Home About Us Capabilities Products Contact Custom Quote OUR TEAM Our Management Team John Goodrum Chairman of the Board & CEO John Goodrum (along with his late partners) started Basic Carbide in 1981 and has worked tirelessly to build Basic Carbide into a world-class industry leader. A veteran of the U.S. Navy and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he has worked in the super hard metals “tungsten carbide” industry since 1964. John is a member and a Past Chairman of the Society of Carbide and Tool Engineers (SCTE), an affiliate of ASM International. Jonathan Goodrum President Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. He has been with Basic Carbide in various positions since 1996. Jonathan is a member of the Society of Carbide and Tool Engineers (SCTE), an affiliate of ASM International. Jennifer Sampson Executive Vice-President & CFO Jennifer is a graduate of Robert Morris University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She has been with Basic Carbide since 1985. Jennifer started out in accounting before being promoted to Office Manager, Vice President and finally, Executive Vice President. Donna Goodrum VP of Human Resources Alongside her husband, John Goodrum, assisted in making Basic Carbide a family atmosphere that it is today. Donna began working in the Human Resources department in 1988. Donna is a member of the Society of Carbide and Tool Engineers (SCTE), an affiliate of ASM International. Jared P. Filapose Vice President of Sales Jared is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has been with Basic Carbide since 1987 in various positions. Jared is a member of the Society of Carbide and Tool Engineers (SCTE), an affiliate of ASM International. Our Sales Team Our Sales Representatives CONTACT US TODAY! Give us a call at: Toll Free: 1-800-426-4291 Outside the U.S.: 1-724-446-1630 Email Us Now Superior Quality Tungsten Carbide Preforms Basic Carbide is a Leading, Global Manufacturer We supply Tungsten Carbide Preforms and products to over 50 countries worldwide. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) ISO 9001 Certificate Conflict Minerals Statement Paycom Employee Portal Corporate Offices: 900 Main Street, Lowber, PA 15660 GPS Address: 103 Bowers Street, Lowber, PA 15660 Phone: +1-800-426-4291 or +1-724-446-1630 Fax: +1-800-838-4178 or +1-724-446-1655 © 2021 BASIC CARBIDE. All Rights Reserved.