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Zekelman Industries (Chicago, IL): The company, the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and a real estate developer, is updating its leadership structure to better position the company for future growth opportunities.
Barry Zekelman will continue his role as CEO and will remain responsible for organizational performance, corporate strategy and strategic vision. He will stay focused on proactively managing the dynamic steel market and addressing the unprecedented challenges in the industry.
Mickey McNamara (photo) has been promoted to president of Zekelman Industries. McNamara, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership during the past 17 years with the company, most recently as president of Z Modular, will assume some of Zekelman’s current day-to-day responsibilities and will focus on operational excellence, technological advancements and delivering greater value to customers. He will report directly to Barry Zekelman.
Additionally, Tom Muth has been promoted to president of Zekelman Industries’ pipe and tube business, previously serving as executive VP, Pipe and Tube division. Muth joined Atlas Tube in 2005 and has been leading the company’s tubular products for the past five years, driving expansion, acquisitions, and industry-changing e-commerce initiatives. Muth will report to McNamara while overseeing the market segment presidents and supporting functional leaders.
“I am proud of what we’ve accomplished throughout the years and the strategic path we’re on,” Zekelman wrote in a letter to employees announcing the changes last month. “I am extremely excited about our leadership team as we continue to push the boundaries of what Zekelman Industries can achieve. I am confident that under this new leadership structure, our company will advance its operational excellence while maintaining industry leadership. We believe in what we build.”