Steve Lovell is a journeyman machinist, having learned his trade in Navy and civilian machine shops, with brief career excursions working as a foundryman and a welder. Following early years as a craftsman, he held various management positions at Ingersoll-Rand (Pump Group) and the Fuller Company (Minerals Processing), and most recently as director of quality for FLSmidth Minerals. Having worked with more than 30 suppliers of large open gearing on all six inhabited continents, he is an innovator, technical writer, mentor, and recipient of awards in technological leadership. Following retirement from full-time employment in 2010, Lovell remains active today as a consultant for organizations in and around the global mining and cement industries.