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ASD Announces 2015 Executive Committee
Written by Sandy Williams
May 20, 2015
The Association of Steel Distributors has announced its new slate of executive committee members for 2015. Brian Robbins, CEO of MidWest Materials, Inc., Perry, Ohio, will continue as president of ASD. Robbins has been an active member of the ASD Board of Directors since 2004.
“I am honored to be chosen to lead an organization with such a rich history as the ASD. My family has been associated with the steel industry for more than 60 years, and it is humbling to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather, Joseph Koppelman, founder of MidWest Materials, who was one of the earliest members of the ASD and served as its president 47 years ago,” Robbins says. “I look forward to continuing the great work of our past presidents and to pursuing an active year of growth, communication and furthering friendships.”
The following ASD members will be joining Robbins on the ASD Executive Committee:
– Andrew Gross, president at Alliance Steel, LLC, Bedford Park, Ill. as Executive Vice President
– Mike Sawyer, vice president at Universal Metals, LLC, Toledo, Ohio as Vice President
– Bill Vitucci, CFO at Vitco Steel Supply Corporation, Dixmoor, Ill. as Treasurer
– Lisa Goldenberg, COO at Delaware Steel Company of Pennsylvania, Fort Washington, Pa., Immediate Past President
Additionally, the ASD is proud to welcome a new member to the board of directors: Lori Hahn, Steel Dynamics, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Returning board of directors members are as follows:
– Mike Barnett, Grand Steel Products, Wixom, Mich.
– John Pidgeon, Steel Traders, Ft Lauderdale, Florida
– Mike Bush, Esmark Steel Group, Chicago Heights, Ill.
– Gary Ziebell, Zeeco Metals, Inc., Bridgeview, Ill.
– Greg Gross, Northshore Metals, Deerfield, Ill.
Headquartered in Chicago, the Association of Steel Distributors is a non-profit organization, providing the steel distribution industry a forum for ideas exchange and market information. Members have access to the most current industry developments and legislative issues. Regional and national meetings give members numerous opportunities to learn and network in this competitive environment. For more information, please visit www.steeldistributors.org or call ASD Headquarters at 312.673.5793 for more information.
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