AZZ Inc. Appoints Jeff Vellines as President and Chief Operating Officer and Kurt Russell as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer

Executive Appointments - Jeff Vellines will serve as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Precoat Metals business segment effective March 1, 2025 [1] - Kurt Russell, former President and COO of Precoat Metals, will transition to Senior Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer to focus on growth initiatives [1] - Jeff Vellines joined Precoat Metals in 2011 and has held various leadership roles including Director of Strategic Planning, Vice President of Sales, and Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations [2] - Jeff Vellines was appointed President of AZZ Precoat Metals in Q1 2024 and has a B A in Communications and an M B A from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management [2] Leadership Commentary - CEO Tom Ferguson expressed excitement about Kurt Russell's new role, citing his extensive experience in the metal coatings industry and successful track record at AZZ Precoat Metals [3] - The promotions of Jeff Vellines and Kurt Russell demonstrate the company's leadership strength, commitment to talent development, and focus on executing strategic plans [3] Company Overview - AZZ Inc is the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America [1] - The company operates in the metal coatings market, serving construction and industrial markets [4] - Key raw materials used in AZZ's processes include zinc and natural gas [4]