FREDERICK, Md., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA) today announced the promotion of
Bradford B. Casper to vice president
and chief commercial officer.
In his new position, Mr. Casper will continue oversight of the
Company's strategic initiatives. He will also assume increased
responsibilities, including leadership of the Company's sales,
marketing and product development efforts as well as business unit
performance.
"Brad's outstanding results leading our strategic team for the
last four years and deep understanding of our markets make him the
ideal candidate for this role," said Bryan
Shinn, U.S. Silica president and chief executive officer.
"As CCO, Brad will provide clear leadership to continue to
aggressively grow our business organically and via mergers and
acquisitions while further strengthening our best in class
capabilities," he added.
Mr. Casper has served as the Company's vice president of
strategy since May, 2011. Prior to joining U.S. Silica, he held
various positions within Bain & Company, Inc., most recently as
a principal from July 2010 to
May 2011. Mr. Casper earned a
B.S. degree in accounting from the University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the Wharton
School at the University of
Pennsylvania.
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., a member of the Russell 2000, is a
leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas
industry, and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its
115-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in
mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it
to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 260 products to
customers across our end markets. The Company currently operates
nine industrial sand production plants and eight oil and gas sand
production plants. The Company is headquartered in Frederick, Maryland and also has offices
located in Chicago, Illinois,
Houston, Texas and Shanghai, China. The Company operates on
a platform of ethics, safety and sustainability. U.S. Silica is a
founding member of Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association (WISA) and
has been recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources (WDNR) as a partner in the WDNR Green Tier program. In
becoming a Green Tier participant, U.S. Silica demonstrates its
commitment to achieving superior environmental and economic
performance.
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.
Media Inquiries:
Alison Holder
Manager of Corporate Communications
301-682-0326
holder@ussilica.com
Michael Lawson
Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
(301) 682-0304
lawsonm@ussilica.com
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