For Immediate Release
May 28, 2008

Contact: Rebecca Chauncey
+1.312.673.5496
rchauncey@smithbucklin.com

The Association of Steel Distributors Announces
2008 Board of Directors

CHICAGO - The Association of Steel Distributors (ASD) recently announced its 2008 Board of Directors at the Annual Convention in Marco Island, Fla. The board of directors provides strategic direction for the organization and drives headquarter staff initiatives.

The new president is Thomas N. Smith Sr., president of B & D Steel Company, based in Holland , Pa. He previously served as the executive vice president of ASD.

“I am honored to be president of such a progressive organization as we celebrate our 65 th anniversary,” said Smith. “I look forward to making enhancements so more people are aware of the association.”

“Thomas is a very dedicated and passionate industry professional,” said Ron Pietrzak, ASD executive director. “With his leadership and vision, our association can grow substantially.”

Smith replaces 2006-2007 president Dominic Vitucci Jr., president of Vitco Steel Supply Corporation, in Dixmoor , Ill. Vitucci now assumes the role of immediate past president on the 2008 Board.

Jim Barnett, president of Grand Steel Products, Inc., Farmington Hills , Mich. , will serve as the executive vice president.

Lisa Goldenberg, chief operating officer of Delaware Steel Company of Pennsylvania , Fort Washington , Pa. , will serve as treasurer.

Dave Raco of Carnegie, Penn.-based Tomsin Steel Company, Inc., will remain in his role of eastern region vice president.

Robert Pelles, president of Premium Metals, Inc., Cleveland , Ohio , will be the central region vice president.

The following are additional board members:

• Greg Gross, central region director, Northshore Metals, Deerfield , Ill.
• Brian Robbins, central region director, Mid-West Materials, Inc., Perry , Ohio
• Steve Lutz, central region director, Tomson Steel, Middletown , Ohio
• Mike Sawyer, central region director, Universal Metals, LLC, Toledo , Ohio
• Peter Dennen, central region director, Dennen Steel, Grand Rapids , Mich.
• Tim Loeffel, central region director, Loeffel Steel Products, Inc., Barrington , Ill.
• Mike Bush, central region director, Century Steel LLC, Chicago Heights , Ill.
• Steven C. Bergman, eastern region director, Premier Steel, Inc., Englewood , N.J.
• Albert J. Gedeon, eastern region director, Lane Steel Company, Inc., Pittsburgh , Penn.
• Ron Chase, eastern region director, Action Steel, Astoria , N.Y.

The next regional meeting will be held June 18 at the InterContinental Chicago Hotel in Chicago , Ill.

ASD also extends a special thanks to William Feniger of Universal Metals LLC in Toledo , Ohio who is retired from the board after serving a three-year term.

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About the Association of Steel Distributors

Headquartered in Chicago , the Association of Steel Distributors is a not-for-profit organization, providing the steel distribution industry a forum for ideas exchange and market information. Members have access to the most current industry developments and legislative issues. Regional and national meetings give members numerous opportunities to learn and network in this competitive environment. For more information, please visit www.steeldistributors.org or call ASD Headquarters at 312.644.6610.