Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. has announced that its chairman, president and CEO, Mr. Dennis M. Oates, has received one of three top honors presented by Smart Business magazine at a Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards ceremony in this past November.
The Smart 50 Awards recognize the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in the Pittsburgh region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. Additionally, three individuals were chosen by an independent panel of judges, from among the Smart 50 for recognition in the categories of innovation, impact and sustainability.
Mr. Oates won in the category of sustainability and in so honoring Mr. Oates with the Sustainability award, the judges noted that he has “refocused the entire company on a relentless pursuit of best-in-class lead times, on-time performance and customer responsiveness.”