Amsted Industries Hosts Leadership Training at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
On January 21-22, 2025, Amsted Industries hosted an enriching leadership training session at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. The event was led by Professor Lucia Annunzio, an Associate Adjunct Professor of Management at Booth, where she teaches the school’s most popular program, High Performance Leadership. Professor Annunzio guided participants through key leadership […]
Amsted Industries Hosts Inaugural Cornhole Tournament at Navy Pier
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Amsted Industries brought together teams from across the country for the inaugural Amsted Industries Cornhole Tournament, held at Navy Pier in Chicago. All four of our business units, plus the corporate team at Amsted Industries, competed in regional tournaments, with two teams from each unit advancing to the final showdown […]
Amsted Industries Kicks Off 2024-2025 Mike Swiderski Mentoring Program
Amsted Industries launched the 2024-2025 Mike Swiderski Mentoring Program with a dynamic two-day event in St. Charles, Illinois, on October 14-15, 2024. Mentors and mentees from facilities across the country came together to build meaningful connections, share experiences and develop essential leadership skills. This 18-month program is designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential leaders […]
Additive Manufacturing at Amsted Industries
At Amsted, we take pride in being at the forefront of design and manufacturing technology. Our ongoing investment in a dedicated additive manufacturing lab is one example of the innovations we employ to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.
Wayne Luce joins Leadership Team as head of HR
We’re proud to announce the appointment of veteran Amsted HR executive Wayne Luce to the position of VP-People. Wayne will join our Leadership Team and head up all Human Resources initiatives throughout the organization, worldwide. Wayne brings a wealth of experience to his new role. “Having worked at various roles and divisions across a 20-year […]
Human Resources VP Shirley Whitesell retiring from company
It is with deep appreciation for 50 years of meritorious service that we announce the retirement of senior HR executive Shirley Whitesell from Amsted Industries. In her five decades at the company, Shirley—in her capacity as VP-People—has had a profound impact on nurturing individual employee careers as well as enhancing the growth of the company […]
Steve Smith appointed President and Chief Executive Officer
I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Steve Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Steve came to Amsted in 2005 as President of Amsted Rail, before moving to Bob Reum’s senior executive team as Vice President-General Counsel. Steve has […]
Passing of Bob Reum
It is with great sadness that I must report that Bob Reum passed away this weekend. Under Bob’s leadership over the last 16 years, Amsted has progressed to being a truly exceptional company. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Sherry and their children Courtney, Carter and Halle during this difficult time. The Board […]