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Stephen Smith

Questioner · DISC type c
Director of Market Development at A. M. Castle & Co.
📍 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Stephen is a veteran entrepreneur in the specialty metals industry, with deep expertise in materials for the medical device sector. He founded Edge International and successfully led it through multiple acquisitions over three decades, most recently serving as Director of Market Development for A. M. Castle & Co.

Following his recent departure from A. M. Castle, he has launched a new venture, Edge Scaffolding, continuing his entrepreneurial journey within the industrial sector.

He founded his company in 1989 and remained in leadership through several corporate acquisitions before starting a new business after more than 35 years.

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Experience
46 Years
Current Role
Director of Market Development
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Personality Overview

How Stephen shows up

Systematic
Not Easily Convinced
Value Seeker

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Priorities

Topics Stephen cares about

Medical Grade Metals
His career has centered on distributing titanium, cobalt-chrome, and stainless steel for the orthopedic, spine, and trauma device markets.
Orthopedic Supply Chain
He has extensive experience as a key distributor to medical OEMs and contract manufacturers, and has spoken on market trends and M&A impacts in the sector.
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Career

Work history

11-2023 - 6-2025
Director of Market Development
A. M. Castle & Co.
10-2021 - 11-2023
Director of Marketing
Banner Industries
6-2020 - 10-2021
President and General Manager
Edge International
4-2017 - 6-2020
President
Edge International
12-1989 - 4-2017
Owner & President
Edge International
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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