AKRON, Ohio – Myers Industries has announced that Todd Smith will step out of his role as vice president, general manager of the company’s distribution segment to assume the role of vice president, general manager of Akro-Mils, a core material handling business for the company.
In his new position, Smith will be focused on executing Akro-Mils and Jamco Products’ strategic initiatives to profitably grow their storage and safety products business by strengthening their competitive advantage through broader distribution channels for healthcare, automotive and industrial markets. Smith also will focus on driving manufacturing efficiencies and global sourcing initiatives.
Under Smith’s leadership, the distribution segment successfully streamlined its U.S. operations from more than 30 branch locations to four strategically located distribution centers, resulting in reduced shipping costs and improved customer order fulfillment. Smith is familiar with Myers’ material handling operations and has an extensive background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement project implementations. Smith joined Myers Industries in 2007 from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. where he held the position of operations manager.
Alex Williamson also has joined the company as vice president, general manager of the distribution segment, replacing Smith in that role.
In this position, Williamson will be focused on the strategic growth of the Myers’ distribution segment, which includes Myers Tire Supply, Myers Tire Supply International and Patch Rubber. The strategic growth platform for the distribution segment includes expanding market reach and global sourcing as well as offering innovative and niche products to the tire, wheel and under vehicle service industry.
Prior to joining Myers, Williamson was co-president of Seaman Corp. and held senior leadership positions at Noveon Inc. (now Lubrizol). He has more than 24 years of experience in business management and an extensive background in marketing, sales, chemistry and product engineering.
Williamson holds a bachelor of science and master of arts in chemistry from The College of William and Mary, as well as an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.
