TMS INTERNATIONAL NAMES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TMS International Corporation proudly announces the appointment of Joel Hawthorne as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 3, 2025.

Mr. Hawthorne, pictured, will succeed Raymond Kalouche as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kalouche, who has been with the company for 36 years, will continue as Chairman of Board where he will support a successful transition.

Mr. Hawthorne's experience spans more than 35 years in the manufacturing and metals industries. Previously, Mr. Hawthorne served as President and CEO at EverZinc (formerly U.S. Zinc and EverZinc S.A.). Prior to that he served as CEO at American Zinc Recycling (formerly Horsehead Corporation), Specialty Steel Works Inc. (formerly Optima Specialty Steel, Inc.), and GrafTech International Ltd. (formerly UCAR International). Mr. Hawthorne earned his master's and bachelor's degrees from the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio.

"We are delighted to announce Joel's appointment and we welcome him to the TMS team," said Mr.Kalouche. "Joel is a talented leader with a wealth of broad experience and knowledge in the metals industry that will be an asset as the company continues to grow."

Mr. Hawthorne added, "I am greatly honored to be joining TMS. TMS is an outstanding company with a remarkable history and a great future. I look forward to working with everyone at TMS and continuing to create value for our customers and stakeholders."

TMS International is one of the largest global providers of outsourced environmental and industrial services to companies. Since 1926, TMS has set high standards in the area of environmental responsibility through recycling, maintaining energy-efficient operations, processing by-products for beneficial reuse and developing innovative, 24/7 programs designed to reduce greenhouse emissions and help customers reduce their carbon footprint. For additional information, visit the Company's website at www.tmsinternational.com.

SOURCE TMS International Corporation