Leeco® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announces sales appointments to support its processing business and overall company growth. To support processing growth, Andy Polka was appointed to Director of Processing, effective August 1, 2023. In this newly-created role, Mr. Polka will lead efforts to expand Leeco’s processing business, serving as a liaison between the company’s processing, sales and operations teams.

“Andy’s leadership in improving and growing our processing business made him a natural fit for this role,” said John Purcell, Vice President of Sales at Leeco Steel. “He will be instrumental in improving the efficiency of our sales operations, educating our team and identifying shifts in market trends so we can better-serve our customers.”

Mr. Polka joined Leeco in 2011 as a sales representative based in Leeco’s Oshkosh, WI office. He moved to Texas in 2014 and advanced into various leadership roles, most recently serving as Director of Sales, North.

In addition to Mr. Polka’s appointment, Leeco promoted Walt Quinlan to Director of Sales, North. In his new role, he will oversee sales strategies for Leeco’s East, Central, North and Canada sales regions, collaborating with Tim Quinlan – Director of Sales, South – to align the company’s sales strategy with Leeco’s strategic vision. Mr. Quinlan has served as Regional Sales Manager for Leeco’s North region since 2012.

“During Walt’s leadership tenure, our North region has seen tremendous growth,” said Purcell. “Walt perfectly encompasses Leeco’s values and inspires the people he leads. We are excited to see how we can continue expanding our market reach under his leadership.”

andy polka was named leeco steel's director of processing and walt quinlan was named director of sales, north
Leeco Steel appointed Andy Polka to the newly-created role of Director of Processing, effective August 1, 2023. Leeco also promoted Walt Quinlan to Director of Sales, North.