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Chris Shipp

Commander · DISC type D
Lecturer/Presenter at Steel Market Update
📍 Naples, Texas, United States

Chris Shipp is a seasoned steel industry executive and retired U. S. Navy Senior Chief with three decades of experience. Now the Director of Sales for SteelBuy USA at thyssenkrupp, he previously served as President at Reibus. Colleagues describe him as an honorable, motivating servant leader with a Masters degree from American Military University.

His identity is deeply rooted in his U. S. Navy service, and he champions a "Servant Leadership" philosophy. He publicly expresses immense pride in his wife Ritas career achievements, showcasing a strong commitment to family and mutual professional support. He is also a lecturer, investing in others development.

Unique fact: He leverages his background as a retired U. S. Navy Senior Chief to teach steel fundamentals courses across North America.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Lecturer/Presenter
Location
Naples, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Decisive
Candid & Clear
Very Quick

They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Servant Leadership
This is his core stated philosophy, featured prominently in his professional headline and consistently reinforced by colleagues in recommendations.
Metals Technology
His current role involves leading the integration of SteelBuy, a next-generation technology platform, to revolutionize the steel supply chain.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Lecturer/Presenter
Steel Market Update
3-2024 - 7-2025
Board Member AMSCI
American Metals Supply Chain Institute
12-2023 - 5-2025
President
Reibus
10-2023 - 12-2023
President
Kingdom Pipe & Steel
9-2022 - 8-2023
SVP of Sales and Procurement
Reibus
In the press

Media appearances

Tariffs and Anti‑dumping Investigations – How will it affect the industry?. Featured in YouTube (Steel Market Update)
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Webinars Archive – Page 3 (Steel Market Update). Featured in Steel Market Update
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Education
2006 - 2010
Master's degree
American Military University
2004 - 2008
Bachelor's degree
American Military University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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