WESCO International Inc. (Pittsburgh, Pa.):Stephen Van Oss, senior V.P. and COO, will be retiring from the company at the end of the year. As part of WESCO’s efforts to streamline its management structure, his position as COO will not be replaced. John Engel, chairman, president and CEO, said in a company press release, "I want to personally thank Steve for his many contributions to WESCO during his more than eighteen years with the company, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors."