In a statement, Nucor said Sumoski, who currently serves as executive vice president of bar, rebar fabrication and construction services, will take on his new role on 1 January 2021.

"I have known Dave since I began my career with Nucor at Nucor Steel–Berkeley. He not only knows the Nucor culture, but I have watched him live it throughout his career. Dave is a leader known for his strategic thinking and passion for helping our teams generate exceptional results,” said Nucor chief executive Leon Topalian. 

Sumoski joined Nucor in 1995 as an electrical supervisor at Nucor Steel–Berkeley and was later named maintenance manager. He also served as vice president and general manager of Nucor Steel Marion Inc. and Nucor Steel Memphis Inc. before being named an executive vice president in 2014.

Also, MaryEmily Slate, Nucor’s executive vice president of sheet and tubular products, has been appointed to the newly created position of executive vice president of commercial. In her new role, she will focus on Nucor's enterprise commercial strategy.

"With over 36 years of steel industry experience, MaryEmily is well suited for this new and vital customer-facing role, and we believe she will help lead the Nucor team to new heights in serving the needs of our customers both now and in the future," said Topalian. 

K. Rex Query, president of Nucor's Vulcraft/Verco Group, will succeed Slate as executive vice president of sheet and tubular products. Query joined Nucor in 1990 as a financial analyst in the corporate office and subsequently served as controller at Vulcraft South Carolina, Nucor Steel–Berkeley and Nucor Steel–Hertford County. 

Additionally, Douglas J. Jellison, president of Nucor's steel piling subsidiary, Skyline Steel LLC, has been promoted to executive vice president and will be responsible for The David J. Joseph Co. and logistics. Jellison began his Nucor career in 1990 as materials manager at Nucor Bearing Products and has worked in various positions and businesses in his 30 years with the steelmaker, including several controller and business development roles.

Gregory J. Murphy, Nucor's general counsel and vice president of legal, environmental and public affairs, has been promoted to the newly created position of executive vice president of business services and general counsel.  Murphy began his Nucor career in 2015 as vice president and general counsel and assumed additional responsibilities for environmental and public affairs earlier this year. 

Topalian said the promotions will enhance Nucor's ability to serve its customers, team and shareholders. 

“I look forward to working alongside each of these talented executives as we position Nucor as the differentiated market leader," he said.