Stephen Larson biography
Stephen P. Larson serves as Independent Director of the Company. Mr. Larson completed a 35-year career with Caterpillar Inc. in 2014 after holding multiple positions in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing and logistics. Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. His senior leadership positions for Caterpillar included roles as Product Manager; Regional Manager for Canada and the Eastern United States; Vice President, Caterpillar Financial Services - Asia Pacific; Caterpillar Logistics President - Americas region; and from 2007 until his retirement, Vice President, Caterpillar Inc. and President and Chairman of Caterpillar Logistics Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. From November 2015 to August 2016, Mr. Larson served as Interim Chief Executive Officer and was already a member of the board of directors of Neovia Logistics Services, LLC (formerly Caterpillar Logistics Services), a global industrial contract logistics company. Mr. Larson previously served for six years as a Commissioner on the board of the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria, Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration, both from Western Illinois University. Mr. Larson’s experience in accounting, finance and other areas for a large international manufacturer has led the Board to conclude that he has the background and skills necessary to serve as a director of the Company.
What is the salary of Stephen Larson?
As the Independent Director of Ryerson, the total compensation of Stephen Larson at Ryerson is $146,000. There are 9 executives at Ryerson getting paid more, with Edward Lehner having the highest compensation of $2,377,780.