Bill has an extensive background in the metal industry, boasting over 40 years of experience. His journey began at Kaiser Aluminum, where he took on sales, marketing, and manufacturing roles for 16 years. During his time there, he worked with various products, including alumina, aluminum extrusions, cold-finished bars, 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 projects and strategic acquisitions. His leadership propelled him to 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. Since 2015, he has served as a director and executive board member at the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI). He has also held leadership positions as chair of 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.
