Chicago-based Union Partners is announced today that Steve Letnich has been named Chief Operating Officer of Contractors Steel, effective immediately. Letnich succeeds Marc Bokas, who retired after over 40 years in the industry.
Letnich joins Contractors Steel with nearly 25 years of experience in the steel and metals industry. Throughout his career, he has held numerous leadership positions at industry mainstays including Outokumpu, Castle Metals, Central Steel & Wire, and Worthington Industries.
Contractors Steel recently invested in new, state-of-the-art equipment including new press brakes as well as Anglemaster, Amada Laser, and Python robotic plasma cutting machines to further enhance their capabilities.
"We couldn't be more excited to usher in a new era for Contractors Steel by welcoming a seasoned leader like Steve to the team," stated Chris Sekella, EVP-US Operations for Union Partners. "There are tremendous growth opportunities that lie ahead for the company. Steve's reputation, proven track record, and experience in the industry positions Contractors and their customers to capitalize on these opportunities and realize even more success in the future."