Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS), a leading national metals
service center, announced the promotions of James D. Post to the
position of Regional Vice President and General Manager and Kevin L.
Miller to the position of General Manager, Cleveland Division, effective
Oct. 1, 2017.
Post joined Olympic Steel in 2016 as General Manager, Commercial -
Northeast and was promoted in 2017 to General Manager of the
Chambersburg facility. Previously, he worked for American Steel and
Aluminum LLC, Patriot Metals LLC and Kloeckner Metals Corporation
holding various sales, operations and senior management positions.
In this expanded role, Post will continue to manage the Chambersburg
facility, while assuming additional oversight responsibility for Olympic
Steel's Cleveland, Ohio and Mt. Sterling, Kentucky facilities. The
General Managers of both of these operations will report directly to him.
"Since joining Olympic Steel, Jim has quickly gained a detailed
understanding of our operations and sales processes which will serve as
a strong foundation in his new role," said John Mooney, President and
Chief Operating Officer - Flat Rolled.
Post attended The University of Maine in Orono, Maine where he studied
civil engineering. He also was a participant in the Metals Service
Center Institute's Strategic Metals Management program at the Olin
Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Post
will report to John Mooney.
Miller started his career with Olympic Steel as an intern in the
corporate accounting department and subsequently progressed to
increasingly responsible positions including Division Controller,
Purchasing and Materials Manager, and Sales Manager for the Cleveland
Division.
"Kevin's strong background in finance, purchasing and sales prepares him
well for the Cleveland Division General Manager position," Mooney said.
"His past career progression through these key functional areas within
our Company will undoubtedly ensure his continued success."
Miller has a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from Kent State
University in Kent, Ohio. Miller will report to James Post.
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 30
facilities in North America.
For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.olysteel.com
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