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Olympic Steel Announces Management Changes
Written by Sandy Williams
November 5, 2018
Olympic Steel Inc. announced the promotion of Terry J. Rohde to Vice President – Operations and Matthew A. Grussing to General Manager of the company’s Minneapolis Plate Division.
Rohde began his career at Olympic Steel in 2001 as Operations Manager at the company’s Minnesota Coil facility. In 2004, he transitioned to Sales Manager at the Chicago Division, where he was subsequently promoted to General Manager in 2008. As General Manager, Rohde also oversaw the start-up of the company’s third temper mill at its new facility in Gary, Ind., and was named General Manager of the Gary operation in 2011. In 2017, Rohde was promoted to Director of Operations, where he was responsible for facilities and equipment on a company-wide basis. He will continue to report to Andrew Greiff, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
Grussing joined Olympic Steel in 2010 and has held a variety of roles with increasing responsibility including Quality Control and both Inside and Outside Sales. He was named Inside Sales Manager in 2015 and, in 2017, was promoted to his most recent position of Regional Sales Manager for the Minnesota Coil and Plate Divisions. He will report to Tom Sacco, Regional Vice President & General Manager.
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