Richard G. Santoro, formerly VP of Distribution Sales of Carpenter Technology Corporation, has been elected Executive Vice President of G.O. Carlson Inc.’s Steel Division, with effect from 9 December. In this role he will be reporting to H.L. Kephart, Carlson’s CEO and President as well as President of its Steel Division. Initially Mr Santoro will be working with other Steel Division executives on several projects that are under way.