Southwest Operations Manager

Brett joined Porter Warner Industries in 2012 as Southwest Operation Manager.  Brett is responsible for the Arlington, TX “manned” operation and the Tulsa, OK  public warehouse.  The Southwest Operation covers foundry customers in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Western Louisiana, and Southern Arkansas.  Brett covers direct accounts in Texas and Western Louisiana.

Prior to joining PWI, Brett was employed at East Jordan Iron Works from 2001 to 2012 serving as Facility Manager and Manufacturing Manager.  Brett previously was employed at Wheland Foundry from 1999 to 2001 as Director of Melt Operations and Senior Buyer.  Brett was employed at Dalton Foundries from 1992 to 1999 as Melting Manager, Senior Project Metallurgist and Chief Metallurgist.  Brett began his career with Grede Foundries, serving as Quality Assurance Manager and Shell Mold Foreman from 1988 to 1992.

Brett has over 36 years of experience in the foundry industry.

Brett earned his B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1988 and his M.B.A degree from Indiana University in 1996.

Email: brett.j.morehead@gmail.com
Phone: 817-368-3808

Arlington Office/Warehouse Manager

Jim became Porter Warner Industries’ Arlington, TX Office/Warehouse Manager responsible for the Arlington, Houston and Tulsa warehouse in 1989.  Prior to that, Jim was PWI’s Houston’s Office/Warehouse Manager in 1982.  Jim joined PWI in 1981 as a Technical Sales Representative in Houston, TX.

Prior to PWI, Jim was employed by Texas Steel in Fort Worth, TX from 1976 – 1979.

Jim has over 45 years of experience in the foundry industry.

Jim earned his B.S. degree in Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University in 1980.

Email: jbrantleypwi@gmail.com
Phone: 817-505-0627