Ron Kessel has extensive experience in the steel industry, currently serving as Vice President & General Manager at Nucor Corporation since September 2006. Their career at Nucor has included roles such as Maintenance & Engineering Manager, Hot Mill Manager, Division Controller, and Purchasing Supervisor. Previously, Ron Kessel held positions in purchasing, accounting, and maintenance at ArcelorMittal USA from May 2003 to September 2006 and served as Purchasing Manager at Aeromet Industries, Inc. from 1993 to 2003. Early in their career, Ron Kessel was an M1 Abrams Armor Crewman in the US Army from October 1990 to September 1993. Educationally, Ron Kessel holds an MBA, a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology, and an Associate of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, all from Purdue University Northwest.