Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS), a leading national metals
service center, today announced Esther Potash, Chief Information
Officer, has retired.
Potash worked at Olympic Steel for 19 years, leading the Company's
information services group. During her tenure, she managed the
implementation of many enhanced systems from payroll and accounting, to
new Company-wide ERP systems. In 2013, Potash was named Crain's CIO of
the Year by Crain's Cleveland Business.
"Esther is a consummate professional and a role model for our company's
core values," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael D.
Siegal. "She led by example and consistently mentored and trained
others. When needed, she also served as General Manager of our Cleveland
facility."
In conjunction with Potash's retirement, Chris Garrett, has been
promoted to Vice President, IT – Flat Rolled, effective July 1. Garrett
assumes Potash's former IT responsibilities, and they worked closely
together to ensure a smooth transition.
"Chris' technical expertise and detailed knowledge of Olympic Steel's
systems and operations prepare him well for this new expanded role,"
Siegal said.
Garrett joined Olympic Steel in 1995 and began working in IT operations
at the Detroit division. He progressed through numerous IT roles with
increasing responsibility, including MIS Manager, before being named
Director of Information Services in 2013. Since then, he has been
focusing on solution management, software development, quality
assurance, business intelligence, and eCommerce.
Garrett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business, with a
concentration in integrated supply chain and operations management. He
also serves on the research committee for the Metals Service Center
Institute, and on a chapter board for the Northeast Ohio Society for
Information Management.
About Olympic Steel
Founded in 1954, Olympic Steel is a leading U.S. metals service center
focused on the direct sale and distribution of large volumes of
processed carbon, coated and stainless flat-rolled sheet, coil and plate
steel and aluminum products. The Company's CTI subsidiary is a leading
distributor of steel tubing, bar, pipe, valves and fittings, and
fabricates pressure parts for the electric utility industry.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Olympic Steel operates from 31
facilities in North America.
For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.olysteel.com
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Olympic Steel Investor Relations
Matthew J. Dennis, CFA,
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