Heritage Capital Group is pleased to announce that Bill Sales, Jr. has joined the firm as an industry specialist. His substantial experience in the metals industry equips him to provide valuable advice to companies during M&A transactions.
Bill’s career spans over 40 years in the metals industry, including a 16-year tenure at Kaiser Aluminum in diverse roles encompassing sales, marketing, and manufacturing across alumina, aluminum extrusions, cold finished bar, and flat-rolled products. In 1997, he joined Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., where he spearheaded operations as vice president, driving growth in aluminum and stainless products through both greenfield and strategic acquisitions. His leadership propelled him to the position of executive vice president of operations in 2015, where he remained at the forefront of product and market strategy until his retirement in January 2022. Bill’s contributions extend beyond his corporate roles, as he has served as a director and executive board member at the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) since 2015. He has also held leadership positions as chair of both the Aluminum Product Council and the Stainless Council. Bill holds a BS in industrial engineering from Louisiana Tech University and an MS in industrial engineering with an MBA option from Louisiana State University.
“While at Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., acquisitions were an important part of my responsibilities with an emphasis on the aluminum and stainless side of the business,” remarked Bill. “My role was an integral part of the company building a reputation as the ‘Acquirer of Choice’ in the metals distribution market. After a couple of years of retirement, I am excited about joining the Heritage team and working with a very talented metals group as we continue to rapidly grow our position in the metals M&A market.”
“We are excited for Bill to join the team,” commented Bill Sorenson, CEO of Heritage Capital Group. ” With his deep industry expertise, Bill will play a pivotal role in guiding our clients through complex M&A transactions. His wealth of knowledge and strategic insights will be invaluable as we continue to provide exceptional advisory service and drive success for our clients in this competitive landscape.”
