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New Steel, Manufacturing Executives at Crowe LLP
Written by Sandy Williams
June 11, 2021
Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm, announced two new executive appointments of particular interest to those in the steel and manufacturing industries.
Scott L. Spencer, CPA, has been named managing partner of the manufacturing and distribution services group at Crowe LLP. In this role, Spencer will oversee the delivery of the firm’s full range of services to the manufacturing and distribution industry.
Tony Barnes, CSCP, has been named managing principal of the metals services group at Crowe LLP. Barnes will work with leaders across the firm to sell and deliver industry-specific technology, advisory, and accounting solutions to the metals industry.
Crowe LLP is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm that provides solutions for a wide variety of business sectors – including metals, manufacturing and distribution. With decades of experience in the metals industry, Crowe provides metals specific accelerators, analytics tools, and productivity apps to help businesses get the most out of their technology and ERP platforms. The company has more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
Steel Market Update is pleased to have Crowe as a sponsor for SMU Steel Summit 2021.

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