Olympic Steel Names General Manager of the Southern Division
Cleveland, Ohio --- (April 5, 2000) David A. Wolfort, Chief Operating Officer of Olympic Steel, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS) announced today that Gerald E. Dawson has joined the company as General Manager of the Southern Division. Dawson brings to the position extensive management experience in the Steel Service Center industry.
Dawson's breadth of experience has come from managing the Los Angeles, Calif., Atlanta, Ga., and Colorado Springs, Colo., Divisions for Reliance Steel and Aluminum Co. He has also served as President of Cargo Warehouse & L.A. Metal Processing.
"We are extremely pleased that Jerry has decided to join the Olympic Steel team. With his extensive background in the steel service center industry, Jerry will be invaluable to our effort in retaining and strengthening our overall presence in the Southeastern Market," commented David A. Wolfort.
Dawson will directly report to Jerome R. Gea, Vice President of the Eastern Region along with the General Managers in Milford, Conn. and Philadelphia and Chambersburg, Pa.
Olympic Steel, Inc. is a leading North American steel service center that has positioned itself for growth in a consolidating steel industry. It is experienced in the specialized processing and distribution of flat-rolled carbon and stainless steel products, as well as tubular steel products. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has over 1,000 employees in 15 locations serving nine geographic markets. For further information on Olympic Steel, Inc. visit the company's web site at http://www.olysteel.com.
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