Olympic Steel Inc., a leading US metals service center focused on stainless, carbon and coated flat-rolled sheet, coil and plate steel and aluminum products, has announced that Steve Reyes has been named Vice President, Central Region, effective July 1, 2016.
Reyes is a 33-year steel industry veteran and began his career at Olympic Steel in 1999 as a Sales Manager. He served as General Manager — Minneapolis for 12 years and was promoted in 2014 to Vice President, Sales and Marketing — Flat Rolled.
In this new position, Reyes’ responsibilities will expand to include oversight of the Minneapolis Coil and Plate Divisions, the Company’s operations in Mexico, as well as warehouse operations in Minnesota and Washington State. He will maintain his existing management duties for the Bettendorf, Iowa, Division and operations in Oklahoma and Texas. Reyes will be based in Minneapolis and will continue to report to Raymond Walker, President and Chief Operating Officer—Flat Rolled.