Friday, March 09, 2012YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Tom Meola has been appointed president and CEO of Northern States Metals, a manufacturer of aluminum extrusions. Northern States also is the creator and manufacturer of the Solar FlexRack, a photovoltaic rack mounting product.
Northern States Metals was founded in 1974 by Paul Cusson, who will move from his present position as president and CEO to chairman of the board. In recent years, Cusson has transitioned the business from servicing traditional industrial markets to the emerging renewable energy market.
Meola is assuming his duties as president “with an eye on the future," he said. "My goal is to leverage what Paul and his team have developed and build a sustaining growth organization that will provide opportunities for our employees and the community."
Meola earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an MBA from Youngstown State University. His experience in finance and operations includes serving as president and chief operating officer for Premix Inc. and Quantum Composites, a developer and manufacturer of thermoset composite materials and custom molded parts. He has served on the board of directors of the American Composites Manufacturing Association and the advisory board of directors for Factory Mutual Insurance Co.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.