development team since 2007. And served as corporate vice president of business development in North America prior to that. Since beginning his career in 1977 with McJunkin Corporation, which eventually became MRC Global, Mr. Spears has held roles in supply chain management, business development and operations at various levels of our organization. He earned his B.S. in business administration from West Virginia University.

Rob Bliton

Vice President - Internal Audit

MRC Global since 2014

Rob Bliton currently serves as our vice president of internal audit. He is responsible for the creation and execution the long-term financial and operational compliance strategy. Prior to his time with our company, Mr. Bliton served as director of internal audit at Baker Hughes for 11 years. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University and holds a bachelor's in accounting finance. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Elton Bond

Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer

MRC Global since 2006

Elton Bond has served as senior vice president and chief accounting officer at our company since May 2011. From September 2009 to May 2011, he served as senior vice president and treasurer. Prior to that, he served as vice president of finance and compliance since December 2008. Before that, Mr. Bond was the director of finance and compliance since January 2007. He started his career with MRC Global as the acquisition development manager in April 2006. Prior to joining MRC Global, Mr. Bond was employed with Ernst & Young from 1997 to 2006, serving in a variety of roles, including senior manager of assurance and advisory business services. Mr. Bond received a B.B.A. from Marshall University in 1997. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the West Virginia Society of CPAs.

Pam Mundy

Vice President - Global Tax

MRC Global since 2012

Pam Mundy has served as vice president of global tax since 2014. Prior to this role, she served as our corporate director of tax for international. Ms. Mundy brings 29 years of professional tax experience to the company. She was formerly in the international group at Baker Hughes, and prior to that served as tax director for Western Atlas Inc. She began her career with Arthur Andersen LLP in Houston after she received a B.B.A. in accounting and an M.S. in taxation from Texas A&M University. Ms. Mundy is a CPA and an active member of Tax Executives Institute, Inc., National and Houston chapters.

Lisa McClain

Vice President & Chief Information Officer

MRC Global since 1988

Lisa McClain is our chief information officer. Throughout her career with MRC Global, she has held a variety of leadership roles at all levels of our IT organization. In her current role, Ms. McClain is responsible for our global Information Technology applications, technical infrastructure, services and personnel. She holds a B.S. in computer science with minors in accounting and mathematics from Minot State University and a master’s in technology management from Marshall University.

Stuart Bailey

Vice President - Quality, HSE and Operational Excellence

MRC Global since 2007

Stuart Bailey has served as vice president of global quality, HSE and operational excellence since 2016. Prior to that role, he led our global quality efforts as well as our health, safety and environment team. Mr. Bailey has more than 20 years of experience in the metals and industrial manufacturing industry and held quality and risk management responsibilities at OneSteel Piping Systems in Australia before it was acquired by MRC Global. This experience, coupled with previous technical, quality and operational roles with Alcoa before joining our company, gives him a well-rounded perspective as the leader of our global quality and operational excellence teams. Mr. Bailey holds a bachelor of metallurgical engineering from the University of New South Wales and a master of business administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management.