May 11, 2006 — The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has awarded John Surma the 2006 Gary Memorial Medal. Surma, a former AISI Chairman, is Chairman and CEO of United States Steel Corp.

In presenting the award, AISI Chairman Lou Schorsch, who is President and CEO of Mittal Steel USA, commented that he was impressed with Surma’s leadership on many fronts, including his role in helping to reposition the image of the North American steel industry and his ability to lead in a collaborative manner that achieves greater impact for the industry.

“John’s leadership was tireless in speaking out to policymakers on the critical need to strictly enforce our trade laws and address foreign government steel subsidies that are detrimental to the ability for free and fair trade to flourish,” AISI President and CEO Andrew G. Sharkey III said.

John Surma became Chairman and CEO of United States Steel Corp. in January. Effective with the separation from USX Corp., Surma became Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of United States Steel Corp. in 2002. He was named President and Chief Operating Officer in 2003. He was elected to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer in 2004.

Surma started his career with Price Waterhouse LLP in 1976, where he became partner in 1987. In 1997, Surma joined Marathon Oil Co. as Senior Vice President — Finance and Accounting. He was appointed President, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC in 1998, and Senior Vice President — Supply & Transportation for Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC (MAP) in 2000. He was named President of MAP in 2001.

Surma participated in the President’s Executive Exchange Program in Washington, D.C., in 1983, serving as Executive Staff Assistant to the Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. Surma graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1976 with a bachelor of science degree in accounting.

AISI serves as the voice of the North American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI also plays a lead role in the development and application of new steels and steelmaking technology. AISI is comprised of 33 member companies, including integrated and electric furnace steelmakers, and 118 associate and affiliate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry.