Lisle, IL – January 30, 2019 – Leeco® Steel, one of the largest suppliers of steel plate in North America, has appointed Tim Quinlan as Director of Sales, effective January 2019.

Tim Quinlan Named Director of Sales

Mr. Quinlan formerly held the position of Leeco Steel’s Regional Manager for the South Region based in Ft. Worth, TX, since 2012, which covers Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico and Arizona markets. He will now be based out of Leeco Steel’s Lisle, IL headquarter location.

In this newly-created role, Mr. Quinlan will be responsible for developing and executing national sales and customer service strategies, with a specific focus on identifying new growth-potential markets.

"Tim was instrumental to Leeco Steel's growth in Texas and the greater southwest over the past six-and-a-half years," said Chad Duffin, VP of Sales at Leeco Steel. "His energy, industry knowledge and understanding of customer needs will be great assets to our sales leadership team and, ultimately, our customers."

Mr. Quinlan joined Leeco Steel in 2006 as a sales representative after graduating from Western Illinois University. He has twice served as Regional Manager in regions that were new to Leeco, and effectively implemented strategies for increasing market share.

"Tim has already proven that he can effectively find and penetrate new market opportunities for Leeco," said Duffin. "We are excited to continue expanding our reach to better serve new and existing clients."