SDI said Jordan Breiner’s promotion to vice president is in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the Butler unit, which includes a 3.2-million-ton electric arc furnace, a flat-rolled mill and three on-site coating lines. He also oversees SDI’s Jeffersonville, Ind., flat-rolled coating line and the company's liquid ironmaking facility.

Breiner has led Butler since June 2014 and was named its general manager in 2017. He joined Steel Dynamics in 1997 as a metallurgist at Butler and has progressively grown in leadership responsibilities. 

In addition, SDI vice president Jeff Hansen has been given new responsibilities for the company’s approach and strategy concerning environmental sustainability, including climate-related matters. 

SDI said Hansen will work with the company’s senior leadership, environmental engineers, and other operating and commercial team members to help shape the company's strategy related to environmental resources, potential capital investments, and climate-related objectives.

Hansen has served as the vice president for human resources and safety since 2014. He joined SDI in 1997 as a member of the team responsible for the construction and operations of the company's liquid ironmaking facility.

Also, SDI said it has promoted William T. “Tommy” Scruggs to vice president. He is responsible for the commercial operations of the company's flat-rolled unit. The promotion is in recognition of his effectiveness and contributions to the company's long-term commercial strategy. 

He joined Steel Dynamics in 2003 as a key flat roll steel commercial resource. 

Also accepting new responsibilities is Richard Poinsatte, vice president and treasurer. In addition to those duties, he will now oversee SDI's strategic business development processes and its primary U.S. government relations. Poinsatte joined Steel Dynamics in 2000. 

“I am excited and pleased to recognize these four individuals for their outstanding leadership and positive impact within our company," said SDI chief executive Mark D. Millett. 

“Their passion and spirit of excellence reflect the foundational principles of Steel Dynamics. They embody our culture of safety, performance, innovation — and always putting our people first. They have each been key contributors to our success and strategic growth.”