Former Nucor CEO David ‘Dave’ Aycock passes at age 94 

After retiring in 1991, Aycock joined Nucor’s board of directors.  

He came out of retirement in 1999, rejoining the company as chairman of the executive management team. In 1999 and 2000, he would also serve as president and CEO. During these years, the company implemented critical initiatives that shaped the Nucor of today.  

Teaming with Ken Iverson and Sam Siegel, Aycock led Nucor’s revolutionary recycling-based production methods.  

“Dave Aycock was part of the foundation of leaders that built Nucor into one of the most successful steel companies in the world,” Leon Topalian, Nucor’s current president, chair, and CEO, said in a statement. “Dave was the perfect embodiment of our Nucor culture, as his career showed that there are no limits on what a teammate can accomplish at Nucor.”

Aycock retired from the Nucor board in 2001.

“Our hearts go out to Dave’s wife, Daphne, and their entire family,” Topalian added. “Dave was a blessing to our company and his positive impact on the growth of Nucor is a tremendous legacy.”