Ken Gieseke retires after 34-year career with McElroy Metal

May 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Ken leaves behind a legacy of innovation, integrity and care in marketing, sales and company culture.

McElroy Metal announces the retirement of Senior Vice President, Ken Gieseke, after 34 years of service. Ken joined the company in 1991 and has since played a critical role in its growth and success.

Throughout his career, Ken led efforts in marketing and sales while championing the company’s digital transformation and was instrumental in expanding into new markets. He also helped foster a strong internal culture following McElroy’s transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) structure.

Known for his collaborative leadership and commitment to people, Ken leaves a lasting legacy of innovation, integrity and care. As he steps into retirement, Ken looks forward to spending time with his family, traveling and embarking on new adventures.

McElroy Metal extends heartfelt thanks to Ken for his outstanding contributions.

About McElroy Metal

From humble beginnings in 1963, McElroy Metal has grown into a national company with 14 manufacturing facilities, 29 service centers and 44 metal mart locations across the United States. Today, we are proudly 100% employee-owned, and we remain deeply committed to the values that built our company. We believe that morals and ethics still matter in business and continue to operate by the Golden Rule — treating our customers the way we’d like to be treated by our suppliers. Some may call that old-fashioned. We think they’re right.

Learn more at www.mcelroymetal.com.