Eric Sovis, Sales

Since joining Fraser Steel in 1995, Eric Sovis has epitomized the role of a customer-centered sales representative. He takes seriously the charge of helping new and existing customers find better ways to produce parts, components and assemblies. Personally and professionally, he makes it his business to guarantee customer satisfaction. Customers appreciate Eric’s attentiveness and ability to make them feel like “the favorite.”

Eric earned a BS in business marketing from the University of Phoenix. A native of Burnsville, MN, he lives with his family in Albertville. In his free time, Eric is a volunteer firefighter and a youth football, baseball and basketball coach.

763-463-6626 direct    612-810-4993 cell    Eric@FraserSteel.com

Luke Fraser, Sales

As the third-generation Fraser to be involved in the business, Luke Fraser got his start on the production floor in 2000. He moved into a production planning position in 2005, and two years later, joined the sales force. He uses his hands-on production knowledge, financial background, and innate people skills to help customers creatively solve production challenges.

Luke earned his BS in finance from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He resides downtown Minneapolis.

763-463-6635 direct    612-910-9900 cell    Luke@FraserSteel.com

Thomas Baxter Stephenson, President and COO

Baxter Stephenson joined the operations team of Fraser Steel in 1997. In June 2004, he was named chief operating officer. He became president the next year. He brings to the dual post seven years of Fraser management experience, having worked in the engineering department and served as director of both IT and operations.

Baxter was instrumental in evolving Fraser Steel from a parts manufacturer into a global specialist in the design, engineering and fabrication of precision tubular parts, components and welded assemblies. Under his leadership, the company made significant investments in laser and bending technology and equipment. It also created an expert engineered solutions group to help customers identify new manufacturing processes that save time and costs.

Baxter earned a BS in finance from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the University’s Carlson School of Management. He is a native of Aberdeen, SD and resides with his family in Saint Michael, MN.

763-463-6612 direct    763-370-7260 cell    Baxter@FraserSteel.com

Rod Fraser, Co-founder and Chairman

Rod Fraser co-founded Fraser Steel in 1970 with his father, Don Fraser, in response to emerging demand from OEMs for cut-to-length tubing, bar and wire. The father-son team had one cutting machine, a few customers, and a big vision. Under their shared leadership, the company grew rapidly through the 1980s – a credit to Rod’s focus on customer relationships and next-generation technology. When Don retired in 1978, Rod became president – a title he bestowed on Baxter Stephenson in 2005. Rod is known as a visionary leader who approaches work, and life, with inexhaustible passion. Fluent in Spanish, he is an international traveler, aviator, and accomplished sportsman.

763-463-6600    info@FraserSteel.com