2018 Annual Report

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Gregg Mollins came to Reliance with a decade of experience in operations. After his success as a division manager, he went on to succeed Joe Crider as Reliance’s “fix-it” man. He applied his know-how to improve many of the Company’s early acquisitions, which positioned Reliance to successfully complete its 1994 IPO. Gregg has been involved in all 66 post-IPO acquisitions, the last seven of which he championed as President and CEO. Gregg has always believed

in “doing the right thing,” an ethos that has earned him a reputation for integrity and unparalleled operational instinct in the metals service center industry. Across the Family of Companies, Gregg is known for caring deeply about our people. Reliance’s record performance in 2018 under his leadership is proof. The Reliance Family thanks Gregg for his 32 years of service and wishes him and his family the very best in his retirement.

As the son of William Gimbel, who led Reliance for over 30 years, Thomas W. Gimbel essentially grew up alongside the Company. Tom’s service on the Reliance

Douglas M. Hayes was the lead banker in Reliance's 1994 IPO, and since joining our Board in 1997, has provided investment perspective and strategic guidance. We thank Doug for over two decades of dedication to Reliance, which has helped us weather difficult times, undergo exponential growth, and accomplish record achievements.

board for 20 years has been both strategic and

sentimental. We salute the Gimbel legacy and send Tom into retirement with deep appreciation and best wishes.

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