Michael Hanson was appointed a director of Friedman Industries in March of 2025.
Prior to his retirement in 2022, Mr. Hanson served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for North Star BlueScope Steel. North Star BlueScope Steel is a leading producer of flat rolled steel, located in Delta, Ohio that supplies flat rolled steel to the automotive, construction, agriculture and other industry sectors. Prior to joining North Star BlueScope, Mr. Hanson held various sales positions with North Star Steel. Mr. Hanson currently serves as the chair of the board of directors of Adopt America Network, a non- profit based in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Hanson is also on the Adopt America Network Foundation board. Mr. Hanson holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of North Dakota and a master’s degree in business administration from Eastern Michigan University.