Universal Stainless Promotes Christopher Zimmer To Executive Vice President And Chief Commercial Officer

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. USAP announced today that Christopher M. Zimmer has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Company. In this newly established position, Mr. Zimmer will lead all sales and marketing functions as well as have responsibility for new product development and commercialization and all supply chain activities. Mr. Zimmer, 41, has served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Universal since 2008 and brings to his new role a total of 20 years of specialty metals experience with a focus on sales, engineering and management. Dennis M. Oates, Universal's Chairman, President and CEO, said: "Chris has been instrumental in driving our focus on unparalleled customer service along with the introduction of new, technologically advanced products. I'm looking forward to working closely with Chris as we continue to expand our product portfolio and capitalize on major capital projects completed over the past few years."