KATY,
Texas, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA), a diversified industrial minerals
company and the leading last-mile logistics provider to the oil and
gas industry, today announced that it has appointed Jay Moreau as its Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer effective August 14,
2023. Mr. Moreau will succeed Mike
Winkler in his role as COO, as Mr. Winkler notified the
Company earlier this year of his planned retirement. To ensure an
orderly transition, Mr. Winkler will continue with the Company in a
strategic advisory role through September
2023, then shift to a consulting role.
Mr. Moreau served as Chief Executive Officer of the U.S.
Aggregates and Construction Materials operations of Holcim US, a
global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions,
from February 2019 to January
2023. Prior to his role at Holcim, Mr. Moreau served with
Martin Marietta Materials, a supplier of building materials, for 22
years, where he held positions of increasing responsibility, most
recently as Senior Vice President of Operations Services. Mr.
Moreau holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
"I am excited to welcome Jay to our executive leadership team,"
stated Bryan Shinn, the Company's
Chief Executive Officer. "His extensive experience in industrial
markets, reputation for operational excellence, and strategic
mindset will enable him to be an asset to the Company. We look
forward to the benefits of his efforts and leadership."
"On behalf of the U.S. Silica Board of Directors and the
Company, I want to thank Mike for his exceptional contributions to
our organization during his 12-year tenure," said Mr. Shinn. "He
has played an instrumental role in the growth and success of the
Company and I wish him all the best in his well-deserved
retirement."
"I am thrilled to join the U.S. Silica team," said Mr. Moreau.
"The Company is a leader in the various growing end markets in
which it operates and has a strong vision for long-term success. I
look forward to playing a key role in executing on the Company's
strategic initiatives and further creating value for all of its
stakeholders."
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a global performance materials
company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The Company is a
leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas
industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its
123-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 600 diversified
products to customers across our end markets.
U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and
SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the
production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite,
engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a
state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site
delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and
more efficient. The Company has 27 operating mines and processing
facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across
the United States and is
headquartered in Katy, Texas.
Investor Contact
Patricia
Gil
Vice President, Investor Relations & Sustainability
(281) 505-6011
gil@ussilica.com
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