Leeco® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces the promotions of Bob Berls to Regional Sales Manager – Canada and Kelan Thompson to Regional Sales Manager – Southeast.

In their new roles, Mr. Berls and Mr. Thompson will implement and manage overall sales strategies for their respective sales regions, as well as identify new business opportunities within their regions.

Leeco Steel named Bob Berls as Regional Sales Manager - Canada.
Leeco Steel named Kelan Thompson as Regional Sales Manager - Southeast.

“Bob and Kelan have both done a tremendous job growing Leeco’s reach in their sales regions,” said John Purcell, Vice President, Sales. “With their strong work ethics, we are excited to see how they will further innovate the sales process and lead their team to future successes.”

Mr. Berls joined Leeco in 2012 as a sales representative based out of Oshkosh, WI, and was promoted to Sales Manager – Canada in 2018. Mr. Thompson joined Leeco in 2008, also out of Oshkosh, WI, and was promoted to National Account Manager in 2016. He was named Sales Manager, Southeast in 2020 and relocated to Leeco’s Chattanooga sales office to lead the southeastern sales team.