George Urteaga Jr.

George Urteaga Jr. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the sales and management sectors of the metals industry. Currently serving as Division Manager at Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. since January 2023, George has previously held the position of Sales Manager at Smith Pipe & Steel from September 2005, focusing on outside sales across West Texas, New Mexico, and Southern Arizona. George's expertise includes managing a specialty sheet metal accessories manufacturing facility while working as an Outside Sales representative for Metalwest from January 2003 to September 2005. Additionally, George was Branch Manager at Hughes Supply from 2002 to 2005, where responsibilities included P&L management and sales strategy implementation to enhance market share. Educational background includes studies at Arapahoe Community College and Chatfield High School, supplemented by practical experience termed as the "School of Hard Knocks."