About Us

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

Peter Swartwout
Peter Swartwout

Peter is the 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 former co-director of Steel City Backgammon. She is a higher ed administrator, professor, author, and bass player (not necessarily in that order), and initiated our 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.