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Daniel Tapped for Metalwest GM Role in Colorado
Written by Ethan Bernard
December 6, 2022
Metalwest, an NIM Group company, has named Eric Daniel as general manager of the flat-rolled distributor’s Colorado region, with responsibility for facilities in Brighton, Colo., and Albuquerque, N.M.
Daniel started at Metalwest’s corporate purchasing team in 2015 as supply chain manager, became director of supply chain in 2018 and joined the NIM Group corporate purchasing team in 2020 in an expanded director’s role. He was the recipient of the 2021 NexGen Leadership Award.
Outside of work, Daniel is one of the top formation skydivers in the world, with a dedication to safety, leadership and mentorship.
By Ethan Bernard, Ethan@SteelMarketUpdate.com

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