MMFX Steel Corporation of America Hires New Regional Sales Manager for Southwest U.S.
06/05/2015 - MMFX® Steel Corporation announced Douglas C. Johns has joined the company as regional sales manager for the Southwestern U.S. region.
He will be responsible for driving sales and expanding the acceptance and use of MMFX products throughout his assigned region, which includes California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona, as well as other select states.
“Douglas’ industry knowledge and many years of sales and business development experience are a unique advantage to MMFX and its customers, his experience in launching new products with a demonstrated ability to grow into new regions, most recently relating to corrosion resistant steel reinforcement will serve us well ,” said Thomas J. Russo, CEO of MMFX Steel Corporation. “His background will be a great resource for public transportation agencies and private developers looking to reduce costs and extend life cycles of construction and development projects.”
Most recently, Douglas was West Coast business development manager for Gerdau Ameristeel North America in its long steel products division, where he was responsible for opening new markets and applications for the company’s corrosion-resistant products. Prior to joining Gerdau, he was president of Centurion Asset Protection Group, Inc., a financial services company that built relationships with small and midsized business owners. Douglas also worked as business development manager at Northrop Grumman Information Systems Division, a leading global provider of advanced software solutions for military, government and civilian markets.
Douglas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and management from the University of Redlands in Redlands, Calif.
MMFX® Steel Corporation (“MMFX Steel”) specializes in high-strength steel products with varying levels of corrosion resistance, so designers can utilize the high-strength efficiencies and best match the corrosion protection requirements of the structure. MMFX Steel ChrōmX® 9000 Series rebar combines high-strength (Grades 100 and 120) with high corrosion resistance. Its ChrōmX 4000 Series rebar provides the same mechanical properties with mid-level corrosion protection. ChrōmX 2100 (Grade 100) offers an additional lower cost alternative high-strength steel option. Sold under the specifications ASTM A1035, these high-strength, corrosion-resistant steels are used in bridges and highway systems, high-rise buildings, sea walls, ports, marinas and numerous commercial/industrial applications.
“Douglas’ industry knowledge and many years of sales and business development experience are a unique advantage to MMFX and its customers, his experience in launching new products with a demonstrated ability to grow into new regions, most recently relating to corrosion resistant steel reinforcement will serve us well ,” said Thomas J. Russo, CEO of MMFX Steel Corporation. “His background will be a great resource for public transportation agencies and private developers looking to reduce costs and extend life cycles of construction and development projects.”
Most recently, Douglas was West Coast business development manager for Gerdau Ameristeel North America in its long steel products division, where he was responsible for opening new markets and applications for the company’s corrosion-resistant products. Prior to joining Gerdau, he was president of Centurion Asset Protection Group, Inc., a financial services company that built relationships with small and midsized business owners. Douglas also worked as business development manager at Northrop Grumman Information Systems Division, a leading global provider of advanced software solutions for military, government and civilian markets.
Douglas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and management from the University of Redlands in Redlands, Calif.
MMFX® Steel Corporation (“MMFX Steel”) specializes in high-strength steel products with varying levels of corrosion resistance, so designers can utilize the high-strength efficiencies and best match the corrosion protection requirements of the structure. MMFX Steel ChrōmX® 9000 Series rebar combines high-strength (Grades 100 and 120) with high corrosion resistance. Its ChrōmX 4000 Series rebar provides the same mechanical properties with mid-level corrosion protection. ChrōmX 2100 (Grade 100) offers an additional lower cost alternative high-strength steel option. Sold under the specifications ASTM A1035, these high-strength, corrosion-resistant steels are used in bridges and highway systems, high-rise buildings, sea walls, ports, marinas and numerous commercial/industrial applications.
