About Us

We are a friendly group of backgammon players in and around the Pittsburgh area

Peter Swartwout
Peter Swartwout

Peter is co-director of Steel City Backgammon. He is an avid backgammon player and the primary developer of the SC BG website.

Melissa Lenos
Melissa Lenos

Melissa is co-director of Steel City Backgammon. She is a higher ed administrator, professor, author, and bass player (not necessarily in that order), and leads the SC BG social media presence.

Maxwell Swartwout
Maxwell Swartwout

Max is a professional software developer and a contributor to the SC BG website. He also enjoys the game and plays whenever his dad makes him.