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Reliance Names New Senior VP
Written by Tim Triplett
January 17, 2019
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has promoted Jeffrey W. Durham to the position of Senior Vice President, Operations, effective immediately. His responsibilities will include overseeing the operations of a number of Reliance subsidiaries and divisions.
Durham has served as Vice President, Merchandising at Earle M. Jorgensen Company (“EMJ”), a Reliance subsidiary, since 2014. He joined EMJ in 1985 and has held various leadership roles in sales, general management and purchasing, and was also responsible for the successful opening of EMJ’s Malaysia operation to support its energy customers in that region.
“I am very pleased to announce Jeff’s promotion. He brings over 33 years of experience with broad operational abilities and exposure to many of the key end markets in which we operate. Jeff has made many contributions at EMJ during his long tenure and we look forward to benefiting from his experience and leadership to drive continued operational excellence.” Said James Hoffman, Reliance President and CEO
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Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., headquartered in Los Angeles, is the largest metals service center company in North America with more than 300 locations in 40 states and 14 countries.

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