Steel plate supplier Leeco Steel promoted Dave Yates to vice president of energy and international sales and appointed him to the
executive management team. Yates joined the company in October 2002 as a sales representative before advancing through several leadership roles, most recently serving as director of market development. “Dave has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, industry expertise and a commitment to growing our business,” said Denton Nordhues, president and CEO. “His unique ability to manage the complex relationship between customers and suppliers, while still driving growth and revenue, has caused Leeco’s wind business to achieve its strongest sustained performance in company history.”