leadership & team

Richard Gordon, 4th generation, has over four decades of experience working at L. Gordon Iron & Metal. He is a fourth-generation Statesville native and the son of Alfred Gordon. Richard is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and is an avid supporter of all Tar Heel athletics. Born and raised in Statesville, NC, he currently lives in Statesville with his wife, two daughters, and their dog, Savannah. In his free time, Richard loves watching his daughters compete in equestrian events across the country. He has been involved in countless school boards and nonprofits in and around the community and state.

Louis Gordon, 4th generation, began his career at L. Gordon Iron & Metal in 1997 after jobs with Ernst & Young Consulting and Simpson Investment Company. He holds an electrical engineering degree from Duke and an MBA from Tulane University. He resides in Houston, TX with his wife and children. He has served on the board of many non-profits including Iredell Health Systems, Iredell Museums, and the North Carolina School of Science and Math.

Zachary Gordon, 5th generation, began his career at L. Gordon Iron & Metal in 1995 as a young teenager building lasting relationships, and learning the ethical part of L. Gordon culture. After graduating from Woodberry Forest in ‘01 and the University of Georgia in ‘05, he devoted his career full-time at L. Gordon. He resides in Statesville, NC with his wife, two daughters, and two golden retrievers. Being born into the long-lasting business of his predecessors, he continues to dedicate his time and effort to growing the L. Gordon legacy of long-lasting relationships, sustaining the continuous and growing need for recycling and its environmental impacts, and always giving back to communities and non-profits both locally, and, across the globe.

Morrow Gordon is a 5th generation who joined his family company over 10 years ago. Aside from spending time with his wife and children, Morrow is honored to be a part of a long-lasting tradition of honest work and creating long lasting business relationships, while putting the customer and employee first above all else.

Justin Kiser has been with the company since 2008. He’s a third-generation employee following his father and grandfather. He holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Gardner-Webb University and lives just outside of Statesville with his wife, three daughters, and golden doodle. He loves the challenges and opportunities that come with the job, and is proud to be part of a company with such rich history and legacy. He looks forward to continuing his career here and making a positive impact on the company, environment, and the industry as a whole.

Scott has been a team member at L. Gordon Iron & Metal Co. for nearly 37 years, following in his father’s footsteps. Scott has three sons, one of which is Justin Kiser. “L. Gordon not only impacts the environment but has also impacted our family and the community. Glad to be a part of such a great family,” says Scott.

Jeff began working at L. Gordon Iron & Metal Co. in 2012 as a scrap buyer. His primary role is securing, managing, and growing our Commercial and Industrial Accounts. He assists our customers with special projects and coordinates large scale cleanups of auto salvage yards, industrial “bone-yards”, and demolition projects. He is passionate about our annual golf tournament that benefits the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont, The David Barringer Memorial Golf Classic, which is held the 4th Thursday of October each year. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter at their home in Statesville, NC.

Marc Poole is a seasoned professional with a background in warehouse operations and logistics. He graduated from Appalachian State in 1990 and currently resides in Statesville with his long-time girlfriend and their lively pack of dogs. Marc spent 25 years in his family business before transitioning to another family-owned enterprise, L. Gordon Iron & Metal, in 2011, where he continues to leverage his expertise in operations management and help make recycling an effortless experience.

Scott Bergmeyer manages nonferrous metal sales and purchases at L. Gordon. Having begun his career in recycling at a family-run auto salvage business in Ohio, he has honed his skills over the years. He began his journey at L. Gordon in 2004. Currently based in Statesville, NC, Scott resides with his wife of 34 years, Cindy. In his leisure time, he loves exploring nature through hiking and visiting national parks, and cherishes the time he spends with his two grandsons, Greyson and Jack.

I came to work at Gordons in August 2004. A lot of my career has been spent in workplace safety in both general industry and construction. Doing consulting work in the construction industry prior to coming to Gordon’s was a lot of fun. My wife and I live in the Statesville area along with our Austrian Cattle Dog, Redbone, and three Great Pyrenees. We have two children and one grandchild. Outside of work, I served the community as a first responder for many years. I am still serving the community and country with the Civil Air Patrol focusing on disaster relief and preparedness. Education - AAS in applied science/technology BS in corporate management.