Olympic Steel Names James D. Esway General Manager

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Olympic Steel Inc. (NASDAQ: ZEUS) has appointed James D. Esway as General Manager of its facilities in Buford and Winder, Georgia. Esway brings over 20 years of experience in the metals industry, having previously served as Chief Commercial Officer for a major metals manufacturer. His appointment aims to accelerate growth in the Southeast region, continuing the notable expansion of the Buford facility since its opening in 2020. David J. Gea remains the Vice President overseeing these operations.

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• James D. Esway appointed as General Manager, bringing over 20 years of industry experience.
• Focus on accelerating growth in the Southeast region, particularly at the Buford facility which has shown notable expansion since 2020.

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CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS), a leading national metals service center, today announced that James D. Esway has joined the Company as General Manager of the organization’s facilities in Buford and Winder, Georgia.

Mr. Esway will lead the day-to-day operation of both facilities, which have continued to experience notable growth since the opening of the Buford facility in 2020. David J. Gea will continue to serve as Vice President for the region, which includes both Georgia facilities as well as a distribution center in Hanceville, Alabama.

“We could not be happier to have James join our team,” said Mr. Gea. “He is a driven leader who will help accelerate our growth in the southeast region. His proven track record of commercial achievement and his operations management experience and commitment to continuous improvement will ensure we remain focused on our operating disciplines while contributing to Olympic Steel’s safe, profitable and sustainable growth.”

Mr. Esway brings more than 20 years of commercial and leadership experience in the metals industry, including his most recent role as Chief Commercial Officer for a major metals and industrial products manufacturer, processor and distributor.

In addition to several leadership training certifications, Mr. Esway earned his associate’s degree from Kent State University and his bachelor’s degree in organizational studies and leadership from Robert Morris University.

About Olympic Steel

Founded in 1954, Olympic Steel is a leading U.S. metals service center focused on the direct sale of processed carbon, coated and stainless flat-rolled sheet, coil and plate steel, aluminum, tin plate, and metal-intensive branded products. The Company’s CTI subsidiary is a leading distributor of steel tubing, bar, pipe, valves and fittings, and fabricator of value-added parts and components. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Olympic Steel operates from 41 facilities in North America.

For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.olysteel.com.

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Michelle Pearson-Casey

Vice President Corporate Communications & Marketing

(216) 292-3800

Source: Olympic Steel, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new General Manager at Olympic Steel (ZEUS)?

James D. Esway has been appointed as the new General Manager.

What facilities will James D. Esway manage?

He will manage the facilities in Buford and Winder, Georgia.

What experience does James D. Esway bring to Olympic Steel (ZEUS)?

He has over 20 years of experience in the metals industry, including his role as Chief Commercial Officer.

What is the objective of appointing James D. Esway?

The aim is to accelerate growth in the Southeast region of the company.

When was the Buford facility opened?

The Buford facility opened in 2020.