CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryerson
Holding Corporation (NYSE: RYI), a leading processor and
distributor of metals, today announced the appointment of
Erich S. Schnaufer, 48, to the
position of chief financial officer (CFO), effective January 25. Schnaufer was previously the
company's interim chief financial officer, succeeding Edward J. Lehner who took over as president and
chief executive officer in 2015.
"Erich is an accomplished executive who has demonstrated
significant financial, accounting, tax, treasury, credit,
reporting, compliance and operational acumen throughout his tenure
at Ryerson. His more than a quarter of a century of financial and
accounting experience, which includes 11 years in metals
distribution, will enhance Ryerson's
senior management team and ongoing transformation," said
Lehner.
Schnaufer joined Ryerson in 2005 and
was promoted in 2007 to controller and chief accounting officer
responsible for accounting, tax and financial reporting. Prior to
joining Ryerson, Schnaufer held senior
financial and accounting management roles at several public
companies including Alternative Resources Corporation and Midway
Games. He has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the
University of Illinois, a master's
degree in business administration from DePaul
University's Kellstadt Graduate School of Business and is a
certified public accountant.
About Ryerson
Ryerson is a processor and distributor of metals
with operations in the United
States, Mexico,
Canada, China and Brazil. The company serves a variety of
industries, including customers making products or equipment for
construction, packaging, oil and gas and truck trailers. Founded in
1842, Ryerson is headquartered in
the United States and employs
approximately 3,600 employees in more than 100 locations.
Visit Ryerson at www.ryerson.com
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