Financial Services >> CEO Interviews >> July 2, 2001

William Atkins – Amerivest Properties Inc (amv)

JOHN A. MACZUZAK joined National Steel Corporation as Vice President and General Manager of its Granite City Division in May 1996. Later that year, he was appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. Formerly the General Manager of ProTec Coating Company, he has more than 31 years of broad based experience in the steel industry. He began his career with the U.S. Steel Group of USX Corporation in 1965 and held several senior level positions. Prior to his position at ProTec Coating, he held the positions of Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Purchasing, Business Systems and Planning for USS/Kobe Steel Company. He holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Maczuzak is a member of the American Iron & Steel Institute, the Illinois Manufacturer's Association and the Southwestern Illinois Industrial Association. Profile
TWST: Could we start with a history of the evolution of National Steel

Corporation?

Mr. Maczuzak: First of all, National is the fifth largest integrated

steel producer in North America, behind