WINCHESTER, Va., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extreme Steel Inc. (ESI), a leader in the architectural and structural steel industry, is pleased to announce that George Skaros has been named chief executive officer after serving as Interim CEO and chief financial officer. The company also welcomes Christopher Balsley as chief financial officer and Max Libaak as vice president of human resources. These executive appointments strengthen ESI's leadership team as the company continues to grow its vertically integrated steel construction capabilities.
“Extreme Steel is built on accountability, execution and the strength of our people,” says Jeff Shiring, owner of ESI. “George has brought steady leadership, financial discipline and a clear operating focus to the company. His appointment as CEO reflects our confidence in his ability to lead Extreme Steel through its next stage of growth.”
Skaros enhances the corporate positioning of ESI, bringing deep experience in private equity, strategic planning, M&A, turnarounds and operational transformation. As CEO, he will lead company strategy, support enterprise-wide coordination and continue advancing ESI’s commitment to disciplined growth, profitability and project execution.
As CFO, Balsley enriches fiscal management with more than 20 years of financial leadership experience across construction, manufacturing, technology, consulting and government contracting. A certified public accountant, he will oversee financial planning, reporting, operational controls and long-term performance.
Deepening talent management at ESI, Libaak brings senior HR experience across multi-location, multi-industry organizations. He will lead people strategy, workforce planning, compliance, culture and employee engagement as Extreme Steel continues investing in the teams behind its fabrication, project management and field operations.
"I am honored to step into the role of CEO and excited to scale our growth trajectory as an industry leader " says Skaros. "Our success has always been driven by the strength of our people, our commitment to execution and our focus on delivering value to our customers. Christopher and Max are outstanding additions to our leadership team and I look forward to working alongside them as we continue investing in our capabilities, supporting our employees and building for the future."
About Extreme Steel Inc.
Headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, ESI revolutionizes structural steel solutions with smart technologies and unmatched expertise. ESI is committed to setting and exceeding the standards of excellence in the architectural and structural steel industry – with the right tools, the right ideas and the right people. ESI puts safety first, which accounts for a supportive, creative and professional work environment and a job done right. Visit https://extremesteelinc.com/
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