Steel Dynamics promotes six executives to support long-term growth strategy

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) announced six leadership promotions effective October 1, 2026, aimed at supporting the company's long-term growth and operational excellence. The moves were disclosed in a press release dated October 19, 2026, from Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Theresa E. Wagler, the incoming President and Chief Executive Officer, stated that the promotions recognize the leaders' contributions to the company's continued growth and success. She noted that these individuals exemplify the company's culture of safety, performance, innovation, and putting people first while executing the long-term growth strategy.

Chad Bickford was promoted to Senior Vice President of Steel Fabrication. He has led the company's steel fabrication platform since 2024 and will continue in this role with additional influence over overall growth strategy and leadership. Bickford has been with Steel Dynamics since 2003, holding various operational and leadership roles in steel and fabrication operations, including leading the Salem fabrication, Engineered Bar Products, and Butler Flat Roll divisions.

Jeff Hansen was also promoted to Senior Vice President, taking on the title of Senior Vice President of Environmental Sustainability and Energy. Since 2021, Hansen has overseen the company's strategy for environmental sustainability, decarbonization objectives, and related capital investments, including the new renewable biocarbon production facility. He will retain these responsibilities while adding influence over the company's overall energy strategy. Hansen joined Steel Dynamics in 1997 and has held roles in ironmaking initiatives and companywide human resource matters related to safety, compensation, and talent development.

William T. (Tommy) Scruggs was promoted to Senior Vice President of Flat Rolled Commercial and Processing. Since 2015, he has been responsible for the commercial operations of the Flat Roll Steel Group and provides oversight for flat rolled steel processing locations, including the newly acquired New Process Steel operations. Scruggs joined the company in 2003 as a flat rolled steel commercial resource and has grown in leadership responsibilities as the company's flat rolled steel production and value-added coating operations expanded.

Further leadership transitions will occur effective November 1, 2026. Daniel Keown was named Senior Vice President of Flat Rolled Steel Production. He will assume responsibility for the company's three flat rolled steel production facilities located in Indiana, Mississippi, and Texas, reporting to Christopher Graham, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of Flat Rolled Steel Operations. Keown has been with Steel Dynamics since 1998 and previously served as General Manager of the Columbus, Mississippi Flat Roll Steel Division since 2021.

Yury Krotov was named Vice President of Long Products Steel Operations. He will oversee the company's four long product steel mills, which produce structural beams, railroad rail, special-bar-quality products, merchant shapes, specialty shapes, and rebar. Krotov will report to James Anderson, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of Construction Products Operations. He has been with Steel Dynamics since 2000 and previously managed the Engineered Bar Products Steel Division since 2023.

Dominic Freiburger was named Vice President and Treasurer. He will oversee treasury functions including cash management, investments, capital structure strategy and execution, and risk mitigation oversight. Freiburger will report to Rick Poinsatte, the incoming Chief Financial Officer. He joined Steel Dynamics in 2012 after working for ten years in finance, accounting, and treasury functions at Intel Corporation.