American Iron and Steel Institute

Washington, DC · Founded 1908

AISI serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice.

Primary audience
Everyone
Contact
Kevin Dempsey

About Organization

Promote interests of American steel industry/provide a forum for exchange of information.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$11.7M

-5.4% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$10.6M

-8.2% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$11.7M

+16.9% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

29

-9.4% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $11,731,757 $10,602,038 $11,667,266 29
2022 $12,400,967 $11,552,223 $9,979,551 32
2021 $11,889,127 $9,940,745 $8,995,281 34
2020 $11,257,869 $13,261,836 $6,935,623 35
2019 $16,722,112 $18,180,616 $14,781,228 50
2018 $22,526,361 $21,400,706 $13,676,539 56

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Iron and Steel Institute.

Kevin Dempsey

Kevin Dempsey

President and CEO, AISI
Full-time
Compensation: $984,690
Paul Balserak

Paul Balserak

Vice President, Environment
Full-time
Compensation: $230,369
Brett Smith

Brett Smith

Senior Director, Government Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $192,712
Lourenco Goncalves

Lourenco Goncalves

Chairman, AISI; Chairman, President and CEO, Cleveland-Cliffs
3 hrs/week
Lisa Harrison

Lisa Harrison

Senior Vice President, Communications, AISI Corporate Secretary and Treasurer
Jeremy Hekhuis

Jeremy Hekhuis

Senior Vice President, Public Policy, AISI General Counsel
Dan Snyder

Dan Snyder

Vice President, Construction Program
Sarah Bryant Burns

Sarah Bryant Burns

Director, Communications and Digital Media
Tyler Hengen

Tyler Hengen

Director, Sustainability and Environment, PE
Satura Bridgewater

Satura Bridgewater

Assistant to the President and CEO
Haley VanderMeer

Haley VanderMeer

Director, Meetings and Administration
CK

Chris Kristock

Vice President - Automotive Program
Full-time
Compensation: $247,143
MT

Mark Thimons

Vice President - Sustainability
Full-time
Compensation: $238,534
MU

Michael Uhrich

Chief Economist
Full-time
Compensation: $207,386
GC

German Cura

Director (Jan-May)
3 hrs/week
JB

John Brett

V. Chairman (Jan-May); Director (May-Dec)
3 hrs/week
LZ

Luca Zanotti

Director (May-Dec)
3 hrs/week
LT

Leon Topalian

Chairman (Jan-May); V Chairman (May-Dec)
3 hrs/week
CS

Charles Schmitt

Director
CF

Cristobal Fuentes

Director
DS

David Smith

Director
JB

Joe Burkey

Director
PP

Phil Piggott

Director
TW

Tamara Weinert

Director

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

LH
Lisa Harrison SVP Comms & Secretary 37.50 hrs/week · $296,994
EV
Elizabeth Vago VP Admin & Treasurer 37.50 hrs/week · $186,652
CS
Charles Schmitt Director 3.00 hrs/week
CF
Cristobal Fuentes Director 3.00 hrs/week
DS
David Smith Director 3.00 hrs/week
JB
Joe Burkey Director 3.00 hrs/week
PP
Phil Piggott Director 3.00 hrs/week
TW
Tamara Weinert Director 3.00 hrs/week
LT
Leon Topalian Chairman (Jan-May); V Chairman (May-Dec)
LG
Lourenco Goncalves V. Chairman (Jan-May); Chairman (May-Dec)

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$3.1M

Highest Paid

$1.1M

Kevin Dempsey

Compensated Officers

8

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Kevin Dempsey President & CEO $984,690 $93,983 $1,078,673 37.5
Lisa Harrison SVP Comms & Secretary $296,994 $65,535 $362,529 37.5
Chris Kristock Vice President - Automotive Program $247,143 $59,322 $306,465 37.5
Paul Balserak Vice President - Environment $230,369 $60,688 $291,057 37.5
Mark Thimons Vice President - Sustainability $238,534 $51,545 $290,079 37.5
Elizabeth Vago VP Admin & Treasurer $186,652 $60,269 $246,921 37.5
Michael Uhrich Chief Economist $207,386 $37,763 $245,149 37.5
Brett Smith Senior Director Public Policy $192,712 $50,313 $243,025 37.5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$8K Total Given
Other/PAC $7,500 (100%)
4 Contributions
$1,875 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

2 Individual Donors
Kevin Dempsey
Kevin Dempsey 2 contributions • $2,750 avg
$5,500
Lisa Harrison
Lisa Harrison 2 contributions • $1,000 avg
$2,000

Quick Insights

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Most Active Donor Kevin Dempsey with 2 contributions
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Highest Avg per Contribution Kevin Dempsey at $2,750 each
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Top Recipient AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUT... — $7,500

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
2 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

American Iron And Steel Institute
2 filings
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Iron and Steel Institute

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25 Massachusetts Avenue NW 800 Washington, DC 20001