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Olympic Steel taps Norred for GM role in Georgia

Written by Ethan Bernard

October 13, 2025

Olympic Steel Inc. has appointed Larry N. Norred, Jr. to the role of general manager for its Buford (fabrication) and Winder (metal processing) operations in Georgia.

The Cleveland-based national service center chain noted Norred brings more than three decades of leadership experience in the steel industry.

His most recent position was as GM of Bessemer, Ala.-based distributor KGS Steel Inc.

Norred will now be responsible for daily operations, commercial strategy, and overall performance of the Buford and Winder facilities. Also, he will report to David J. Gea, Olympic’s president – carbon flat rolled.

“Larry is a proven leader with a strong track record of building high-performing teams, expanding market share and delivering consistent results,” Gea said in a statement on Monday.

Ethan Bernard

Ethan Bernard is managing editor for Steel Market Update. He previously worked for American Metal Market as a copy editor in the New York office for two years, starting in 2008. Later, he copy edited AMM’s monthly magazine on a freelance basis from 2015 until 2017. With experience in financial copywriting and textbook publishing, he holds a BA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley, and an MFA. in Creative Writing from New York University. He can be reached at ethan@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-759-7871.

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