Olympic Steel Inc., a national metals service center, recently announced the promotion of Francis M. (Frank) Ruane to the role of Executive Vice President – Supply Chain.
Mr. Ruane will lead Olympic Steel’s supply chain efforts and manage the Company’s distribution and proprietary fleet.
Mr. Ruane entered the industry in 1985, achieving the roles of increasing responsibility before joining Olympic Steel in 1998. Prior to his current appointment, he held the positions of Director – Corporate Purchasing and Materials Management and, most recently, Vice President – Purchasing.
Mr. Ruane is a member of the Market Research Committee for the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) and is a past Communications Chair (Steel Buyers Forum) for the National Association of Purchasing Management.
