The Board of Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has elected Michael T. Rehwinkel, President and CEO of EVRAZ North America, to serve as Chairman of the Institute until May of 2014.
"Mike is a strong and articulate voice for the steel industry and we are honored to have him as our chairman for the next year. His advocacy for a comprehensive energy policy--that will boost job creation--has been tremendous for our industry. We look forward to his continued leadership on this and many other issues," said Thomas J. Gibson, President and CEO of AISI.
The appointment was made today by the AISI Board during the Institute's 121st General Meeting being held this in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In his role as Chairman, Rehwinkel will lead AISI's advocacy efforts as the steel industry seeks to strengthen pro-manufacturing public policies that will enhance the competitiveness of the North American steel industry. He has also served as Chairman of the Institute's Policy and Planning Committee.