The Leadership of American Piping Products

CEO Matt Danis

Mr. Danis has served as our Chief Executive Officer since January 2021. Previously, he served as both Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer from September 2009 – April 2014, and remained Chief Financial Officer until January 2020. Mr. Danis oversees all operational and sales aspects of American Piping Products, including the sourcing and sale of steel products. He also focuses on sales, business development, accounting and finance for the company and brings 10 years of private equity and investment banking experience. Prior to joining American Piping Products, Mr. Danis was the CEO and CFO of WIT Postal Logistics, LLC. Mr. Danis acquired and strategically managed over ten middle-market businesses as a member of two private equity firms. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Richmond and a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Executive Vice President of Sales Shane Russell

Mr. Russell was promoted to Executive VP of Sales in January 2021. He joined the APP sales team in October 2004. Although his main focus was developing and maintaining new business, Mr. Russell also trained and mentored many of the current salesmen he now leads. He currently oversees our sales teams in St. Louis, Philadelphia, Houston and Chicago. He received a Bachelor of Arts from St. Louis University.

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Chief Financial Officer Mike Hart

Mr. Hart has served as Chief Financial Officer since January 2020. Previously, he served as our Managing Director of Finance from February 2019 – December 2019. Mr. Hart’s focus is on financial controls and analysis, human resources, culture and driving efficiencies throughout American Piping Products. He has eleven years of public company finance experience. Prior to joining American Piping Products, Mr. Hart was the Senior Vice President, Accounting and Treasurer of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (acquired by Eldorado Resorts), and prior to that worked for EY from 1999 to 2007 in assurance and advisory. He earned a Master of Accountancy from the University of Missouri—Columbia.

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Director of Operations Marty Stine

Mr. Stine has served as Director of Operations since October 2017. Previously, he served as General Manager of the steel yard in Houston from March 2010 – September 2017. Mr. Stine’s focus is on operational excellence, inventory management, transportation and driving innovation and efficiency throughout the Company. Prior to joining American Piping Products, Mr. Stine was owner and operator of an equestrian trailer custom living quarters design and manufacturing company.

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Executive Vice President of Strategy Mike Hubbell

Mr. Hubbell joined American Piping Products in March 2022 to serve as the Executive Vice President of Strategy. He is responsible for the pricing and sourcing strategy as well as business development to explore new product lines and expansion opportunities. Prior to joining APP, Mr. Hubbell served as Vice President of Sales for Premier Pipe, a Sumitomo-owned OCTG distributor. He held the same role with Centric Pipe, an OCTG and line pipe manufacturer based out of Dallas, TX. His career began with Maverick Tube in 2004 and transitioned to Tenaris when they acquired Maverick in 2006. Additionally, he spent time with Boomerang Tube during the commissioning of their Liberty, TX facility. Mr. Hubbell is a Missouri native and attended the University of Missouri – Kansas City where he studied Business Administration.

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Chairman Al Rheinnecker

Mr. Rheinnecker served as the Chief Executive Officer from July 2011 – December 2020 and now serves as Chairman for the company. Prior to working with American Piping Products, Mr. Rheinnecker founded Clayton Steel Supply Inc., which merged with American Piping Products in 2000. He received a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Business Administration from Webster University.

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