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Olympic Steel Elects New Board Member
Aug. 5, 2010 Olympic Steel, Inc.’s Board of Directors has elected the Honorable Dirk A. Kempthorne as a Director, effective immediately. Governor Kempthorne will also serve on the Nominating Committee of the Board.
Governor Kempthorne has served as the Mayor of Boise, Idaho (1985-1992) and a United States Senator from Idaho (1993-1999). He was also a two-term Governor of Idaho (1999-2006), and most recently served as the 49th Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior from 2006 to January 2009.
"We are extremely pleased that Dirk has joined our Board of Directors,” said Michael Siegal, Chairman and CEO of Olympic Steel. “His commitment to public service and recognized national leadership will allow Dirk to provide unique contributions to Olympic Steel as we execute on our strategic growth initiatives. We look forward to Dirk's guidance, insights, and wisdom as an advisor and Director for Olympic Steel."
Olympic Steel is a leading U.S. metals service center focused on the direct sale and distribution of large volumes of processed carbon, coated, aluminum and stainless flat-rolled sheet, coil and plate steel products. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company operates 16 facilities.