Our Team

Julie Lord

President and CEO

Owner

Julie Lord is the president and chief executive officer of FRC Global, where she leads with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. She is committed to challenging the status quo and driving strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, create space for new capabilities, and address the global economic and environmental impacts of FRC Global’s products. Under her leadership, the company continues to grow and evolve, ensuring long-term value for customers and partners in the metals industry.

In 2020, Julie and her two sisters, Leanne and Dianne, created one cohesive company, FRC Global, by restructuring Fedmet Resources Corporation and its sub-brands into one entity. Today, Julie, Leanne, and Dianne are the second-generation owners and operators of FRC Global.

Prior to the creation of FRC Global, Julie served in a role on Fedmet’s leadership team focused on strategy and operations, where she spearheaded the integration of new technologies across the organization. Julie began her career with the company in 2010 as marketing manager, where she played a pivotal role in shaping brand and marketing strategies.

Julie holds a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship and marketing from SUNY Plattsburgh and an MBA in corporate strategic sustainability from Cal Poly Humboldt. She is actively engaged in the industry as a member of the Association of Iron and Steel Technology (AIST), where she serves as the planning chair for the annual Women in Steel Conference. She is also a member of the Association for Women in the Metals Industry (AWMI) and the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).

While her roots are in Buffalo, New York, Julie has moved all over the country with her husband as part of his active military service. Today they live in Maine with their two energetic boys. When she’s not leading FRC Global, she can be found in the mountains snowboarding and hiking, embracing the same adventurous spirit she brings to her leadership.