Steel Dynamics, Inc. announced a series of leadership promotions and transitions on October 19, 2026, effective October 1 and November 1, respectively. The company stated these changes are intended to support long-term growth and operational excellence.
Effective October 1, 2026, six executives were promoted to Senior Vice President or Vice President roles. Chad Bickford was promoted to Senior Vice President of Steel Fabrication. He has led the company's steel fabrication platform since 2024 and has been with the company since 2003. Jeff Hansen was promoted to Senior Vice President of Environmental Sustainability and Energy. Since 2021, he has overseen the company's strategy regarding environmental sustainability and decarbonization, including a new renewable biocarbon production facility. William T. (Tommy) Scruggs was promoted to Senior Vice President of Flat Rolled Commercial and Processing. Since 2015, he has managed the commercial operations of the Flat Roll Steel Group and the company's flat rolled steel processing locations, including the newly acquired New Process Steel operations.
Effective November 1, 2026, three additional leadership transitions were announced. Daniel Keown was named Senior Vice President of Flat Rolled Steel Production. He will oversee the company's three flat rolled steel production facilities located in Indiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Yury Krotov was named Vice President of Long Products Steel Operations. He will assume responsibility for the company's four long product steel mills, encompassing structural beams, railroad rail, and rebar. Dominic Freiburger was named Vice President and Treasurer. He will oversee treasury functions, including cash management, investments, and capital structure strategy. Mr. Freiburger will report to Rick Poinsatte, the incoming Chief Financial Officer.
The announcements were made by Theresa E. Wagler, the incoming President and Chief Executive Officer. She noted that the promotions recognize outstanding contributions to the company's culture of safety, performance, and innovation.
