Leeco Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces the promotions of Drew Slade to Senior Account Manager, North, effective December 1, 2025, and Gunnar Highland to Senior Account Manager, Service Center and Jeff Giles to Senior Account Manager, Canada, effective January 1, 2026.
In their new roles, Mr. Slade, Mr. Highland and Mr. Giles will focus on growing key accounts in their respective regions.
[Leeco Steel named Drew Slade (left), Gunnar Highland (middle) and Jeff Giles (right) as Senior Account Managers.]
"Drew has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership, which has significantly contributed to the success of the North Region team," said Walt Quinlan, Director of Sales, North at Leeco Steel. "As he steps into this new role, he will have the opportunity to leverage his skills to enhance customer relationships and drive growth across a broader territory."
Mr. Slade began his career with Leeco Steel in 2019 as a Sales Representative for the Canada division at the company's Oshkosh sales office. He has since advanced to Account Manager, North Region in 2023, a role he has served most recently.
"Gunnar has shown a remarkable ability to understand the unique needs of our partners, driving value for both our team and our clients," said Tim Quinlan, Director of Sales, South. "His promotion to Senior Account Manager is a testament to his hard work and the trust he has built within the Service Center division."
Mr. Highland joined Leeco in 2019 as a Sales Representative for the Central sales team before transitioning to the Service Center sales division in 2020. He advanced to the role of Account Manager in January 2024, serving most recently in that capacity.
"Jeff has been instrumental in expanding our footprint across Canada, consistently delivering results and superior service," said Walt Quinlan, Director of Sales, North. "In his elevated role as Senior Account Manager, Jeff is perfectly positioned to further strengthen our presence and manage vital accounts in the region."
Mr. Giles began his career as a Sales Representative for Leeco's Canada sales region in 2021. He has since advanced into an Account Manager in 2023, which he has served most recently.