FREDERICK, Md., March 20,
2014 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:
SLCA) announced today that Daniel Avramovich has
been appointed to the company's Board of
Directors, increasing the board's size to 6
members. Mr. Avramovich will also serve as
a member of the audit committee.
Mr. Avramovich brings more than 35 years of senior
leadership and extensive experience from all facets of
transportation and logistics industry companies including, Deutsche
Post DHL/Exel, Union Pacific, Kansas City Southern
and Landstar Systems. Mr. Avramovich currently
serves as chairman and chief executive officer of Pacer
International with executive responsibility for all Pacer
International business units. Dan joined Pacer International as the
retail intermodal services president in June
2008, where he was responsible for all commercial and
operating activities of Pacer's retail door-to-door intermodal
service offering. He is a member of the business advisory
group for Northwestern University and
belongs to numerous industry related organizations. Mr. Avramovich
graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration
from Akron University and a Master of Science in accounting from
Kent State University.
Bryan Shinn, U.S. Silica
president and chief executive officer
said, "Dan brings extensive experience in the
transportation and logistics
industry including strong relationships with key
service providers, significant senior leadership in sales
and marketing, industry and technical experience, and a global
perspective. We are extremely pleased that Dan is joining our
board."
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., a member of the Russell 2000, is one
of the largest domestic producers of commercial silica, a
specialized mineral that is a critical input into the oil and gas
proppants end market. The company also processes ground and
unground silica sand for a variety of industrial and specialty
products end markets such as glass, fiberglass, foundry molds,
municipal filtration and recreational uses. During its 100-plus
year history, U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. has developed core
competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science
that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 250
products to customers across these end markets. U.S. Silica
Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Frederick, Md.
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. Contacts
Media Inquiries:
Alison Holder
Manager of Corporate Communications
301-682-0326
holder@ussilica.com
Investor Relations Inquiries:
Michael Lawson
Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
301-682-0304
lawsonm@ussilica.com
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