Economy

Steel Tube Institute Announces Retirement of Executive Director Bill Wolfe

May 6, 2015

CHICAGO, IL, May 6, 2015 – The Steel Tube Institute (STI) has announced the retirement of Executive Director Bill Wolfe after 13 years serving as head of the industry trade association. Joseph Anderson, who was named Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) Director last April, has been chosen as STI’s new Executive Director.

Wolfe leaves behind a legacy of dramatic growth for STI, strengthening the network of steel tubular product manufacturers dedicated to moving the industry forward through innovation and awareness. Wolfe placed major emphasis on safety in the steel industry during his tenure, creating and then broadening the organization’s Safety Committee as a venue where members and non-members could come together to learn and share best practices.

“After working in steel as long as I have, I really can’t think of any place I’d rather be than serving the industry at STI,” reflects Wolfe. “It has been an honor and a pleasure and I thank all the members of STI for their support over the years. I know Joseph will continue to do great things, so please join me in welcoming him to his new role.”

Anderson will be stepping into the Executive Director position after leading STI’s HSS Committee. His presentation at the recent STI Spring Meeting stressed the importance of continuing to innovate manufacturing practices and raise awareness of the benefits that come with steel tubular products. Anderson has held management roles in the steel industry for 30 plus years throughout the distribution channel.

“Bill leaves behind him a tremendous legacy,” praised Anderson. “I am very excited to continue driving innovation and value for all the members of STI who come together to help propel our industry to the next level. On a personal note, I want to thank Bill for all his support over the last months in passing the torch to me.”

Anderson studied Business Management at Brigham Young University and has completed both the Dale Carnegie Human Relations Course and the Dale Carnegie Sales Course. Later in his career, Anderson also completed the Executive Management Course through the American Management Association. He has been a Marketing Committee Member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) since 2004 and a Member of Metal Service Institute through PDM Steel Service Centers since 1980.

ABOUT STEEL TUBE INSTITUTE: The Steel Tube Institute was formed in 1930 when a group of manufacturers joined forces to promote and market steel tubing. Their goal was to mount a cooperative effort that would improve manufacturing techniques and inform customers about their products’ utility, versatility and competitive advantages. This, along with providing a forum for the discussion of issues impacting the industry, remains the focus of the Institute’s efforts. www.steeltubeinstitute.org

Steel Tube Institute’s HSS Committee includes the majority of the leading producers of HSS in the United States and Canada. The group has been active as an Institute committee for more than 20 years, providing technical and design help for the industry, and promoting the features, benefits and uses of steel hollow structural sections (HSS). www.steeltubeinstitute.org/hss

(Source: STI press release)