Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. announced that Christopher M. Zimmer has been named to the new role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Zimmer is a 15-year Universal veteran currently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Company.

Prior to joining Universal, he held positions of increasing responsibility at Schmolz+Bickenbach USA, including such posts as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, National Sales Manager, General Manager Nickel Alloy Products, and Commercial Manager of Stainless Bar Products. In his new role, Mr. Zimmer will assume responsibility for the manufacturing, technology, and the quality organizations in addition to his current responsibilities for sales, marketing and supply chain management and development. He will continue to report directly to Dennis M. Oates, Universal's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.