Russel Metals Inc. announced that John G. Reid will succeed Brian R. Hedges as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 2, 2018. Mr. Hedges will retire on the same date. Mr. Reid began his career with JMS Metals Services in 1991 and was promoted to President of JMS in 1994. Russel Metals acquired JMS in 2007 and since then Mr. Reid has grown in the organization, taking on additional responsibilities as Vice President, Service Center Operations in 2009, Chief Operating Officer in 2013 and President in 2016.