PSC METALS INC.
Cleveland-based PSC Metals Inc. has named Phillip Butler as the buyer for its Gadsden, Ala., scrap metal feeder yard. PSC recently purchased the yard as part of its growth strategy in the Southeastern United States.
Butler has experience in ferrous and nonferrous metals, having worked as an account representative for Toyota America, Kimberly-Clark and Mobile (Ala.) Sheet Metal. He holds a bachelor’s of arts degree from Spring Hill College, Mobile, Ala.
Also at PSC, Todd Minnier has joined the company’s Nashville office as an account executive trainee. Minnier, who has a bachelor’s of science degree in information sciences and technology from Penn State University, will focus on developing PSC Metals’ commercial business.
Also, Michael Chime has joined the nonferrous division of PSC Metals. Chime, who has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, will assist PSC Metals with a specific focus on developing its nonferrous business and strategic plan. Chime has worked for Audubon Metals and Wabash Alloys.
SLAGER NAMED ALLIED WASTE PRESIDENT
The board of directors of Allied Waste Industries Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz., has appointed Donald W. Slager as president of the company. He assumed that post Jan. 3 and retains his current role of chief operating officer.
Slager, 42, has served in several previous positions with Allied Waste, including as executive vice president of operations, senior vice president of operations, regional vice president and district manager.
He joined National Waste Services Inc. in 1985 and held various positions of increasing responsibility there prior to Allied Waste’s acquisition of the company in 1992.
"Speaking as a member of the board of directors, we have great confidence in Don’s industry knowledge and experience, but more importantly, in his leadership qualities and his ability to execute the plan that we have in place today," says Charles H. Cotros, chairman and CEO of Allied Waste.
Allied Waste Industries Inc. provides collection, recycling and disposal services to residential, commercial and industrial customers in the United States. The company operates a network of 315 collection companies, 167 transfer stations, 167 active landfills and 57 recycling facilities in 37 states.
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