Leeco® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces the promotion of Jeremy Rhoads to Regional Operations Manager – Texas and the transition of Bill Mess to Regional Operations Manager – North & Central U.S., effective June 1, 2026.
Bill Mess, who previously served as Regional Operations Manager for Leeco’s Texas facilities, will now oversee the company’s facilities in Illinois, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Jeremy Rhoads has been appointed to oversee all three Leeco Texas facilities.
[Leeco Steel named Jeremy Rhoads (left) as Regional Operations Manager – Texas
and Bill Mess (right) as Regional Operations Manager – North & Central U.S.]
Mr. Rhoads began his career with Leeco Steel in June 2021 at Leeco’s Joshua, TX facility. He quickly established himself as a leader and was promoted to Warehouse Supervisor of Leeco’s Alvarado, TX facility in January 2024, which he has served most recently.
“Jeremy’s promotion is a testament to his dedication, leadership and the positive impact he’s had on our Texas operations,” said Andy Polka, Vice President of Operations. “I am confident that he will excel in his new role and continue to make a difference for our teams and customers throughout the region.”
Bill joined Leeco in March 2011 as Warehouse Supervisor when the company opened its first Texas plant in Joshua. In March 2015, he was promoted to Regional Operations Manager, overseeing Leeco’s three Texas plants, which he has served most recently.
“Over Bill’s 15-year tenure, his leadership has been instrumental in building Leeco’s processing business and establishing operational best practices across the company’s facilities,” said Polka. “Bill’s deep understanding of our safety, logistics and production standards will be invaluable as he takes on oversight of our northern and central U.S. operations.”