Lt. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, U.S. Army (Ret.) Elected to the Board of Directors

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Ryerson Holding (NYSE: RYI), a leading industrial metals processor and distributor, has announced the election of Lt. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford (U.S. Army Ret.) to its Board of Directors. Crawford brings 34 years of military service experience, having served as the U.S. Army's Chief Information Officer and principal enterprise IT and cybersecurity policy advisor.

Following his military career, Crawford held key positions at Jacobs Solutions Inc., including Chief of Innovation and Senior Vice President for Strategic Development in their $5 billion government-focused Critical Mission Solutions division. He currently serves on multiple boards, including Foundation Risk Partners, Comtech Telecommunications Corp, and the George C. Marshall International Center.

Crawford holds degrees from South Carolina State University, Central Michigan University, and the National Defense University, specializing in electrical engineering, administration, and national resource strategy.

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• Addition of high-level cybersecurity and IT expertise to the board
• Strategic leadership experience from managing $5B government division
• Diverse board experience across multiple technology and security companies

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CHICAGO, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryerson Holding Corporation (NYSE: RYI) ("Ryerson"), a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals, announced today the election of Lt. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, U.S. Army (Ret.), to the Ryerson Board of Directors ("Board").

Steve Larson, Chair of the Board and the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee, said, "We are thrilled to welcome Bruce Crawford to the Ryerson Board. At Ryerson, we are committed to regularly evaluating our Board's composition to ensure we have the right mix of backgrounds, skills, and experiences. We are confident Bruce will provide valuable perspectives as Ryerson advances on its next stage operational and financial performance targets."

Eddie Lehner, President, CEO and Director of Ryerson, noted, "It is my pleasure to welcome Bruce to the Board. Bruce brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience in the areas of information technology, cybersecurity, and operations that, combined with his strategic expertise, will be invaluable as we continue optimizing our investments toward further improving Ryerson's next-stage operating model and customer experience."

Prior to joining Ryerson, General Crawford retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Lieutenant General after serving for 34 years, culminating as the U.S. Army's Chief Information Officer and principal enterprise IT and cybersecurity policy advisor to the Secretary of the Army and the Army Chief of Staff. Before that, General Crawford served in various operational, strategic, and tactical positions in the U.S., Europe, the Pacific, and Southwest Asia. Following his transition from the Army, General Crawford served as the Chief of Innovation, Chair of the Digital Advisory Group, Director of the Global Digital Center of Excellence, and Senior Vice President for Strategic Development, Growth and Sales in the $5 billion government-focused Critical Mission Solutions division at Jacobs Solutions Inc., a provider of engineering, technical, professional, and construction services. General Crawford earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from South Carolina State University. He also holds a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University, and an Honorary Doctor of Public Service from South Carolina State University. General Crawford serves on the Board of Directors of Foundation Risk Partners, Comtech Telecommunications Corp, the George C. Marshall International Center, and the Executive Committee of AFCEA International. He previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of Avalara, Inc.

About Ryerson

Ryerson is a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals, with operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. Founded in 1842, Ryerson has around 4,300 employees in over 110 locations. Visit Ryerson at www.ryerson.com.

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FAQ

What expertise does Lt. Gen. Bruce Crawford bring to Ryerson's (RYI) board?

Crawford brings expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, and operations from his 34-year military career as Army CIO, plus experience from leading a $5 billion division at Jacobs Solutions.

How will Lt. Gen. Crawford's appointment impact RYI's strategic direction?

Crawford's IT and cybersecurity expertise will help optimize Ryerson's operating model and customer experience, supporting the company's next-stage operational and financial performance targets.

What other board positions does Lt. Gen. Crawford currently hold?

He serves on the boards of Foundation Risk Partners, Comtech Telecommunications Corp, George C. Marshall International Center, and AFCEA International's Executive Committee.

What is Lt. Gen. Crawford's educational background?

He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from South Carolina State University, MS in Administration from Central Michigan University, MS in National Resource Strategy from National Defense University, and an Honorary Doctorate from SC State.